Health & Safety Officer

We are seeking a dedicated Health and Safety Advisor to join our team. The H & S advisor will promote, drive and enhance a culture focused on health, safety, and environmental compliance. They’ll be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining safety policies to create a safe working environment for all our team. Both at our manufacturing sites in Cleckheaton (BD19 3QF), Braford (BD5 8SW) and the Head Office in Leeds (LS12 6NJ).

This is a hands-on role which will help drive Pure Pet Foods promise to champion Paws (dogs) and People through the enhancement of workplace health & wellbeing.

Duties and responsibilities of the role are:

• Develop, implement, and monitor workplace H&S policies and procedures.
• Conduct risk assessments and site inspections to identify hazards and recommend corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with relevant H&S legislation, industry standards, and company policies.
• Implement and carry out internal H&S audits.
• Investigate workplace incidents, accidents, and near misses, and prepare detailed reports. Support corrective actions.
• Deliver H&S training sessions and toolbox talks for employees. Maintain H&S training matrix.
• Maintain accurate H&S inspections, incidents, and audits.
• Develop and maintain emergency procedures and conduct drills.
• Carry out routine testing of / arrange service of relevant H&S equipment (sensors, alarms, extinguishers etc.).
• Collaborate with management to promote a strong H&S culture across the organization.
• Provide guidance on personal protective equipment (PPE) and ensure proper usage.
• Liaise with relevant regulatory bodies and ensure timely reporting of compliance matters.
• Implement and chair frequent H&S meetings with relevant factory leadership team members.
• Continuously challenge and improve the H&S standards.
• Overlook Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) schedules and ensure timely completion.
• Schedule and coordinate service visits for equipment, inspections, and compliance checks.

About you…

You'll be passionate about Health & Safety and have the ability to influence and support leaders and managers to ensure best in show practices. You'll showcase yourself as the subject matter expert. You'll embody our Pure Pack Promises in the following ways:

• Ahead of the pack: Able to develop plans aimed at enhancing Health & Safety. Able to use data as the catalyst to drive collaborative and open discussions focused on executing the Health & Safety policy.
• Paws & People First: Motivated and driven to exceed expectations. Showcases integrity, kindness and consistency in an effort to maintain effective working relationships whilst delivering health and safety compliance.
• Best in Show: Being results driven and committed to exceeding targets and driving continuous improvements in a fast-paced entrepreneurial successful business.
• New tricks: Drives and supports innovation by sharing ideas, communicating effectively and displaying an openness to change, embracing new concepts and ideas.

At Pure Pet Food, our promises put Paws & People First. We’re committed to building a workplace where everyone feels valued, included, and able to thrive. By celebrating diversity, promoting equity, and embracing new ideas, we aim to be Best in Show for our people as well as their pets. If you’re passionate, curious, and want to be part of a team that’s Ahead of the Pack, we’d love to hear from you.

It’s essential that you have:

• IOSH Managing Safely or equivalent qualification in Health and Safety. NEBOSH Certificate is preferred.
• Proven experience in a health and safety role, preferably in in a food manufacturing or similar manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation and best practices.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills at all levels.
• Ability to analyse risks and implement practical safety solutions.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and health & safety management software (if applicable).
• First Aid and Fire Safety certification (preferred but not mandatory).

It'd be great if you:

• First Aid and Fire Safety certification (preferred but not mandatory).

What's in it for you?

• Competitive salary - £35,000 - £40,000 DPE
• 33 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)
• Enrolment within our discretionary business performance annual bonus plan.
• GLA x2 annual Salary
• Free Pure dog food for your dog.
• Small business with a family feel!
• Company Salary Sacrifice Pension
• Team social events and the opportunity to support local charities - we'll even support 2 volunteer days each year.
• Free on-site Parking.
• A supportive working environment within a very dynamic growing business that supports personal development goals.
• Contracted to 38.75 hours per week – Usually Monday to Friday, with the need to engage with our weekend and night team as required.
• Employee Assistance Programme & Virtual GP Service
• Cycle to work scheme
• EV Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme