At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead health and safety initiatives in a fast-paced food processing environment.
- Company: Join one of the UK's fastest-growing manufacturers with a strong focus on safety.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and a supportive team culture.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for career advancement and impactful work.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in ensuring safety and compliance in food production.
- Qualifications: NEBOSH qualification and experience in food/drink manufacturing required.
The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 £ per year.
Overview
Would you like to work with one of the fastest growing and most successful manufacturers in the UK? We are seeking an experienced and driven Health, Safety & Environment Manager to oversee Health and Safety at a large food processing facility in Gravesend, ensuring that the business is fully compliant with all Health and Safety standards. This role is key to ensuring the efficient, safe, and cost-effective production of high-quality ingredient products, and the cultural unity of the people on site from a Health and Safety perspective.
The Role
- Manage internal teams and external providers to ensure the PrepWorld site and associated systems, processes and practices are maintained at all times to a high standard.
- Lead from the front in developing a health and safety culture that all colleagues are positively engaged.
- Maintain RA & PUWER assessment delivery and reviews with the relevant departmental stakeholders and highlight all gaps in a timely manner to achieve compliance.
- Ensure that the physical security of the site and workers on site is always maintained.
- Organise, or provide suitable training and instruction to all levels of the business with regard to H&S essentials.
- Challenge existing practices and procedures in a positive and constructive manner to be clear on understanding and to ensure the appropriate changes are made.
The Candidate
- Excellent interpersonal skills - ability to build professional working relationships both within the organisation and with external agencies/suppliers/contractors.
- Strong knowledge of Environmental and Health and Safety regulatory and legal framework and ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
- National Examining Body of Safety Health (NEBOSH) recognised qualification (or equivalent).
- ISO 45001 experience & lead auditor qualification (BRC or ISO).
- Working knowledge of BRC, ISO45001, SMETA/SEDEX and COP.
- Food/Drink Manufacturing experience essential.
Next Steps
To apply for this Health, Safety & Environment Manager role, click apply or contact Ambrose Joharchi on 07907 726918 or Ambrose.Joharchi@gregory-walker.co.uk quoting reference GG/7304.
Locations
Health, Safety and Environment Manager in Gravesend, Kent employer: Gregory Walker
Join one of the UK's fastest-growing manufacturers as a Health, Safety and Environment Manager in Gravesend, where you will play a pivotal role in fostering a robust health and safety culture. Our company prioritises employee engagement and development, offering comprehensive training and growth opportunities within a supportive work environment. With a commitment to compliance and excellence, we ensure that our team is equipped to maintain high standards while contributing to the production of quality food products.
