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Health and Safety Manager

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Avara Foods

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United Kingdom , Brackley

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Salary:

55000.00 GBP / Year

Job Description:

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

Requirements:

  • NEBOSH qualification (Diploma desirable, Certificate essential)
  • 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

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
March 25, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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