Lab Manager (Health and Safety Manager)

At Caterfood we are looking for an experienced confident QHSE Manager to join our team. As QHSE Manager you will lead and influence stakeholders across the depot to deliver a safe, compliant and high-performing operation, ensuring health, safety, environmental and food safety standards are clearly understood, consistently applied and owned by all employees. Working collaboratively across the operation, you will coach, challenge and support stakeholders to make sound decisions, while promoting a positive and accountable safety culture. Hours: 40 Hours a week (8 - 5 or 9 - 6) Caterfood is an independently run foodservice company with a heritage in frozen food, catering and distribution in Devon, Cornwall and the Southwest of England and Wales. We pride ourselves on being a company which truly puts customer service at the top of our agenda. Responsible for ensuring the depot is compliant to all applicable legislation/ H&S Policy and escalate risks where not. Own and maintain health, safety, environmental and food safety management systems, including audits, reporting, performance metrics and associated controls, driving legal compliance and continuous improvement across the depot Ensure all statutory inspections, monitoring and compliance checks are completed in accordance with legislative and company requirements. Ensure food safety monitoring programmes, including temperature control processes, are effectively managed and reviewed to maintain legal, customer and BRC requirements. Lead the development, coordination and delivery of all health, safety, environmental and food safety training across the depot, including inductions, toolbox talks, management briefings and role-specific compliance training. Manage the implementation and maintenance of emergency procedures, including fire, first aid, and incident response arrangements Accountable for planning, coordinating and delivering internal audits across the depot. Work in partnership with the Depot Management team to identify and review compliance key performance indicators to identify issues proactively and suggest improvements and efficiencies to better meet business/legal/customer requirements. Influence Depot Management team to ensure all Health & Safety, Environmental and Food Standards training is completed on time and in full. Be responsible for control of the site facilities budget, analysing costs alongside key stakeholders in property, procurement to support and delivery value for the business. Food Safety Level 3 HACCP Level 3 Experience leading QHSE and food safety compliance within food manufacturing (or similar, such as wholesale, logistics or distribution). Strong working knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation and food safety standards. Proven ability to develop, implement and maintain management systems, policies, and procedures Strong coaching, influencing and stakeholder management skills. Strong analytical, reporting and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify trends, assess risk and make evidence-based recommendations. Company Pension 25 days holiday + 8 Bank Holidays Employee Discount Health Care Cash Plan Life Assurance B&Q Discount