Job description
Location: Hessle, East Yorkshire
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, with flexibility required for travel

About the Role

Cranswick is one of the UK's leading food producers, committed to the highest standards of animal welfare, ethical farming, and operational excellence.

We are seeking an experienced Health & Safety Manager to lead and drive health, safety, and wellbeing standards across our Farming Division. You will be responsible for delivering the Group H&S strategy, ensuring legal compliance, and embedding a strong safety culture across all farming operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of Group Health & Safety policies and standards
• Ensure compliance with UK H&S legislation and agriculture-specific regulations
• Carry out and review risk assessments covering farming activities, livestock, machinery, contractors, and lone working
• Lead accident and near-miss investigations, including RIDDOR reporting where required
• Promote a proactive safety culture through engagement, training, and regular safety briefings
• Manage audits, KPI reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Ensure compliance with LOLER, PUWER, and ISO 45001 requirements
• Support Occupational Health Surveillance and manage the H&S budget

About You

• NEBOSH or NVQ Level 3 (or higher) in Occupational Health & Safety
• At least 3-5 years of experience in a Health & Safety role within farming, agriculture, food supply, or a related industry
• Strong knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence teams across multiple sites

Pay and Benefits

• Competitive salary (to be discussed at application stage)
• 30 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Enhanced company pension scheme
• Death in service insurance
• 24/7 helpline supporting your health and wellbeing
• Access to the Cranswick discounts platform
• Eligibility for the Cranswick Share Save scheme
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay (after 2 years' service)
• Free on-site parking
• Free gym membership
• Cycle to work scheme

Interested

Email a CV and covering letter, including the role you are applying for and your salary expectations to [email protected]

Closing date: 30th January 2026
Please note - we may close early if the right candidate is found.