Health & Safety Officer
Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 depending on experience
Job Description:
A well-established, third-generation family business are looking for a proactive Health & Safety Officer to take full ownership of the site H&S function. This is a standalone role reporting into the Operations Director, offering the opportunity to genuinely shape safety culture across a rapidly expanding production site.
Full-time, permanent role.
Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm
What you’ll be doing
You’ll take full ownership of the site Health & Safety function, driving standards and embedding a positive safety culture across all departments.
Leading the site-wide Health & Safety function as a standalone specialist
Partnering with Operations, Engineering and HR to embed safe systems of work
Conducting risk assessments and maintaining COSHH, RAMS and safety documentation
Managing statutory inspections including forklifts, lifting equipment, fire safety systems and racking
Leading incident investigations, root cause analysis and corrective action plans
Delivering inductions, toolbox talks and ongoing H&S training for employees, contractors and visitors
Supporting internal and external audits across compliance and safety standards
Chairing monthly Health & Safety committee meetings and tracking KPIs
Maintaining accurate records including audits, inspections and compliance logsWhat we’re looking for
NEBOSH General Certificate is essential
Minimum 3 years’ experience in a Health & Safety role within food manufacturing
Strong understanding of risk assessment, compliance and incident investigation
Confident delivering training and influencing at all levels
Practical, hands-on approach with strong attention to detail
Collaborative mindset with the ability to work across a busy production environment
UK-based Health & Safety and audit experience requiredThis is an excellent opportunity to join a growing food manufacturing business supplying major retailers including Tesco, Co-op and Aldi, with ongoing investment across production and operations.
Please contact Kate at (url removed)