Health and Safety Manager

Job Description

Health & Safety Manager

Location - Central Sites (Leven / Cameronbridge/Menstrie/Blackgrange/Shieldhall)

Contract: Full-time Onsite, permanent 38hour (Mon-Fri)

End date To Apply: 28th Oct

About the Function

Supply Chain & Manufacturing is where our brands are made, moved and delivered to the world.

With over half of our people working across more than 100 sites, this is a complex, large-scale operation that brings together production, logistics, engineering and supplier partnerships.

It's fast-paced and hands-on, with teams working together to ensure quality, efficiency and sustainability at every stage. From sourcing ingredients to getting products into customers' hands, you'll play a role in delivering the brands people know and love.

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced and capable H&S manager to join our team here in the Spirits Governance team. Reporting directly to the Spirits Senior COMAH EHS Manager, you will be one of two H&S Managers covering our central production sites and have responsibility for a team of two H&S co-ordinators.

As well as looking after and developing your team, the key responsibilities include -

• Lead health & safety agenda by providing functional leadership in the area of occupational health & safety
• Supporting the implementation of new programmes
• Compliance to legislation, Diageo policies, standards and protocols
• Ensures that the health & safety management system is developed and maintained
• Attends health & safety managers forum
• Monitors and report on compliance with H&S
• Manages actions arising from internal & external audits, incidents etc, GRMS, IA, GAR, ISO
• To drive simplification within processes that deliver continuous improvement
• Implement and embed health & safety improvement programmes linked to key priorities
• Manage and deliver an effective health & safety training programme
• Act as liaison with Regulators on health & safety for incidents that occur on site
• Delivery of the health & safety budget
• Support CAPEX submissions as either project sponsor or as a technical expert as the need arises
• Audit and/or verification of LTO Level 1 H&S audits and validation of IA actions

Some qualifications and experience that might make you a great fit! -

• NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent level Practitioner qualification in Occupational Safety & Health
• Corporate Membership of Institute Occupational Safety & Health
• Experience in health & safety leadership experience and a track record in a food / drink manufacturing environment or experience in a process safety environment such as chemical manufacturing or oil and gas
• Lead Audit Qualification would be advantageous
• Consistent record in managing health & safety incidents & activities

Pre-requisites to be successful in this position

NEBOSH qualified

A full and clean UK Driving License

Health and safety management experience within a process environment

Working with us
Flexibility is key to our success. Talk to us about what flexibility means to you, so that you're supported to manage your wellbeing and balance your priorities from day one.

We recognise and value performance, offering our people a highly competitive Rewards and Benefits package including an annual bonus, a product allowance, 6 months paid family leave, private medical insurance, share options, contributary pension scheme & many more.

Our purpose is crafting iconic drinks chosen for life's moments. And it's our people, with their different experiences, perspectives and talents, who make that possible.

We value diversity in its broadest sense and want everyone to feel they can belong, contribute and strive for their personal best. You'll work alongside people with different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives - challenging, supporting and learning from one another as one outstanding team.

Together, we're constantly learning and improving, combining the strength of our people, capabilities and iconic brands to raise the bar, grow and win. Wherever you join us, you'll have the opportunity to contribute, make an impact and play your part in making life's moments mean a little more.

Ready to bring your best? This could be your opportunity.

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Worker Type

Regular

Primary Location

Leven Processing

Additional Locations

Blackgrange, Cameronbridge, International Supply Technical Centre - Menstrie, Shieldhall

Job Posting Start Date

2026-10-13