We are looking for a highly experienced Health & Safety Manager to lead and continuously improve the safety, health and environmental agenda across a complex food manufacturing operation. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring an individual who can build credibility quickly, influence operational teams at all levels, and foster a proactive safety culture within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of managing HSE within a food production setting, ensuring legal compliance, driving behavioural safety programmes, leading audits and investigations, and delivering measurable improvements in safety performance. Experience working within large, complex manufacturing sites, ideally with high levels of automation and significant operational risk, is essential.
Key Responsibilities:
- Proven H&S leadership experience within food manufacturing.
- NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent higher-level H&S qualification).
- Strong working knowledge of UK HSE legislation, risk management, accident investigation and compliance.
- Experience leading internal and external audits and managing regulatory relationships.
- Demonstrated success driving behavioural safety and cultural change programmes.
- Ability to influence senior stakeholders and operational teams across a large, complex site.
- Experience managing environmental compliance and sustainability initiatives.
- Food manufacturing experience is essential; bakery, FMCG or high-volume production environments would be highly advantageous.
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:
- Proven Health & Safety leadership experience within a food manufacturing environment.
- NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent) with a strong working knowledge of UK health, safety and environmental legislation.
- Demonstrated experience leading site-wide safety culture improvements and behavioural safety programmes.
- Strong background in risk assessment, incident investigation, compliance management, and audit leadership.
- Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence senior leaders, operational teams, and external regulators.
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