Overview
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About Hughes Group: Founded in 1965, Hughes Group is a proud family-run business and a market leader in the UKs fresh mushroom and plant-based retail sector. With a rich heritage and a forward-thinking mindset, weve grown rapidly through continuous investment in people, technology, and product innovation. Our commitment to quality and sustainability has positioned us at the forefront of a dynamic and evolving industry.
Location: Located at Dungannon site(s) – May be required to work at other locations/departments within Hughes Group.
Overall Purpose Of The Role
Support the Company in implementing Health & Safety Policies & Procedures and meeting all legal obligations whilst ensuring the Health, Safety and well-being of our workforce.
Job Tasks And Duties
* Adhere and work towards the company core values.
* Adhere to all company policies and procedures outlined in employee handbook.
* Provide advice and guidance to managers, supervisors and employees
* Policy setting and implementation
* Ensure compliance with all relevant Health & Safety Legislation
* Conduct H&S inspections and investigations
* Reporting
* Conduct Risk Assessments and follow up action planning
* Auditing internal and assistance during external
* Adhere to all health and safety practices
* Delivery on in-house training, booking external training
* Any other duties and reasonable tasks within your capability as set out by management.
Duties are not limited to those listed above.
Desirable / Qualities
* Driving license and/or access to transport or ability to fulfill any driving requirements of the role
* Good oral and written communication skills (Sufficient level of written and spoken English to maintain levels of safety)
* Ability to work with minimum supervision and coherently with other team members
* Flexibility with working times to ensure consistency of policy implementation and servicing of audits/investigations etc.
Experience / Qualification
* Degree in relevant discipline preferred
* NEBOSH general certificate essential
* Relevant Training Qualification
* 3-5 years previous experience in a similar role (or able to demonstrate adequate knowledge and ability to fulfil the role)
* Experience in the food industry will be advantageous
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Management and Manufacturing
Industries
* Food and Beverage Manufacturing
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