Health & Safety Graduate

We're a family-owned company and a global leader in the food industry, creating consistent quality meat products from sustainable sources for some of the UK’s biggest supermarkets and food service providers. Our passion for quality and innovation drives our rapid growth, and we're looking for ambitious graduates like you to join our team.

Imagine being part of a company that values integrity, trust, and creating better food naturally. By investing in innovation and sustainability, we aspire to become a key partner for new and existing customers. With our Brighter Futures Graduate Programme, you'll have the chance to grow your career in a fast-paced, dynamic business environment, working alongside passionate people who will help you unlock your full potential.

You may not have previously considered a career in food production but our graduate programme is designed to empower and engage our people. We believe in nurturing talent and helping individuals realise their full potential. Your fresh perspective, skills, and passion will make a tangible impact on our business and the industry as a whole. We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Health & Safety graduate to join our business.  This varied role will provide you with an opportunity to get involved in all aspects of Health & Safety within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.

 With us you would receive:

• 1-to-1 coaching, dedicated mentors, and bespoke management development to help you grow professionally.
• Fast track career progression and the potential to rotate to different areas of the business, broadening your horizons and giving you the chance to explore new challenges.
• The opportunity to learn from passionate and knowledgeable people with invaluable on-the-job training.
• Investment in residential offsite training and team building to further enhance your skills, ensuring you stay ahead of the game.

Current graduate joining salary £28,000 (Rising to £30,000 after 1 years service)

As part of the Health & Safety team, you will work as part of a dedicated, driven and supportive team.  As your skills and knowledge develop over time, you will get involved in all aspects of health & safety within the business and your responsibility will increase.

Some of your responsibilities will include:

• Assistance in undertaking H&S audits and inspections on site;
• Monitoring and reviewing protective and preventative measures on site whilst supporting the planning and implementation of these measures;
• Conducting Risk Assessment and Safe Working Practices (SWPs) with support from the Health & Safety Manager and consider how risks can be reduced effectively ;
• Working alongside and supporting production in rolling out SWPs and SOP’s;
• A proactive approach to H&S with the goal of reducing accidents / near misses by assisting in activities including writing and roll out of team briefs and Task Observation Behavioural Evaluation Reports;
• General H&S reporting and raising awareness - liaising with Department Managers;
• Assist with H&S investigations and the collation of information;
• Conduct low/medium level H&S investigations;
• Assist with the organization of site training i.e. accident investigation, manual handing;
• Assisting in the development of the H&S Management System as well assisting Departments by use of Continuous Improvement tools;
• Completion of COSHH assessments and chemical handling/storage requirements;
• Support the required Occupational Health programmes in place by the Company;
• Monitor and maintain site H&S KPI targets;
• To work with a continuous improvement mindset;
• Maintain and attend courses to develop, maintain and acquire knowledge to maintain your CPD.

• Recognised Degree in Health & Safety accredited by the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) or NEBOSH National Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety or equivalent. The following qualifications are also desirable;
• Professional Membership IOSH/ IEMA/ CQI;
• Highly motivated, ambitious and commercially minded;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office;
• Knowledge of continuous improvement;
• Excellent time management;
• Understanding of team dynamics, demonstrating the ability to work as an active and constructive member of a team with a professional enthusiastic attitude;
• Excellent attention to detail;
• The successful candidate must, by the commencement of employment, have the right to work in the UK.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received.  We reserve the right to close the role should suitable applicants by found in advance of the closing date.