Health & Safety Manager

Monday - Friday

Cranswick Country Foods, Staithes Road, Preston, HU12 8TB

Cranswick is a leading UK food producer with revenue exceeding £2.9 Billion. We supply premium food products to major UK retailers, the foodservice sector, and international customers.

We are currently recruiting for a Health & Safety Manager to be based at our Preston site (HU12 8TB), with responsibility for our sister site, Cranswick Riverside (HU1 2ET), and our Cold Store sites (HU9).

This is a key leadership role responsible for promoting Health & Safety policies and strategies while driving a positive and proactive safety culture across the business.

Main Areas of Responsibility:

• Policy Development & Compliance - lead site Health & Safety team in implementing and promoting H&S policies and procedures / ensure compliance with all relevant H&S legislation and industry regulations / support and deliver continuous improvement on site
• Risk Management & Incident Prevention - lead accident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action plans / manage accident reporting processes, including RIDDOR reporting and internal safety audits / support crisis management and emergency response procedures
• Training & Development - coordinate emergency response training including first aid, fire safety, and equipment handling / keep employees informed of legislative changes and best practice guidance / develop the capability of the H&S team in line with company competency frameworks
• Safey Culture & Communication - Drive a strong and positive Health & Safety culture across the site / act as the main point of contact for all H&S matters / advise directors, managers, and supervisors on compliance, procedures, and best practice
• Reporting & Documentation - produce monthly and annual KPI reports covering incident rate, near misses, and audit outcomes / ensure all group Health & Safety KPIs are reported accurately and on time / provide detailed safety performance updates to senior management
• LOLER & PUWER Compliance - ensure compliance with LOLER regulations, including inspection, maintenance, and certification of lifting equipment / ensure PUWER assessments are completed and maintained for all applicable equipment
• Audits & Continuous Improvement - conduct regular Health & Safety audits and site surveys across all departments / identify improvement opportunities and implement corrective actions / ensure site survey actions are completed and recorded within required timescales
• Health & Safety Strategy - review and develop Health & Safety strategies aligned with business objectives and regulatory requirements / identify emerging risks and implement proactive improvement plans / work collaboratively with senior management to enhance overall safety performance
• ISO 45001 Management - lead the implementation and maintenance of the integrated Health & Safety management system / ensure policies and procedures align with ISO 45001 standards / deliver training and awareness sessions relating to ISO 45001
• Budget Management - manage the Health & Safety budget effectively / ensure H&S projects are approved, delivered on time, and completed within budget

What We Look For:

• NEBOSH / NVQ Level 3 or higher in Occupational Health & Safety, or equivalent qualification
• Minimum 3-5 years' management experience within a Health & Safety role in food production, manufacturing, or a related industry
• Strong understanding of Health & Safety legislation relevant to manufacturing operations
• Experience conducting risk assessments, audits, and accident investigations
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• High attention to detail with experience managing compliance documentation
• Familiarity with ISO 45001 Occupational Health & Safety management systems

Why Join Us:

• Development with a growing and continually investing business
• Car allowance
• Access to our discounted share scheme, giving you the chance to invest in the business you're helping to build
• A generous company pension - with employer contributions of up to 10%.
• A range of lifestyle benefits, including a retail discount app, bike-to-work scheme, and access to our wellbeing platform.

Salary to be discussed at shortlisting/interview stage.

A full job description is available upon request.

Please apply on Indeed or submit your CV & Cover Letter to: [email protected]

Closing Date: 26th June 2026

Please note that if a suitable candidate is found, this closing date may be brought forward.

If you are an internal applicant, please ensure you have made your line manager aware before applying and confirm this when submitting your application.