Job description
As part of the Health Safety & Environmental team, you will work as part of a dedicated, driven and supportive team. As your skills and knowledge develop over time, you will get involved in all aspects of environmental and health & safety within the business and your responsibility will increase.
Some of your responsibilities will include:
- Assistance in undertaking H&S and environmental audits and inspections on site;
- Monitoring and reviewing protective and preventative measures on site whilst supporting the planning and implementation of these measures;
- Conducting Risk Assessment and Safe Working Practices (SWPs) with support from the Health & Safety Manager and consider how risks can be reduced effectively ;
- Working alongside and supporting production in rolling out SWPs and SOP’s;
- A proactive approach to H&S with the goal of reducing accidents / near misses by assisting in activities including writing and roll out of team briefs and Task Observation Behavioural Evaluation Reports;
- General H&S reporting and raising awareness - liaising with Department Managers;
- Assist with H&S investigations and the collation of information;
- Conduct low/medium level H&S investigations;
- Assist with the organization of site training i.e. accident investigation, manual handing;
- Assisting in the development of the H&S Management System as well assisting Departments by use of Continuous Improvement tools;
- Completion of COSHH assessments and chemical handling/storage requirements;
- Assist with Environmental Management such as waste streams, Energy KPIs and preparation of internal and external audits;
- Support the required Occupational Health programmes in place by the Company;
- Monitor and maintain site H&S and Environmental KPI targets;
- To work with a continuous improvement mindset;
- Maintain and attend courses to develop, maintain and acquire knowledge to maintain your CPD;
- Maintain and improve the Environmental Management System on site to ISO 14001 standard;
- Maintain and improve the Energy Management System on site to ISO 50001 standard;
- Undertake audits on site to ensure our IPPC permit is being adhered to.
With us you would receive:
- 1-to-1 coaching, dedicated mentors, and bespoke management development to help you grow professionally.
- Fast track career progression and the potential to rotate to different areas of the business, broadening your horizons and giving you the chance to explore new challenges.
- The opportunity to learn from passionate and knowledgeable people with invaluable on-the-job training.
- Investment in residential offsite training and team building to further enhance your skills, ensuring you stay ahead of the game.
What we are looking for
- Recognised Degree in Health & Safety or Environmental Management accredited by the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) or NEBOSH National Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety or equivalent. The following qualifications are also desirable;
- Professional Membership IOSH/ IEMA/ CQI;
- Highly motivated, ambitious and commercially minded;
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Office;
- Knowledge of continuous improvement
- Excellent time management;
- Understanding of team dynamics, demonstrating the ability to work as an active and constructive member of a team with a professional enthusiastic attitude;
- Excellent attention to detail;
- The successful candidate must, by the commencement of employment, have the right to work in the UK.
Accepted degree subjects
- environmental science and ecology
Additional job details
- Location
- Bedfordshire
- Salary
- £28,000
Rising to £30,000 after one years service
How to apply
Applications will be reviewed as they are received. We reserve the right to close the role should suitable applicants by found in advance of the closing date.
While Dunbia value all applications, it’s policy is to not provide feedback on any applications that are unsuccessful at the shortlisting stage.
Click Apply to start your application now. This job will be available on Prospects until 31 May 2026
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Closing date: 31 May 2026