Health and Safety Manager (Fixed Term Contract)

About The Role:

This role is responsible for supporting the implementation of the HelloFresh Health and Safety at the new Windmill distribution centre in Derby. Providing advice and support to managers and employees, as well as supporting H and S improvements and initiatives to ensure a safe and healthy work environment across operations.  The role manages the Health and Safety team on-site to create and maintain a safe working environment, minimise risks, and promote a culture of safety across the organisation.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Keep up to date with new HSE legislation and industry best practice
• Work with the Head of H and S to support the UK Operations teams in implementing the HelloFresh HSMS
• Support the UK Operations teams in delivering task and area risk assessments when and as required.  Support the development of risk reduction and management strategies
• Work with the Head of H and S to support the UK Operations teams in implementing the HelloFresh HSMS
• Work with the Head of H and S on the delivery of ergonomic risk assessments across HelloFresh UK Operations
• Implement and manage a program of regular safety audits and inspections to assess the effectiveness of safety arrangements.
• Collaborate with relevant departments to address any identified deficiencies promptly
• Ensure the development and review of a site emergency response plan for various scenarios, such as fires, and chemical leaks/spills.
• Ensure regular scenario based drills to ensure colleagues are prepared to respond effectively to emergencies
• Participate in or lead investigations where necessary into accidents and incidents identifying corrective action, preventative actions and causation factors, ensuring the site incident log is up to date and addressing any actions that have been assigned to Managers in a timely fashion.
• Work closely with management to support employees who have experienced workplace injuries or illness
• Evaluate the safety performance of external contractors and suppliers, ensuring they meet the necessary safety standards
• Provide documented monthly performance management reports to the Head of Health and Safety

Who You Are:

• NEBOSH National General Certificate or equivalent
• Experience in a warehouse / food manufacturing / logistics environment
• Previous experience working in a Health and Safety role
• Proficient with Microsoft office (Word / Excel / PowerPoint)
• In depth knowledge of health and safety regulations and best practices applicable to warehouse / food manufacturing / logistics environment
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and stakeholders
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to identify hazards and develop effective safety solutions
• Ability to drive a culture of health and safety, and compliance
• Excellent leadership skills with the ability to inspire and influence others to prioritise safety
• Ideally proficient in G-Suite Software
• Knowledge of ISO45001 and world class manufacturing (safety) standards and tools would be great to have

What you will get in return:

● 70% off HelloFresh or Green Chef boxes
● Company pension scheme
● Gym membership
● Bupa private medical insurance (including dental and family cover options)
● Electric vehicle scheme
● Bippit account - financial support 
● Free professional development and coaching memberships
● Mental health first aiders and an employee assistance programme
● Eye care scheme
● Cycle to work scheme
● Group Life Assurance

Location: Derby, UK

Next steps: Your application will be reviewed and if successful, a member of the Talent Acquisition Team will be in touch within 2 weeks

You are required to cooperate with HelloFresh in all health and safety matters. You are responsible for ensuring you take reasonable care of your own health, and safety as well as others who may be affected by the work activities you undertake. You must report incidents immediately and actively raise health and safety-related concerns to your Line Manager.

If you are currently a HelloFresh employee, please make sure you have discussed your application with your Line Manager.

Last updated on Oct 6, 2023