Health and Safety Manager | £45,000 + £5,750 Car Allowance + Benefits | Watton, Norfolk
Are you a Health and Safety professional looking to take the next step in your career within a growing agricultural and food production business? Do you enjoy working closely with operational teams, improving safety standards and making a real difference across multiple sites?
We are recruiting for a leading food and agricultural organisation seeking a Health and Safety Manager to oversee approximately 40 farming operations across Norfolk. This is a varied, hands-on role, working closely with farm managers and senior leadership to drive compliance, strengthen safety culture and deliver continuous improvement.
The successful Health and Safety Manager will:
- Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of health and safety policies, procedures and management systems across multiple farming operations.
- Partner with farm managers and operational teams to promote a positive safety culture through coaching, engagement and practical guidance.
- Conduct site audits, risk assessments and inspections, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and company standards.
- Lead accident investigations, identify root causes and implement effective corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
- Manage and develop a Health and Safety Coordinator, supporting the delivery of wider group H&S initiatives.
The ideal candidate will have:
- Experience in a Health and Safety Advisor or Manager role within agriculture, food production, manufacturing or a similarly operational environment.
- A NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent qualification as a minimum.
- Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation, with experience in risk assessments, audits and accident investigations.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage operational teams and senior stakeholders.
- A practical, hands-on approach, with the flexibility to travel regularly between farming locations.
Join a forward-thinking organisation committed to safety, sustainability, and diversity. Grow your career in a supportive, inclusive culture where you can truly make a difference.
Irwin and Colton is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion please let us know if we can do anything to make the process more accessible to you.
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Health and Safety Manager in Watton employer: Irwin and Colton
Irwin and Colton is an exceptional employer that prioritises safety, sustainability, and diversity within its dynamic work culture. As a leader in health and safety recruitment, the company offers robust employee growth opportunities and a supportive environment where your expertise can significantly impact organisational safety performance across the UK. Join us to be part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to fostering a proactive safety culture and driving strategic initiatives at an executive level.
