Health and Safety Manager (Food and Beverage)

Health & Safety Manager (Food and Beverage)

52,000 - 54,000 + Enhanced Holiday + Staff Socials + Christmas Hamper + Training + Flexible Working Hours + Hybrid Scheme

Maidstone

On offer is the chance to join a pioneering name in the brewing industry with over 230 years of innovation and excellence. As the business continues to invest in its people and processes, this is a fantastic opportunity to step into a key role where your expertise will directly shape and strengthen a positive safety culture across the organisation.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a pioneering name in the beer industry with over 230 years of innovation. Known globally for delivering premium hop products and services, the company combines a proud heritage with a forward-thinking approach, and they're now seeking a talented Health & Safety Manager to help shape the future of workplace safety.

In this role, you'll lead health and safety initiatives across the manufacturing site, ensuring compliance with UK standards and embedding a culture of safety and continuous improvement. This is a key leadership position where you'll influence change, drive best practice, and empower teams to work smarter and safer.

The Role:

• Develop and implement H&S policies in line with UK regulations.
• Conduct risk assessments, audits, and collaborate with external agencies.
• Lead emergency response planning and training.
• Promote a proactive safety culture through engagement and campaigns.
• Investigate incidents, identify root causes, and implement preventative measures.
• Manage H&S budgets and training resources.

The Person:

• Degree in Occupational Health & Safety or related field
• H&S management experience in food, pharma, or chemical manufacturing.

Keywords: Health and Safety Manager, HSE, Manufacturing, Food, Pharma, Chemical, NEBOSH, IOSH, Lean, 5S, Risk Assessment, Auditing, Paddock Wood

BBBH 22194

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