Safety, Health & Environmental Manager (SHE)

at  Westfalia Fruit

COME AND JOIN THE LEADING #AVOEXPERTS

Westfalia Fruit is a leading multinational supplier of fresh fruit and related value-added products to global markets. Through our vertically-integrated supply chain we grow, source, ripen, pack, process and market quality avocadoes & fresh produce – 365 days a year & across the globe.
With the largest avocado-growing footprint in the world, we are recognised as the leading #avoexperts and considered as the supplier of choice to both retail & wholesale customers whom we serve from sales offices in the UK, Europe, North America, Latin America & Southern Africa.

REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum 3 years’ experence within Health and safety.
• NEBOSH Occupational Health and Safety Certificate (or equivalent).
• IOSH Managing Safely Certificate (or equivalent).
• Knowledge and understanding of safety regulations.
• Experience with Fire management and risk assessment.
• Proven experience of working in a food production environment.
• Strong analytical problem solving and organisational skills.
• Ability to prioritise multiple tasks and work to tight deadlines.
• Proactive approach with strong attention to detail.

Desirable:

• Experience with ISO 45001, 14001, 5001 standards.
• Construction Design and Management (CDM) regulations certified.
• NEBOSH Environmental Management Certification.

• Develop and maintain comprehensive health and safety policies and procedures.
• Foster a strong health and safety culture throughout the organization.
• Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations.
• Continuously identify and implement improvements to health and safety practices.
• Manage the health and safety plan and conduct regular audits.
• Review and update safe systems of work and risk assessments.
• Ensure safe equipment installation and maintenance.
• Investigate accidents, near misses, and health and safety issues.
• Manage contractor compliance and environmental regulations.
• Lead the design and implementation of environmental management systems.