Health & Safety Manager in Milton Keynes

Reporting directly to the Site Manager, you'll be the site lead for all health, safety and environmental matters, providing expert guidance and strategic direction to ensure legal compliance, continuous improvement and a strong safety culture across the business. You'll work closely with operational, technical and leadership teams, influencing decisions, driving improvement initiatives and ensuring health, safety and environmental priorities remain at the heart of everything we do.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage health and safety activity across the site.
• Implement Group health and safety policies, standards and improvement plans.
• Advise site and senior leaders on health, safety and fire risk matters.
• Monitor performance through audits, inspections and KPIs, and follow up on actions.
• Lead accident and incident investigations and make sure learning is shared.
• Ensure risk assessments and safe systems of work are in place and reviewed.
• Support and coach managers, supervisors and safety representatives.
• Plan and support emergency arrangements, drills and reviews.
• Act as the main contact for internal and external health and safety audits.

About You

We believe success comes from collaboration and diverse perspectives. At Samworth Brothers, we value team players who are driven to achieve great results together. You’ll bring the following skills and experience:

• NEBOSH Diploma and ideally Chartered Membership of IOSH (CMIOSH), or be working towards these qualifications.
• Experience in a health and safety role within manufacturing, engineering or logistics.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation, risk assessment and safety management systems.
• Confidence working with senior leaders and site teams.
• Ability to explain health and safety requirements in a clear and practical way.
• Calm, confident approach when dealing with incidents or challenging situations.
• Strong organisation skills and attention to detail.

What We Offer

We’re building a workplace where different ways of thinking are not just welcomed but supported, with clear communication, flexible processes, and a commitment to continuous improvement so everyone can thrive.

• Company pension scheme
• Access to health and well-being support, such as healthcare, optical and dental discounts
• Employee discount scheme
• Experience annual pay reviews
• Profit related pay
• Opportunity for extended leave
• Free on-site parking
• Unlock your potential through training and growth opportunities

About Us

Real Wrap is one of the UK’s fastest-growing food-to-go manufacturers, supplying fresh, ready-to-eat food nationwide across the education, healthcare, travel, and business sectors. The range includes sandwiches, wraps, paninis, and other innovative food-to-go products. Proudly the UK’s first Carbon Negative Food-to-Go manufacturer, operating with 100% green energy and fully plastic-free packaging. With a strong focus on innovation, sustainability and great-tasting food. At Samworth Brothers, you’re more than just an employee, you are part of our strong family culture. Our collaborative approach and strong team spirit help us support one another and achieve great things together. As part of a well-established group, we offer stability, opportunity, and a place where you can truly thrive.

Ready to make a difference? Join us and be part of something special! We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunities employer making diversity and inclusion a core part of everything we do. We also actively welcome applications from neurodivergent individuals and are committed to a recruitment process that’s fair, respectful, and free from bias. If you need any adaptations to the application or interview process, please do let us know. Samworth Brothers do not engage with unlicensed gangmasters or third parties. Samworth Brothers will NEVER ask you for money in order to provide you with employment. If you are in any doubt, please contact an official Samworth Brothers representative.