Health & Safety Manager – Food Production West Kent | c. £50,000 with an OTE of £54,000 Are you a NEBOSH-qualified Health & Safety professional with a proven background in Food or Pharmaceutical Manufacturing? If you’re ready to lead from the front and shape a true Safety-First culture, this could be your next step. What You’ll Do Lead Health & Safety Strategy: Assess, improve, and implement H&S systems across high-risk manufacturing environments. Manage Risk & Compliance: Conduct audits, oversee risk assessments, and ensure adherence to legislation and best practice. Drive Continuous Improvement: Collaborate across teams to embed safety excellence and deliver practical, positive change. Investigate & Prevent: Lead accident and near-miss investigations, ensuring corrective measures are embedded effectively. Emergency Preparedness: Develop and test emergency response plans, ensuring site readiness. Training & Culture: Build internal engagement through training and proactive communication to strengthen safety ownership. You will have: Proven experience in Health & Safety within Food or Pharmaceutical Manufacturing NEBOSH/IOSH certification (Level 3 minimum) Excellent organisational and communication skills A strong record of improving H&S processes and driving behavioural change Confident IT skills and attention to detail Full UK driving licence Why Join? Competitive salary circa £50,000 with a bonus taking this up to c.£55k Award-winning business with a supportive, people-first culture Excellent opportunities for progression and professional development State-of-the-art facilities and modern equipment Friendly, collaborative team environment Interviews are taking place immediately – this company is ready to move quickly for the right Health & Safety Leader. Interested? Apply online today. Pearson Whiffin Recruitment Contacts: Emily or Sammy – Manufacturing, Engineering and Technical Division