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You will be responsible for ensuring that managers, colleagues, contractors, and visitors operate safely and in line with current legislation, Avara standards, and industry best practice. You will act as key partner to the Senior Management Team to develop, maintain, and continually improve a robust Health & Safety Management System. You will lead the implementation of safe working practices, support behavioural change, and champion a positive, high-performing safety culture across the Brackley site. A fast-paced, dynamic FMCG factory environment which is noisy and refrigerated in some areas, manufacturing short shelf life products where hygiene standards are critical. The role is office based but you will be required to spend regular time in the factory.
Job Responsibility:
Champion a positive, engaging, and forward-looking Health & Safety culture across the Brackley site
Influence and coach leaders and managers, ensuring Health & Safety responsibilities are clearly understood and effectively executed
Support the site SMT with strategic safety planning, performance reviews, and improvement initiatives
Lead the annual programme of generic and specific risk assessments
ensure accurate documentation and prioritisation of corrective actions
Manage the non-conformance corrective action plan and collaborate with operational teams to eliminate or reduce key risks
Ensure Safety Inspections, internal audits and compliance checks are carried out in accordance with the agreed schedule
Support safe installation and commissioning of equipment by working closely with Engineering and site leadership team
Lead thorough accident, incident and near-miss investigations
ensure learnings are shared and embedded
Complete, maintain, and monitor accurate accident/incident documentation, supporting the management of insurance claims and external queries
Produce clear, actionable reports and safety insights for site leadership
Work collaboratively across H&S, HR, Occupational Health and Operational teams to deliver consistent standards, effective training and competency
Liaise with Occupational Health to monitor trends, analyse data and support targeted interventions
Work with external stakeholders, including regulators such as the HSE, ensuring site readiness and confidence in compliance
Support the design, delivery and coordination of Health & Safety training, ensuring colleagues have the right competencies for their roles
Assist with site-wide training records and scheduling to ensure compliance against requirements
Conduct Health & Safety surveys (noise, dust, lighting, COSHH etc.) and provide recommendations for improvement
Keep up to date with new and emerging legislation, HSE guidance and industry developments
Monitor trends and performance indicators to drive continuous improvement
Strong experience in Health & Safety Management, including behavioural safety and change management
Working knowledge of H&S Management Systems and digital reporting tools
Experience engaging with regulators, such as the HSE, EA, BSI and Fire Department
Excellent communication, coaching, and relationship-building skills
Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
A proactive, accountable individual who can influence at all levels and embed high standards and take accountability for responsibilities under their remit
Objective driven and able to monitor progression of tasks and coach others were required to aid completion
Full UK driving licence
Nice to have:
NEBOSH Diploma or Higher level H&S Qualification
Membership of a professional safety body
FMCG background or strong knowledge of the Food industry
What we offer:
33 days holiday allowance
Straight forward pension contribution of 6%
Subsidised staff canteen serving hot food
Staff shop / staff sales at hugely discounted prices
Cycle to work scheme
Access to our Employee Benefit Scheme, which includes unlimited remote GP appointments and unlimited mental health sessions, physiotherapy sessions, medical second opinion consultation, and other discounts and perks