At Trewithen we’re proud of our county, past and the generations who brought us here, but for inspiration we look to the future… In June 2024 we became part of the Ehrmann family, a 3rd generation family-owned business, which is one of Germany’s leading dairy companies. With over 100 years of heritage and a history of innovation in the production of high-quality dairy products.
We transform 150 million litres a year of the highest quality Cornish milk into the most delicious dairy products using natural ingredients. “Delicious Dairy, Done Right”
Our commitment to excellence and sustainability fuels our ambition to not just lead but transform the dairy industry. Supported by 250 passionate staff and 35 local family farms, we champion a thriving, forward-looking workplace that fosters growth, innovation, and celebrates our award-winning products.
We have an exciting new opportunity for a Health and Safety Manager to be responsible for overseeing our Health and Safety practices across our site.
Role Summary:
In summary the role will oversee the health and safety policies, procedures and practices of the company to ensure compliance with legislation and best practice. To develop and maintain a continuous improvement ethos, ensuring a safe and healthy working environment, and minimising the environmental impact of the company's operations.
The main duties will include:

• Driving culture change/reinforcement of a good safety culture, creating the forums and opportunities to involve and communicate with employees
• Working in conjunction with site management to drive the Safety agenda
• Implementing and gaining accreditation of ISO 14001
• Advising the board and senior management on safety, health and environmental matters
• Setting strategic health and safety objectives and reporting to the board and senior management on company health and safety issues
• Undertaking regular company health and safety training needs analysis identifying critical gaps of capability
• Conducting regular site audits and inspections, reporting non-compliance and hazardous conditions
• Formulating a risk assessment programme across the site
• Undertaking health and safety accident and incident investigation
• Liaising with company stakeholders regarding safety, health and environmental e.g. Health and Safety Executive, Fire Authorities, insurance companies, local councils and the Environment Agency

The person we are looking for:

• The ideal candidate will have a NEBOSH National Diploma (or equivalent) and relevant experience.
• An IEMA Associate Certificate in Environmental Management is desirable
• Food industry experience preferred
• Experience within a manufacturing environment
• Considerable experience in Factory Safety and Environmental Management

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £45,000.00 per year
Benefits:

• Canteen
• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• Gym membership
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Referral programme
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Lostwithiel: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 28/10/2024