At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead health and safety initiatives in a dynamic food processing environment.
- Company: Join one of the UK's fastest-growing manufacturers with a strong team culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Exciting opportunity for career growth in a thriving industry.
- 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 44595 - 54505 £ per year.
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 successful Health, Safety & Environment Manager will:
- 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 successful Health, Safety & Environment Manager will have:
- 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.
Health, Safety and Environment Manager in Gravesend employer: Gregory Walker
Gregory Walker is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment in the heart of the East Midlands. With a strong focus on employee growth and development, the company fosters a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement, ensuring that team members are equipped with the skills and knowledge to excel in their roles. Additionally, the commitment to food safety and quality not only enhances job satisfaction but also contributes to meaningful work that impacts the community positively.
