Health & Safety Specialist

About the Role

Join Our Dynamic Onsite OperationsTeam at IPL Sittingbourne! We are thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for a Specialist - SHE & Compliance to become a vital part of our onsite Health & Safety Team at our Fresh Produce packing facility in Sittingbourne. If you are passionate about Production and eager to contribute to a dynamic team, this role is perfect for you!

Position Details:
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5pm
Location: IPL Sittingbourne - Site Based Role
Contract Type: Permanent

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake SHE audits to validate KPI's set with key stakeholders are maintained to both internal / external metric's and full compliance is adhered to , presenting findings and recommendations for improvements and any requirement to change of procedures or legislation
• Ensure IPL maintain full accreditations to both internal and external Health & Safety standards and support the Senior Operations Manager with clear strategies to cascade to key stakeholders, which continuous improvement towards 'world class' standards
• Maintain database entries for all accidents and near misses and implement and co ordinate initiatives that reduce the risk of accidents and incidents through effective communications, campaigns and best practise
• Maintain and update the site specific Health & Safety policies and procedures and communicate with key stakeholders.
• Support the First Aid provision for the site to meet with legal requirements for cover and training
• Ensure all key stakeholders are appropriately trained to complete accident investigations and assist stakeholders in accident investigations. Leading investigations in high potential incidents/accidents
• Provide consultative information and advice on SHE safety to all key stakeholders
• Implement and co ordinate initiatives that reduce the risk of accidents and incidents through effective communications, campaigns and best practise
• Manage, coach and develop Area Trainers to meet agreed objectives/KPI's, training and deliver best practice results and training.
• Plan and ensure Area Trainer deliver effective and engaging training to our site colleagues focusing on regulatory and mandatory training, using a range of training methods to motivate, validate and meet the needs of the different learning styles. This includes providing the following training: Line Leader, Hygiene, Health & Safety, Compliance/BRC food safety, SOPs, hazard identification, emergency response and safe working practices and other HSE training - eg MH, COSHH, Risk Assessments.

What are we looking for?

• NEBOSH General Certificate (essential); NEBOSH Diploma and NEBOSH Environmental (preferred).
• Minimum 5 years' post qualification experience in FMCG or food manufacturing.
• ISO 45001 and/or 14001 Lead Auditor qualification.
• Proven Health & Safety leadership experience in a fast paced environment.
• First Aid trained and competent in internal H&S/Food Safety auditing and HACCP.
• Train the Trainer certification with strong coaching and delivery skills.
• Solid understanding of ISO 45001, ISO 14001, legal H&S requirements, and risk assessment.
• Strong administrative capability with confident Microsoft Office skills.
• Skilled in producing reports, policies, and data driven insights.
• Excellent organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• High attention to detail, strong observation skills, and a proactive mindset.
• Dependable, self motivated, resilient, and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Flexible, adaptable, and able to manage changing priorities effectively.

What's in it for you?

• 15% Asda In store Discount
• Annual Bonus Scheme
• 33 days Annual Leave - Inclusive of 8 days bank holiday
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Life Assurance - All our colleagues benefit from life assurance of 4 x their annual base salary
• - Free, direct access to health and wellbeing support service, including unlimited video consultations with a UK based GP 24/7, physiotherapy, and mental health support
• Grocery Aid - We've partnered with Grocery Aid to provide our colleagues and their families with a wide range of emotional, practical, and financial support services
• Electric Vehicle Scheme
• Asda Mobile Discount - 30% off a wide range of Asda Mobile bundles and add ons for our colleagues and one of their family members
• Discounted health assessments - We have exclusively negotiated rates on Self Pay BUPA Health Assessments for you and members of your household
• Asda Pet Insurance discount - Up to 10% Discount
• Mortgage Advice Bureau (MAB) - MAB can provide fee free, no obligation mortgage and protection advice
• Exclusive Exchange Rates via Asda Money - our colleagues can get a better exchange rate for their travel money when buying currency through Asda Travel Money (TravelEx)
• Ride to work scheme - We work with Evans to provide our colleagues with great savings across their range of bikes, clothing, and equipment
• Care Concierge - The Care Experts. Talk to us - we're listening - Legal & General's Care Concierge resource

We recognize the value in diversity and welcome applications from all candidates regardless of sex, age, race, religion, gender or sexual identity and socio economic background.