Health and Safety ManagerCambridgeshire (Sites 20 miles outside of Peterborough)
We are seeking an experienced Health & Safety Manager to lead and develop health, safety and compliance standards across a logistics operation with an emphasis on ambient food storage, warehousing and transport.
This is a hands–on, strategic role suited to an established health and safety professional with a strong background in food logistics, warehouse operations and transport safety. The successful candidate will take ownership of health and safety performance across our main sites (within a 15–mile radius), ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, industry standards and customer requirements.
Working closely with operational management and site teams, you will promote a proactive safety culture, drive continuous improvement and ensure that robust systems and procedures are consistently implemented throughout the business.
Key Responsibilities
Health & Safety Management
Develop, implement and maintain effective health and safety policies, procedures and management systems across multiple operational sites.
Ensure compliance with all relevant health and safety legislation, regulations and industry best practice.
Lead risk assessments, method statement reviews, workplace inspections and health and safety audits.
Investigate accidents, incidents and near misses, identifying root causes and implementing corrective and preventative actions.
Monitor health and safety performance, producing reports, identifying trends and recommending improvements.
Maintain accurate compliance documentation, training records and statutory registers.
Warehousing & Transport Safety
Oversee health and safety standards across warehouse, storage, loading, unloading, yard and transport operations.
Ensure effective management of risks associated with vehicle movements, pedestrian segregation, forklift trucks, manual handling, work at height and workplace equipment
Food Safety, Quality & BRC Standards
Support the maintenance of high standards within ambient food storage and distribution environments.
Maintain working knowledge of BRCGS requirements relevant to food storage and distribution, supporting audit readiness and compliance.
Work alongside quality and food safety teams to ensure health and safety arrangements align with food safety, hygiene and site security requirements.
Requirements
NEBOSH qualification (or similar)
Experience in a health and safety role
Knowledge of ambient food storage, warehousing/distribution.
Practical experience with BRCGS standards and audit requirements within a relevant food storage or distribution environment.
Strong knowledge of UK health and safety legislation and its practical application in operational settings.
Proven experience conducting risk assessments, audits, incident investigations and implementing corrective actions.
Excellent communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills.
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