JOB OVERVIEW

David Wood Foods Ltd, is the second fastest growing food manufacturing company across the UK, with over 20 years’ experience in the bakery business, and if one thing is clear about our company it’s that we’re passionate about baking.
We currently produce a range of quality frozen ‘bake off’ and craft bakery products encompassing Savoury Pastry, Sweet Pastry, Bread, Morning Goods and Confectionery products from seven cutting-edge bakeries around the UK.
We are excited to announce a new role within the Company for 2025. We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Environmental Health and Safety Manager to oversee and enhance our organisation’s health and safety protocols. This role is crucial in ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and promoting a safe workplace for all employees. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, a proactive approach to problem-solving, and the ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organisation.
48 hours per week - Monday to Friday however some flexibility will be required due to the nature of the role
Salary is competitive and dependant on experience
Company Car, laptop and company phone will be provided.
We currently have 8 sites across England and Wales (Sheerness, Newport, Spalding, Scarborough, Bolton x2, Leeds, Workington) Travel to all of these sites will be required however the successful candidate will be based at the site location based closest to home.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

· A relevant professional qualification e.g. NEBOSH Diploma, NVQ level 5 Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety Practice
· Level 3 in Waste and Resource Management – Land Remediation Activities desirable but not essential.
· ISO 9001, ISO14001 & ISO 45001 Lead Auditor qualification and experience is essential.
· Proven experience leading SHE at senior level and the ability to influence is key
. Excellent written and interpersonal skills and the ability to challenge constructively.
· Good technical and engineering understanding
· Effective team working and networking skills and the ability to work independently using own initiative.
· The ability to plan, prioritize and organize own workload.
· Extensive knowledge of effective SHE management strategies and best practice.
· Detailed knowledge of current SHE legislation and other requirements and their application in the workplace.
· Flexibility to travel throughout the UK, and the world, for extended periods at short notice.
· Full UK Driving License
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Bereavement leave
• Canteen
• Company car
• Company events
• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Free or subsidised travel
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Life insurance
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Overtime

Education:

• Certificate of Higher Education (preferred)

Work Location: On the roa

Please refer the Job description for details