Health, Safety and Compliance Officer

Health, Safety and Compliance Officer

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours of work: 38 hours per week

Location: James Hall & Co. Bowland View, Preston, PR2 5QT

Salary: Competitive

Based at our contemporary head office and distribution centre on the outskirts of Preston, James Hall & Co. Ltd. have been established for over 150 years proudly serving communities across the north of England as supplier and distributor to over 450 SPAR stores.

We are proud to be one of the biggest employers in Lancashire with over 4000 colleagues who represent our core values of passion, enterprise and family every single day.

About the Role

Reporting to the Company Health and Safety Manager, the Health, Safety and Compliance Officer plays a crucial role in supporting the delivery of legal compliance and developing best practices across all operations within the James Hall Group. This includes Retail Stores, Food Manufacturing, Facilities, Properties, Head Office functions, Logistics, Transport, and Maintenance.

Here\’s What You Can Expect to be Doing

• Support the Company Health & Safety Manager to ensure compliance with all relevant health and safety regulations and legislation.
• Provide expert advice on legal and compliance matters, and keep the business updated on legislative or regulatory changes.
• Develop, maintain, and review health and safety policies, procedures, and risk assessments to ensure effectiveness and legal alignment.
• Collaborate with teams across all business functions to improve and embed quality risk management processes.
• Conduct inspections, audits, and safety assessments across all sites, ensuring standards are consistently met.
• Monitor health and safety performance, identify trends and improvement areas, and support the implementation of corrective actions.
• Lead the development and review of health and safety training programs to ensure up-to-date and effective learning materials.
• Work in partnership with Representatives of Employee Safety (RoES) to promote a culture of safety throughout the company.
• Chair regular health and safety meetings with management teams to drive continuous improvement.
• Investigate incidents, accidents, and near-misses, and produce comprehensive reports with recommended corrective actions.
• Where appropriate, report incidents to relevant external authorities.

A Few Things About You

• Health and Safety professional, ideally with experience in logistics, food manufacturing, or multi-site operations.
• Strong understanding and practical application of health and safety legislation across various industries.
• Proven ability to enhance and manage safety standards under pressure while supporting operational objectives.
• Team-oriented mindset with the ability to work collaboratively across departments and levels.
• Enthusiastic about driving a positive safety culture and improving compliance frameworks.

Skills / Education / Certificates:

• NEBOSH Diploma qualification (or equivalent) – essential.
• Excellent understanding of health and safety regulations and legislative requirements.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage and influence all levels of the business.
• Analytical thinker with strong problem-solving and report-writing capabilities.
• Composed and confident decision-maker, even under pressure.
• Professional, proactive, and adaptable approach to work and shifting priorities.
• Passionate about delivering a safe and healthy working environment for all employees.

Why us?

James Hall & Co. Ltd. have one simple vison: to still be in business in another 50 years!

To make this vision possible we need the best talent to join us on our journey. We are a family company and believe that if we look after our people, they will look after us.

Here are some of the benefits that you can take advantage of as an employee of James Hall & Co. Ltd.

Loyalty award –From day one you will receive £0.25p per hour for every hour you work. You will then receive this as a lump sum on the pay period after your 12-month anniversary.

Company Doctor – We care about the health and wellbeing of our people. That is why you will have access to our company doctor with the ability to book appointments directly.

Free On-site Parking – You don\’t have to worry about paying for parking or getting from your car to the office as our site boasts a secure car park with over 1000 spaces.

Holidays – Everyone needs a break so as an employee of James Hall & Co. Ltd. you will receive our enhanced holiday package of 22 days holidays per year plus bank holidays (unless otherwise stated). Holiday entitlement increases with continuous service every two years

Learning & Development – We want all of our colleagues to reach their full potential. That is why you will benefit from our in-house learning and development team who will provide you access to fully funded accredited training and industry recognised qualifications.

Grocery Aid – We understand the importance of mental health. We work with the national charity Grocery Aid to provide all colleagues a 24/7 helpline service that is free, independent and confidential. Grocery Aid also offer a wide range of other fantastic services to support you when you need it.

We also offer staff discount, cycle to work scheme and our famous Christmas Hamper!

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