Job Description

Shift Pattern: Monday - Friday

Working Hours: 8am - 5pm

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Health & Safety Coordinator to join our HSE Team. We are looking for an individual with a passion for driving great standards. This person may have experience in a similar role, or you may be someone looking for a new challenge where you can learn new skills.

A bit about us

Cranswick Convenience Foods is one of the largest cooked meats manufacturers in the UK, supplying high quality cooked meats, from standard tiers through to premium, to leading high street retailers. ?

With a diverse team of over 1,000 colleagues, every day at Cranswick brings unique challenges and opportunities for personal and professional growth - there has never been a more exciting time to join us!

What you'll be doing

As a Health & Safety Coordinator you will play a fundamental role in supporting the factory. You will:

Carry out regular inspections and auditing of the site's health and safety performance in line with Group policy Ensure all site risk assessments including Fire, operational, manual handling, COSHH, DSE, Noise etc are in place, up to date and reviewed on a regular basis Control of procedures covering all Contractors to site Including C.D.M, permits to work, insurance, PPE, contractors Handbook etc Carry out thorough Investigation of all accidents /near misses in line with Group systems and reporting procedures ensuring that all documentation is accurate and accessible Provide a fast response to the receipt and process of new liability claims information to the Group Health and Safety Manager Work in close liaison with the training department deliver and evaluate health and safety training as required by divisional recommendations Chair the health and safety committee meeting and drive results Design and manage promotional campaigns to maintain health and safety awareness. Provide Support for site inductions to new colleagues and transferees on health and safety responsibilities Be involved with relevant external Audits E.g., Insurance, HSE, BRC etc Look for opportunities for continual improvement of the sites Health and Safety Management system
A full job description is available upon request.

What we need from you

Qualifications required or working towards

Preferably educated to 'A' Level standard or equivalent NEBOSH General Certificate in OHS or equivalent OR relevant experience in a Manufacturing environment NEBOSH Fire Certificate desirable Proven experience in a similar role desirable but not essential IT literate - Ability to produce accurate, visually captive information in a variety of reporting formats including the use of Microsoft Office applications and Health and Safety information systems Experience of delivering training is desirable Strong communication skills, both written and verbal Drive and enthusiasm to deliver, report and advise action regarding KPI performance
What you'll get in return

We offer a fantastic reward package in return, here's a peek at some of our fantastic benefits:

Discounted ShareSave scheme Enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption pay with service Enhance pension scheme Long service awards - vouchers and enhanced holidays with service Access to our 'Feed Your Wellbeing' hub offering a range of retail, restaurant and entertainment discounts, as well as access to health and wellbeing support (including 24h virtual GP) Cycle to work scheme Opportunity to purchase extra holidays Recommend a friend scheme Death in service Access to discounted and exclusive memberships On site parking
Interested?

Send us your CV and covering letter to recruitment.vp@cranswick.co.uk and let us know what position you're applying for in the subject of the email.

Closing date: Friday 2 January 2026 (please note that the closing date may be brought forward)

If you are an internal applicant please notify your line manage before applying

Job Type: Permanent

Benefits:

Additional leave Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Discounted or free food Employee discount On-site parking Referral programme Sick pay Store discount
Application question(s):

Do you have a criminal record? (Subject to the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974)
Work Location: In person