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Health & Safety Manager

Job description

Health & Safety Manager

Location: North West London

Salary Range; £50k to £55K + Benefits

Are you a NEBOSH-qualified Health & Safety professional ready to lead safety standards in a high-end food distribution environment?
Do you thrive in fast-paced operations where food quality and workplace safety are top priorities?

I am currently recruiting on behalf of a high-end food distribution business for an experienced and proactive Health & Safety Manager to join their London-based team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a key leadership role within a business known for sourcing and delivering premium food products to some of the UK’s most prestigious hotels, restaurants, and retailers. The successful candidate will take full ownership of the Health & Safety function across multiple sites, with the support of a collaborative senior leadership team.

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The Role:

Reporting directly to the Director of Operations, the Health & Safety Manager will be responsible for:

  • Designing and implementing Health & Safety policies, procedures, and management systems across all operational locations

  • Ensuring full compliance with UK Health & Safety legislation and industry standards

  • Leading internal audits, workplace inspections, and reviewing risk assessments, SSOWs, and SOPs

  • Investigating incidents, conducting root cause analysis, managing RIDDOR reports, and liaising with external agencies (e.g. HSE, insurers)

  • Supporting teams with practical guidance and delivering tailored Health & Safety training programmes

  • Analysing H&S performance data, identifying trends, and driving continuous improvement initiatives

  • Reporting to senior stakeholders, including contributing to risk committee meetings

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Your Skills & Experience

  • NEBOSH General Certificate (Essential) – applications without this qualification will not be considered

  • Proven experience in a Health & Safety leadership role, ideally within logistics, FMCG, or food environments

  • Sound knowledge of UK Health & Safety law, audit processes, and accident investigation techniques

  • Ability to work independently while influencing at all levels of the business

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a proactive, solutions-driven approach

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Please note: Only candidates with a valid NEBOSH qualification will be considered for this role.