Job Description

ABP Food Group is a food business that specialises in the supply and development, producing award-winning British and Irish beef and lamb products for retail, foodservice and wholesale.



ABP Kingswinford is part of the ABP UK division within the ABP Food Group aiming to provide quality lamb to thousands of customers across the world.



We have an exciting opportunity for a Health, Safety & Training Manager at our Kingswinford site.

Details about this role:

The Health, Safety and Training Manager will be responsible for implementing, coordinating and managing health, safety and training policies and procedures to agreed ABP UK standards in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment where the health & safety of ABP UK workers is paramount. You will be responsible for managing site compliance with the applicable statutory regulations and requirements, providing guidance, advice, induction & ongoing training.

The role involves:

Carrying out regular and comprehensive risk assessments and maintain records to ensure management have access to up-to-date safety records


Assisting in maintaining standard operational procedures, which identify and take account of all relevant hazards both current and new.


Oversee that safe working procedures are developed and implemented and assist with reviewing and writing new processes and procedures


Ensure the continuous maintenance and development of Health and Safety Policies and Procedures


Maintain a working knowledge and comply with all national and local regulations, standards, codes and company policies and advise employees and management on regulatory issues


Build positive relations with all employees, managers and any external contractors and represent ABP and its interests in the best possible manner


COSHH assessments - review and complete accordingly


Carry out daily plant walks and report on findings.


Assist in the development and delivery of in-house training and management of training records and compliance reporting thereon


Compiling incident and accident statistics and supporting the company's objectives for an incident free culture


Perform internal Health and Safety Audits & prepare for external Health and Safety Audits


Always comply with company policy and procedure on safe food handling and hygiene


Carry out monthly H&S meetings with site management team and site H&S champions


Responsible for H&S induction for all new employees


Daily site policing of all departments to proactively ensure compliance


Establish a positive cultural attitude towards health and safety


Identify training requirements in the work force and follow up accordingly


Investigate and attend all accidents/incidents that occur and collate all information and create reports accordingly


Provide assistance with all audits, both internal and external


Maintain training files and matrix and ensure sign offs are up to date and audit ready at all times


Responsible for audiometry testing on site.

Qualifications and Experience:

Must be able to provide evidence of carrying out a similar role and can evidence a track record of maintaining and developing a safe working environment


Have experience of working within a FMCG environment


Good IT skills and competent in Excel


Experienced in training and be able to display strong presentation skills and can demonstrate the ability to train staff at all levels


Be able to promote a positive Health and Safety culture in the workplace


Trainer the Trainer qualification desirable not essential


Must have NEBOSH General Certificate [or equivalent] as a minimum


Past experience with legionella management is desirable


Past experience with the safety management of pallet racking is desirable

Benefits

Life Assurance Scheme


Employee Assistance Programme


Company Pension scheme


Free parking


Loyalty, Recognition & Length of Service Scheme


Learning & Development Opportunities


Cycle to work scheme hire a bike and accessories, saving on tax and national insurance


We encourage continuous learning and provide opportunities for you to develop your career