Health & Safety Specialist

Myton Food Group; Grimsby; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer is seeking a Health & Safety Specialist in Grimsby. The role involves ensuring compliance with health and safety legislation and managing safety standards across the site. Candidates should have a NEBOSH General Certificate and experience in FMCG environments. This full-time position offers competitive pay and excellent benefits, including a discount in retail stores, career development opportunities, and health wellbeing benefits.

Benefits

15% discount in stores

10% discount for a friend or family member

Subsidised staff canteen

Free parking

Market-leading pension

Healthcare and well-being benefits

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in health and safety within warehousing, logistics, or FMCG manufacturing.
• Experience in fast-paced operational environments.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation.
• Lead the site Health & Safety Management System.
• Conduct independent health & safety audits.

Skills

NEBOSH General Certificate

health & safety experience in FMCG manufacturing

ability to build relationships

track record of improving audit scores

understanding of unsafe practices impact

knowledge of wider supply chain

Education

NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Health & Safety Specialist – Myton Food Group

Join us at our International Seafood Manufacturing Site in Grimsby to support the delivery of the Morrisons Manufacturing Health & Safety Strategy, drive health and safety standards across the site, and ensure a safe working environment for all colleagues.

Job Overview

Permanent position with a 5‑day working week over 7 days, offering a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation and Morrisons policies for site management, staff and visitors.
• Listen to and respond to colleagues at all levels to continuously improve the health and safety culture and reduce risks.
• Document, update and communicate any changes to the Health, Safety and Environment management system.
• Lead the site Health & Safety Management System, including risk assessments, policies, procedures and audits.
• Manage contacts with authorities, legal teams, consultants and external partners.
• Investigate accidents, incidents, dangerous occurrences and occupational ill‑health cases using root‑cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
• Support environmental management, permits and authority engagement (e.g., effluent plants, fuel spillances).
• Conduct independent health & safety audits, close out corrective actions and report to the HSE as required.
• Escalate high‑risk incidents to management and coordinate enforcement actions.
• Maintain compliance with safe working practices and workplace hygiene standards.
• Ensure all staff receive appropriate health & safety training.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders across sites, share best practice and coach colleagues on safety priorities.

Required Skills & Experience

• NEBOSH General Certificate with extensive health & safety experience in warehousing, logistics, distribution or FMCG manufacturing; a NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent is highly desirable.
• Experience working in fast‑paced operational environments, managing multiple stakeholders and delivering results.
• Proven ability to build relationships, share best practice, and coach colleagues on safety.
• Track record of driving key performance indicators, improving audit scores, accident statistics and reducing near misses.
• Understanding of how unsafe practices can damage stock and impact service delivery.
• Sound knowledge of the wider supply chain and confidence as a self‑starter to implement safe systems of work, risk assessment and accident reporting.

Benefits

• 15% discount in Myton stores from day one.
• Additional 10% discount via the More Card for a friend or family member.
• Career progression and development opportunities.
• Subsidised staff canteen.
• Free parking.
• Market‑leading pension and life assurance.
• Healthcare and well‑being benefits, including Aviva Digital GP.
• Access to Morrisons MyPerks with discounts at high‑street shops, cinemas, gyms and more.
• Long service awards.
• Optional payroll charity donations.
• Enhanced family/maternity/parental leave.

Employment Details

• Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Job function: Manufacturing and Production
• Industries: Food and Beverage Manufacturing, Manufacturing, and Retail

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