Health, Safety, Environment & Welfare Manager

Wayland Farms Ltd are a pig production company who are passionate about breeding and nurturing the best pigs in the country. We form part of the successful Cranswick Plc., one of the largest food producers in Britain.

This is an exciting opportunity based at our Watton site for an enthusiastic and driven Health, Safety & Environment Manager to play a key role in supporting Cranswick Farming Norfolk.

To oversee the day to day Health, Safety, Environmental Welfare function across the units, workshops and office. Providing advice on Health & Safety and Environmental issues, proactively supporting and improving the site's Health & Safety, Environmental and welfare systems and processes. Support Cranswick Country Foods with their Health and Safety and provide cover in their H&S Manager's absence.

Main responsibilities

· Carry out workplace H&S Assessments ensuring that they are carried out in line with legislation and updated and reviewed when necessary.

· Manage the records relating to the above assessments ensuring that they are complete and up to date at all times.

· Maintain certification for "ISO " (Health and Safety Management System) "ISO 45001" (Environmental Management System) and EPR (environmental permit regulations) on all units that applies to it.

· Where EPR applications need to be applied for, be responsible for carrying out the full application to completion.

· Manage Insurance audits (casualty loss, plus property loss and business interruption).

· Process and coordinate Civil Claims for the site in a timely manner.

· Organise and assist in the reviewing of risk assessments after accidents/incidents.

· Deliver in-house training and inductions ensuring all relevant areas of H&S are conveyed via an appropriate medium i.e. language, handbooks, presentation etc.

· Liaise with the Group H&S Manager in respect of updates and changes in the H&S policies and procedures and the Group Environmental Manager as and when necessary to support in the management of environmental issues

· Conduct a full and thorough investigation of accidents that occur on site's

· Ensure all accidents or near misses are recorded correctly and in their entirety in the appropriate books and documentation.

· Assist in carrying out internal H&S audits and inspections.

· Proactively promote awareness of H&S issues throughout the sites

·Liaise with Departmental Supervisors & Human Resources regarding new starters/transfer of staff etc.

· Ensure training is delivered and the matrix is updated on a regular basis and records correspond accordingly.

· Implement the Company's Quality, H&S and Environmental and Ethical policies.

· Be the point of contact and deal with Regulatory bodies for HS&E

· Proactively support Cranswick Country Foods' H&S Manager with their H&S on site

· Provide cover in the absence of the Cranswick Country Foods' H&S Manager, supporting the H,S and Training Coordinator with their duties and development

· Produce a monthly report for the Ops director outlining accidents in the period.

· Ensure all pig welfare is adhered to as per Wayland Farms Code of Practice, Red Tractor and Freedom foods regulations in all departments (inclusive of third party farms) and report back any welfare none compliance to the ops director with immediate effect

· Undertake any other reasonable duties as instructed by your Manager as required and understand that these duties may be in another department.

· Conduct yourself in a responsible and courteous manner at all times.

· Always act in accordance with the training you have been provided.

· Maintain confidentiality regarding the work that is carried out.

· Not to interfere with any safety function or device.

· Ensure that you adhere to and understand your personal responsibilities with regard the Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1974, site safety rules, company policies and procedures at all times.

· Maintain the health, safety and welfare of oneself and other colleagues.

· Undertake any training that the company deems necessary that may assist you to affect the above responsibilities.

· To always act in the best interest of Wayland Farms/Cranswick Country Foods.

· Respect and honour the sentiment of the Cranswick plc ethical policies and codes of conduct when interacting with your colleagues at all times

· Provide cover and support for the admin team if required

· Assist with win pig to ensure report delivery time scales are met and train new operatives on win pig if required.

· Lead by example and maintain appropriate behavioural standards for self and team

Additional responsibilities

Health and Safety

· Ensure that you understand and adhere to your personal responsibilities with regard the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 or Health and Safety at Work (Northern Ireland) Order SI 1978/1039:

· Take reasonable care of yourself and others' health and safety while at work; · Co-operate with your employer on health and safety matters such as:

Reporting incidents, near misses or hazards and investigations.

· Anything provided in the interests of health, safety or welfare must not be intentionally or recklessly interfered with or misused, such as PPE, equipment & machinery.

· Responsible for ensuring compliance with company policies, procedures, site rules and information and instruction given by your employer.

· To respect and honour the sentiment of the Cranswick ethical policies and codes of conduct, when interacting with your colleagues at all times.

Food Safety

To understand the importance of ensuring all statutory (industry guidelines), legal, food safety, integrity, authenticity, and customer requirements are met, and ensuring staff under your supervision are aware of the roles they play in meeting these requirements and adhere to established company procedures at all times. Ensure adherence to all standards and processes relating to CCP monitoring, allergen management, glass, complaints, label verifications, integrity, authenticity, and other paperwork in your area.

Environmental

Every employee plays an integral role in supporting Cranswick Plc's Second Nature framework, sustainability commitments, and overall environmental compliance. All employees are responsible for carrying out their duties in the most environmentally efficient manner. Any environmental issues arising from their activities must be managed in accordance with legal requirements and in line with the company's environmental policies and procedures

People

Respect, Inclusion & Fair Treatment

We treat everyone with dignity, embrace diversity, and create a workplace where people feel welcome, valued, and able to do their best work. We maintain a culture free from harassment and ensure fair, responsible working practices.

Ethics & Responsible Business Conduct

We act with integrity, make responsible decisions, and uphold the highest ethical standards. We support Cranswick's commitment to the ETI Base Code and understand our responsibility to protect workers' rights and prevent modern slavery.

Collaboration & High-Performance Ways of Working

We work together openly and respectfully, supporting one another to succeed. By fostering empowerment, engagement and agility, we build high-performing teams prepared for the future.

Learning & Continuous Improvement

We continually develop our skills, stay up to date with mandatory training, and look for opportunities to improve the way we work.

Accountability

We take responsibility for our actions, hold ourselves and each other to high standards, and consistently demonstrate behaviours aligned with Cranswick's values and culture.

Requirements, Experience and Person Specification

· Group and site induction.

· Level 2 H&S awareness.

· Understanding of relevant risk assessments and trained as competent to safe working procedures.

· Understanding and application of hazard identification and near miss reporting.

Key Relationships: Compliance Coordinator, Operations Director, Finishing Manager, Breeding Manager, Transport

Benefits

• Competitive Salary: Discussed at application stage
• Share Save Scheme: Access to purchase shares at a discounted rate
• Pension Scheme: Enhanced contribution options
• Employee Discounts: Discounts at major high street stores and supermarkets through our company portal
• Free on-site parking
• Store Discount

A full job description is available upon request. Salary to be discussed at interview stage.

To apply, please submit your covering letter and CV to: [email protected]

Closing date: 14th October 2026. Please note that if a suitable candidate is found, this closing date may be brought forward.