Job Description

Brown Brothers in Kirkconnel are currently looking for a Health and Safety Manager. The hours of work are 8.00am - 5.00pm Monday to Friday. The role will be based at the Browns Brothers site with regular visits to the Cold Store site at Locharbriggs, Dumfries, DG1 3PQ and occasional travel to any of the other six Group sites.

A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential.

Salary will be 40,000 per year

Role Purpose

As a key member of the team, the Health and Safety Manager will support the Brown Brothers Senior Management Team in implementing and managing a high quality health and safety management system.

The Health and Safety Manager will directly report to and support the Group Head of Health, Safety and Risk by assisting in developing and implementing the Group Health and Safety Management policies and arrangements at the Brown Brothers and Locharbriggs sites.

Key Responsibilities

Provide managers and employees with competent advice on all health and safety matters. Assist and support the Management Teams with carrying out risk assessments. Manage and maintain the statutory PUWER, LOLER and Pressure Systems testing and thorough examination programme. Manage and maintain the incident reporting database for the Brown Brothers and Locharbriggs sites. Investigate incidents and prepare reports that contain investigation findings, root causes and recommendations to reduce likelihood of recurrence. Ensure the site management team follow up and close out all incident investigation actions within the set timescales. Liaise with and support the insurance claims adjusters, solicitors and any other stakeholders on incidents that lead to a personal injury claim against the company. Manage the Personal Injury Claims database for the Brown Brothers and Locharbriggs sites. Provide the senior management team with monthly KPI reports on incident, inspection and audit findings. Carry out regular health and safety inspections and report findings to the management team for action. Carry out Group Compliance Checks, as part of the audit programme Assist the management team in closing out health and safety nonconformities from external audits. Participate in statutory compliance duties such as fire safety processes and legionella control tasks. Manage and control the provision of PPE and First Aid supplies. Present health and safety inductions and deliver Toolbox Talks to the factory teams.

Experience and Competence Required

IOSH recognised qualification such as NEBOSH Diploma, degree level education in related subject area of risk and safety or equivalent professional experience. Excellent and demonstrable experience and competence in carrying out risk assessments. Solid working knowledge of all health and safety related legislation. Working knowledge of ISO 45001, advantageous. IOSH membership with a willingness to achieve Certified Membership (CertIOSH) as a minimum standard. Ability to use Root Cause Analysis when conducting incident investigations. Experience in dealing with third parties such as, enforcement authorities, insurers, external auditors, Trade Union representatives and contractors. Good working knowledge of Microsoft packages and SharePoint applications.

Personal Characteristics

Enthusiastic about health and safety management with a drive for continuous improvement. A diplomatic personality with tact and patience for working with a management team who deal with strict deadlines and operational pressures in a fast moving production environment. Pragmatic and balanced approach to the management of risk and safety that incorporates an understanding of the operational pressures and priorities of the senior management teams. A highly capable communicator able to deliver the health and safety message across all levels of the workforce. Proven ability to work autonomously within a fast changing environment. Excellent problem solving and decision-making skills. Self-motivated and confident.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Company pension Employee discount Free parking On-site parking Referral programme
Schedule:

Day shift Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:

Dumfriesshire, DG4 6RB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 09/07/2025