Overview
Burton Latimer Manufacturing Site - Environmental, Health & Safety Manager
At Weetabix, we believe that diverse teams drive better ideas, stronger decisions, and a more inclusive workplace for everyone. We're committed to building an organisation where people from all walks of life feel they belong—where different voices, experiences, and backgrounds are valued and respected.
Interview process: Two Stage Interview Process
Working pattern: On Site role including Weetabix Wednesday, where everyone comes into the office for some great collaboration and meetings - it's a must!
We're committed to supporting diversity and enabling everyone to perform their best.
If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, just let us know how we can support you.
Burton Latimer Manufacturing Site - Environmental, Health & Safety Manager
The Recipe (About the Role)
The Burton Latimer Site EHS Manager will deliver EHS expertise to drive high performance EHS teams with a view to ensuring that processes and systems are legally compliant, continuously improving and in deployed in accordance with the Weetabix Standard for Health and Safety and Weetabix Environment Standard.
- Shape and manage the deployment of the EHS strategy within the Cluster, ensuring alignment with central EHS processes
- Provide EHS leadership to achieve EHS KPI goals and drive accountability in production teams
- Lead health & safety initiatives across Manufacturing, Warehouse, Transport, and Security, serving as a liaison with the central safety team
- Develop and maintain colleague competence through coaching to comply with regulations and achieve zero accidents and incidents
- Ensure talent development in the EHS team through effective recruitment, training, and collaboration with Union partners
- Support incident management, root cause analysis, and corrective action planning
- Drive closure of non-conformance actions through strong relationship management
- Coordinate with senior stakeholders and facilitate visits with regulatory agencies like HSE and EA
- Create and manage factory risk registers aligned with Weetabix strategies, leading to improved compliance and reduced incidents
- Oversee delivery of risk-based projects to enhance safety and environmental protection
- Implement the Workplace Safety & Health Systems (WSHS) audit programme to achieve the Green Standard
- Act as a Subject Matter Expert on safety, health, and environmental issues
The Ingredients (What we need from you)
Key Know How
- Extensive proven experience in a Senior Safety Health and Environmental Management role
- Demonstrated experience managing a team, change management and project management
- Experience of managing safety at a manufacturing site, or a lead role.
- Ability to create, maintain and update all elements of Safety Health & Environmental Management
- Must have a high level of leadership skill and exhibit an exceptional level of motivational ability
- Ability to interpret UK Law and keep up to date with current industry thinking and developments
- Coaching and influencing skills used effectively with all levels of stakeholders, particularly production managers and front line teams
- Proactive change agent able to build advocacy at senior level
- Strong technical background in both Health & Safety and Level 6 NEBOSH Diploma certification
Your Bowl of Perks (Benefits)
Competitive salary + Car Allowance & Annual Flexible benefits
We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, career, and life outside work.
- Annual bonus 10%
- Double-matched pension scheme (up to 12% from us)
- 25 days annual leave increasing with service
- Annual Salary review
- Healthcare plan
- Discounted Weetabix products
To support our employees, we also offer:
- Continued investment in your personal development
- We believe in balance, whether it's for family, rest or simply time for you. As well as your holiday entitlement, you can purchase up to 5 days additional annual leave
- Access to 24/7 counselling service (via Grocery Aid partnership)
- The freedom of Flexible Work Opportunities
- Enhanced Maternity / Paternity / Adoption Leave
- Additional Time Off for Fertility Treatment and Neonatal Care
- Working Parents Support Group
- Fully stocked kitchens filled with our delicious products for you to enjoy
To learn more about life at Weetabix, visit our careers page https://weetabixfoodcompany.co.uk/careers/
Please note: We benchmark roles based on your skills and experience, so we do not advertise fixed salary ranges.
Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship for this position; therefore, we are seeking candidates who do not require sponsorship.
We utilise our Preferred Agency Supplier Partners as and when we require additional support
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