Health and Safety Manager

Location

Beeston, Nottinghamshire | United Kingdom

Job description

Bringing excitement and inspiration to the menu, Freshcut Foods are the UK’s leading natural plant-forward ingredient manufacturer. Through innovation and outstanding service to our customers, our simple mission is to Make Veg the Hero.

We are looking for an experienced Health and Safety Manager to join our team in Nottingham. The ideal candidate needs to take the safety of our employees as their main priority.

· Support the business as the lead in Health and Safety on site.

· Champion Health and Safety throughout the Business

· Undertake health and safety risk assessments on general business activities, the use of machinery and hazardous substance.

· Create and review safe systems of work and procedures for health and safety

· Coordinate accident and near miss investigation processes

· Review, update and maintain the sites Health and Safety policy in line with legislation

· Coordinate the supply and issuing of PPE

· Create and lead worker Health and Safety forums

· Carry out site Health and Safety audits and act on the outcome of these audits

· Carry out reviews and give Health and Safety guidance on any project undertaken by the business

· Work towards an ISO Health and Safety accreditation

· Maintain appropriate records and documentation

· Deliver health and safety training and briefings to staff

· Co-ordinate the occupational health programme

· NEBOSH diploma in health and safety or equivalent

· Cert. IOSH or above desirable, with commitment to regular CPD

· Proven track record and hands on experience in a Health and Safety role

· Previous experience in food manufacturing, FMCG or similar industries is desirable.

· Knowledge of Food Safety and Hygiene procedures

· Organised and motivated to move the department forward

· Excellent communication skills and the ability to work within all levels of the organisation

· Good working knowledge of current health and safety legislation and the requirements this imposes on a business.

5 years + experience working as a Health and Safety Manager

The role is on site Monday - Friday and is a permanent role, we are offering a competitive salary and benefits.

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