Health And Safety Manager

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Principal Consultant at D R Newitt Recruitment - Specialising in Supply Chain, IT & HR

Health & Safety Manager

Location: North West London

Salary Range; £50k to £55K + Benefits

Are you a NEBOSH-qualified Health & Safety professional ready to lead safety standards in a high-end food distribution environment?

Do you thrive in fast-paced operations where food quality and workplace safety are top priorities?

I am currently recruiting on behalf of a high-end food distribution business for an experienced and proactive Health & Safety Manager to join their London-based team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a key leadership role within a business known for sourcing and delivering premium food products to some of the UK’s most prestigious hotels, restaurants, and retailers. The successful candidate will take full ownership of the Health & Safety function across multiple sites, with the support of a collaborative senior leadership team.

The Role:

Reporting directly to the Director of Operations, the Health & Safety Manager will be responsible for:

• Designing and implementing Health & Safety policies, procedures, and management systems across all operational locations
• Ensuring full compliance with UK Health & Safety legislation and industry standards
• Leading internal audits, workplace inspections, and reviewing risk assessments, SSOWs, and SOPs
• Investigating incidents, conducting root cause analysis, managing RIDDOR reports, and liaising with external agencies (e.g. HSE, insurers)
• Supporting teams with practical guidance and delivering tailored Health & Safety training programmes
• Analysing H&S performance data, identifying trends, and driving continuous improvement initiatives
• Reporting to senior stakeholders, including contributing to risk committee meetings

Your Skills & Experience

• NEBOSH General Certificate (Essential) – applications without this qualification will not be considered
• Proven experience in a Health & Safety leadership role, ideally within logistics, FMCG, or food environments
• Sound knowledge of UK Health & Safety law, audit processes, and accident investigation techniques
• Ability to work independently while influencing at all levels of the business
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a proactive, solutions-driven approach

Please note: Only candidates with a valid NEBOSH qualification will be considered for this role.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Supply Chain, Training, and Other

• Industries

  Wholesale Food and Beverage, Wholesale, and Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

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