Job Description
Health and Safety Manager
Location: Multisite across Mid Kent (including Sittingbourne)
Salary: £60,000 - £65,000 per annum
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
* Competitive salary package (£60-65k)
* Career development and progression opportunities
* Supportive and collaborative working culture
* Free onsite parking
* Pension scheme
* Professional development investment
Are you passionate about creating a safe, compliant, and positive working environment?
We are recruiting on behalf of our client, a leading service provider to the fresh produce sector, for an experienced Health and Safety Manager to oversee safety across three busy operational sites in Mid Kent, including Sittingbourne.
Why join our client?
Our client is a fast-growing, ambitious organisation that champions a people-first approach. They continually invest in their sites, technology, and teams to remain at the forefront of their industry. You’ll be stepping into a business that values innovation, high standards, and employee development.
Your Role:
* Lead and manage the company-wide Safety Management System (SMS)
* Maintain and develop health and safety policies, ensuring full compliance with legislation
* Advise operational and senior teams on health and safety strategy and implementation
* Investigate incidents and accidents, ensuring RIDDOR compliance and promoting lessons learned
* Oversee and audit contractor and supplier safety standards
* Manage and develop a small team, conducting regular performance reviews
* Monitor KPIs and drive continuous improvement in safety performance
* Foster a proactive "Safety First and Always" culture across all sites
About You:
* NEBOSH qualification (or equivalent) is essential
* Proven experience as a Health and Safety Manager within a fast-paced environment, ideally within food, FMCG, or produce sectors
* Strong leadership and people management skills
* Confident IT user (Word, Excel, Outlook)
* Knowledge of PUWER assessments and compliance
* Excellent communicator with a solutions-focused mindset
This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact across a dynamic, multi-site operation, while building your career within a supportive, forward-thinking business.
Morgan Jones is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, age, disability, religion, ethnicity, genetics, or veteran status.
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