Environmental, Health & Safety Technician - Food Manufacturing

The Environmental, Health & Safety Technician will play a key role in supporting the site's day-to-day Health and Safety management system. They will act as the first point of contact for incident reviews, participate in inspections and audits, and coach managers and supervisors to take ownership of health, safety, and environmental standards.

Client Details

This client is mid-sized national food manufacturer that does own brand and private label for all major retailers. Based in Aylesbury, this site is small site of about 30-40 headcount and this Environmental, Health & Safety Technician will report into the Site GM with the support of programs and systems for the EHS Central Unit.

Description

• Support the Site Manager in investigating incidents and identifying underlying causes and improvement opportunities.
• Review findings from incident investigations to highlight lessons learned and recommend practical safety enhancements.
• Compile and analyze monthly safety performance data, identifying emerging trends and communicating these insights to the Site Manager and the wider organization.
• Conduct regular site inspections and audits in key risk areas, ensuring compliance and continuous improvement.
• Actively contribute to promoting the site's SHE culture and engage employees in the ongoing SHE journey.
• Deliver improvement initiatives and projects, including the development and refinement of the SHE management system.
• Participate in professional development activities to enhance personal knowledge and technical competence.
• Share and promote best practices across the wider group to drive consistency and improvement.
• Provide coaching, expert guidance, and hands-on support on all SHE-related issues at every level of the site.
• Stay informed about updates to SHE legislation and best practices, ensuring compliance and proactive adaptation.
• Contribute to the preparation of periodic Group SHE performance reports and KPI summaries.
• Assist in assessing SHE training requirements and support the design, delivery, or facilitation of training sessions where needed.
• Lead or support investigations into incidents and accidents, ensuring accurate documentation and follow-up.
• Oversee the management of corrective and preventive actions, ensuring timely reporting both internally and externally.
• Promote a culture of learning by ensuring that lessons from incidents and audits are effectively communicated.
• Maintain personal continuous professional development (CPD) to stay current in the SHE field.
• Conduct audits and inspections, reporting outcomes and recommendations to the SHE Manager.
• Provide input and advice during project planning and new equipment procurement to ensure compliance and safe implementation.
• Collaborate with HR and occupational health teams to effectively manage workplace health risks and issues.
• Undertake any other duties or responsibilities as requested, ensuring all tasks are carried out in accordance with site SHE standards.

Profile

A successful Environmental, Health & Safety Technician should have:

• Full right to work for next 10+ years in the UK (no 2-3 years visas).
• NEBOSH Certificate or equivalent (European Qualification Framework (EQF) Level 4)
• Knowledge of Health, Safety, and Environmental regulations within the Food or Beverage manufacturing, warehouse or distribution setting.
• Experience in conducting audits and risk assessments.
• Knowledge of ISO14001
• Proficiency in preparing detailed reports and analysing EHS performance data.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams in Leicester.
• A relevant qualification in Health, Safety, or Environmental Management.

Job Offer

• Competitive salary of £35,000 GBP.
• Permanent position within the FMCG industry.
• Opportunities to contribute to meaningful EHS initiatives.
• Professional development in a supportive work environment.
• Convenient Aylesbury location.

If you are an experienced EHS Technician seeking a new challenge, this is an excellent opportunity to apply your expertise in a rewarding role. Apply today to take the next step in your career!