Health and Safety Manager (Food)

  • Rise Technical Recruitment Limited
  • Boston, Lincolnshire
  • Apr 07, 2026
Full time Manufacturing

Job Description

Overview

Health & Safety Manager (Food/Manufacturing / Production)

£42'000- £52'000 (DOE) + 25 days holiday + bank holidays + cycle to work scheme + EV Scheme + Pension

Monday - Friday (Days)

Boston - Lincolnshire (commutable from Spalding, Grantham, Sleaford, Newark-on-Trent, Newark)

Are you an experienced Health & Safety Manager looking for the next exciting step in your career with a well-established, dynamic and innovative company that prioritises safety, health, and well-being of its employees and customers?

Rare opportunity on offer for a Health & Safety Manager to join a leading UK food production company with an excellent industry reputation. This company are passionate about the products they supply and the service they provide, and as they continue to grow and expand their operations, they are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Health and Safety Manager to help build upon and develop a strong health & safety culture.

In this position you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the safety and well-being of company employees, clients, and visitors. You will be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining comprehensive safety programs, policies, and procedures that align with industry standards and regulations.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic & progressive leading UK company that continually invests in cutting-edge technology to stay at the forefront of its industry, and pride themselves on delivering an excellent service to loyal clients while providing a great place to work for their passionate and dedicated employees.

The role:
  • Develop, implement, and maintain safety policies, procedures, and programs in compliance with UK regulations
  • Conduct regular safety inspections, risk assessments, and audits to identify and address potential hazards and risks in the workplace
  • Provide safety training and educational programs to employees at all levels, ensuring a strong safety culture across the organisation
  • Investigate and document workplace incidents, accidents, and near-misses, and develop action plans to prevent recurrence
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to promote safety awareness and facilitate a proactive approach to safety
  • Stay up to date with changes in safety regulations and industry best practices and ensure company-wide compliance
  • Manage safety-related documentation and reporting, including maintaining records, incident reports, and safety statistics
The person:
  • An experienced & qualified Health & Safety Manager from a production / manufacturing background (ideally food)
  • Proven experience in developing and implementing safety programs and policies
  • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
  • Proficient in using safety management software and tools
  • A confident professional leader with excellent communication & organisational skills and high attention to detail

To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Sarah Hibberd at Rise Technical Recruitment.

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.