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