Senior HSE Manager

Job Title: Senior HSE Manager

Location: Hull

About Jacksons

Jacksons is part of William Jackson Food Group, a sixth-generation family business founded by William Jackson when he opened his first shop in Hull in September 1851. Today we have a portfolio of five food businesses in distinct, yet complimentary market areas, employing over 2,000 people.

We have occupied the current site in Hull since 1907 and we now have 3 bread plants in our main bakery. We recently developed a second bakery, also at our site in Hull, which specialises in premium quality roll production. We specialise in the supply of bread and other carriers to the sandwich manufacturers, foodservice and export channels, and in 2012 we launched our consumer facing brand Jacksons of Yorkshire.

We opened a brand-new site in Corby, Northamptonshire one of the largest investments our Group has ever made and this will allow us to realise our ambition of being the best at what we do. 2025 is an exciting time to join us make this year a toast to you and apply now

Whats involved?

The Senior Health, Safety and Environmental Manager is responsible for ensuring legal compliance and that a safe working environment is maintained at our bakery's, storage & distribution centres and within transport operations. This role requires someone who is confident and knowledgeable and able to influence. The HS&E Manager will develop a strong positive culture of Health and Safety, drive behavioural safety, provide professional advice and hands on guidance to all departments within the business.

Key Areas of Responsibility:

• To ensure compliance with all relevant statutory Health & Safety and Environmental legislation maintaining a clear company compliance register.
• The maintenance and development of the business Safety and Environmental Management Systems. Developing and implementing safety policies and procedures which both ensure compliance and safe working practices.
• To set and agree with the business leadership team annual safety improvement goals which form part of the annual Health & Safety plan. To work with the wider team to ensure the company achieves it's annual and strategic business objectives.
• To ensure all company personnel adhere to the company policy, procedures and rules.
• To ensure all hazards are identified and that risk assessments and work instructions are completed to enable safe operation and working.
• To manage the annual internal and external audit program (of IS045001 & IS014001), ensuring completion and that any recommendations are captured and improvements implemented.
• Work with the business teams to ensure all equipment is operated safely by trained operators, whether they are employees or contractors.
• To complete regular horizon scanning to ensure continuous improvement in all areas of safety and environmental processes and systems.
• To co-ordinate safety compliance training with the Training Department to ensure safe working. In addition, to complete regular HS&E training for business teams and create and deliver/issue toolbox talks.
• To actively promote and regularly communicate HS&E updates to the wider business, in conjunction with the People Team.
• To organise and co-ordinate the regular business safety management meetings, including those at each bakery. To chair the monthly Central Safety Meeting and the Quarterly Planning Meeting.
• To ensure appropriate processes are in place for the regular reporting of HS&E information to relevant business stakeholders. To regularly analyse safety and environmental data, identifying trends and improvement actions.
• To manage the process of ensuring that all accidents, incidents, near misses and dangerous occurrences are thoroughly investigated. To provide incident reports detailing causes, conclusions and actions to prevent reoccurrence.
• To manage the team of Site Coordinators through clear leadership, conducting regular 1:1s and performance reviews. To ensure clear development plans are in place for the team.
• To ensure compliance to the WJFG and Jackson's Bakery environmental management systems and policy.

You will:

• Be a great team player
• Meet our cultural aspirations
• Possess strong leadership traits
• Form pro-active working relationships across the business
• Have experience in a similar manufacturing environment

Business Values

You will live and breathe our 5 business values in everything that you do. You will inspire our colleagues to demonstrate our values in their every day working lives, and you will challenge any behaviours that you feel contravene our values.

• Passion - Since 1851, we've been passionate about ensuring that every loaf we make is baked to perfection. We're passionate about our bread and about Jacksons, and we take responsibility and try our hardest every day.
• Ambition - We never lose sight of our history but understand we need to be bold and ambitious to be successful in the future. We're not afraid of trying new things, and we quickly learn from our mistakes.
• Care - We look after each other. We're friendly and welcoming - everyone feels a part of the team. Together with our shareholders, we care about our business and our future, we are frugal and spend wisely. Our local communities matter too, and we play our part in making them a better place to live.
• Grounded - We create the best bread, deliver great service and celebrate our team's success. We are exceptionally proud of what we do but never arrogant. Down to earth is how you'll find us.
• Expert - We strive to be the best at what we do, from baking great bread, to delivering great service. We use our expertise every day, and play our part in improving our business. We know our stuff but we're always learning and we make sure we learn together

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

• NEBOSH General Certificate in Health & Safety
• IOSH (Institute of Occupational Safety & Health) Managing Safety Qualification.
• Previous experience in using Management systems such as OHSAS18001/ISO45001

Desirable

• Member of the Institute of Occupational Safety & Health

Job commitments

Derringham Street, Hull

Monday to Friday 37.5 hours per week

• You will be part of an escalation group therefore, a level of flexibility will be required

Why Jacksons?

In return for your commitment as a Senior HSE Manager with us you will receive:

• Competitive hourly rate paid every 4 weeks.
• Car Cash Allowance.
• Bonus Scheme.
• 6.6 weeks holiday, increasing to 7 weeks with 5 years continuous service.
• Stakeholder pension with generous employer contributions.
• Free bread allowance
• WJFG Wellbeing and Rewards Platform
• Online benefits portal providing exclusive discounts with over 900 retailers.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Support grants available for colleagues children attending University.