Who are we, and what do we do?
Avara Foods is one of the UK’s leading food businesses, supplying chicken and turkey to the country’s major supermarkets and well-known restaurants. We own and manage our entire supply chain from farms to factory to customer door. We have major processing sites across England and Wales and an agricultural network of over 350 farms spanning from North Yorkshire to the South Coast and Wales.
About The Role
Are you passionate about Health and Safety? Looking for a new challenge? Do you have experience or qualifications in the management of Health and Safety? As an inclusive, forward‑thinking business we are looking for a highly competent and motivated Health and Safety Manager to support our site in Brackley, Northamptonshire.
The role is office based but requires regular factory time. Workplace hours are Monday to Friday 08:00‑17:00.
Key Responsibilities
- Champion a positive, engaging Health & Safety culture across the Brackley site.
- Influence and coach leaders and managers, ensuring Health & Safety responsibilities are clearly understood and effectively executed.
- Support the Senior Management Team with strategic safety planning, performance reviews, and improvement initiatives.
- Lead the annual programme of generic and specific risk assessments; ensure accurate documentation and prioritisation of corrective actions.
- Manage the non‑conformance corrective action plan and collaborate with operational teams to eliminate or reduce key risks.
- Ensure safety inspections, internal audits and compliance checks are carried out according to the agreed schedule.
- Support safe installation and commissioning of equipment by working closely with Engineering and site leadership.
- Lead thorough accident, incident and near‑miss investigations; ensure learnings are shared and embedded.
- Complete, maintain and monitor accurate accident/incident documentation, supporting the management of insurance claims and external queries.
- Produce clear, actionable reports and safety insights for site leadership.
- Work collaboratively across H&S, HR, Occupational Health and Operational teams to deliver consistent standards, effective training and competency.
- Liaise with Occupational Health to monitor trends, analyse data and support targeted interventions.
- Work with external stakeholders, including regulators such as HSE, ensuring site readiness and confidence in compliance.
- Support the design, delivery and coordination of Health & Safety training, ensuring colleagues have the right competencies for their roles.
- Assist with site‑wide training records and scheduling to ensure compliance against requirements.
- Conduct Health & Safety surveys (noise, dust, lighting, COSHH, etc.) and provide recommendations for improvement.
- Keep up to date with new and emerging legislation, HSE guidance and industry developments.
- Monitor trends and performance indicators to drive continuous improvement.
Essential
- NEBOSH qualification (Diploma desirable, Certificate essential)
- Strong experience in Health & Safety Management, including behavioural safety and change management
- Working knowledge of H&S Management Systems and digital reporting tools
- Experience engaging with regulators such as HSE, EA, BSI and Fire Department
- Excellent communication, coaching and relationship‑building skills
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
- A proactive, accountable individual who can influence at all levels and embed high standards and take ownership of responsibilities
- Objective driven and able to monitor task progression and coach others to completion
- Full UK driving licence
Desirable
- NEBOSH Diploma or higher level H&S qualification
- Membership of a professional safety body
- FMCG background or strong knowledge of the food industry
Benefits
From £55,000 per annum; 33 days holiday allowance; 6% pension contribution; subsidised staff canteen; staff shop discounts; cycle‑to‑work scheme; access to an Employee Benefit Scheme including unlimited remote GP appointments, mental health sessions, physiotherapy, second‑opinion consultation and other discounts. Ts & Cs apply.
After you Apply
After you apply, you will be contacted by a Resourcing Team Lead at Brackley to discuss your application and CV further. If you’re ready to work in a dynamic environment alongside talented people who take pride in delivering great results, apply today! We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer.
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