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Health and Safety Manager

Job description

I'm currently partnering with a successful, fast growing fresh produce business to recruit a Health & Safety Manager to lead safety strategy across their multi site operation.

This is a senior, business critical role reporting directly to the Executive Team. It is a fantastic opportunity to shape, influence and elevate Health & Safety standards across a complex, fast paced agricultural and food production environment.

The Role

You will work cross functionally with Production, Harvest, Technical and Logistics teams to ensure Health & Safety is fully aligned with operational and food safety standards, including BRCGS requirements.

With direct access to senior leadership, you will influence strategic decisions, advise on statutory responsibilities and play a key role in protecting both people and business continuity.

The Responsibilites

  • Lead Health & Safety strategy and compliance across multiple sites

  • Manage risk assessments and Safe Systems of Work

  • Oversee incident investigation and corrective actions

  • Conduct audits and drive continuous improvement

  • Support training and workforce safety initiatives

  • Advise senior leadership on statutory obligations

What I am looking for

  • NEBOSH General Certificate

  • Health & Safety experience in food production, agriculture or manufacturing

  • Knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation

  • Experience in high risk operational environments

Why Join?

  • Direct influence at senior level

  • Strategic responsibility across multi site operations

  • Opportunity to shape safety culture

  • Professional development support


If this role sounds like the next best position for you then please feel free to apply. You can also send me your CV directly to jamie@morepeople.co.uk. You can also call me on 01780 480530 for more information.