Health & Safety Specialist

Health & Safety Specialist (Bridge Staffing Agency Placement)

Position: Health & Safety Specialist

Location: Flaxby, North Yorkshire

Contract Type: Temporary / Agency Placement (Permanent listing via Manufacturing: 40 Hours per week)

Pay Rate: Competitive Salary + Excellent Agency Benefits

Shift Pattern: Monday - Friday (Day shifts)

Closing Date: 21 August 2026

About the Role

Are you an experienced Health & Safety professional looking to make a significant impact in a fast-paced manufacturing environment? Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency is partnering with Morrisons Manufacturing to source a dedicated Health & Safety Specialist for their site in Flaxby.

Reporting to the Site Manager, you will lead the site's safety initiatives, collaborating with the senior team to embed a robust safety culture and ensure all colleagues work in a safe, standardized environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Legislation & Compliance: Ensure site management, colleagues, and visitors comply fully with H&S legislation and company safety policies. Continuously review compliance, deliver accurate reports, and action-plan against trends.

• Audits & Continuous Improvement: Play a lead role in advancing the Company Safety Plan, conducting regular audits, and maintaining workplace hygiene levels.

• Hazard & Accident Management: Monitor near misses, support managers with routine floor walks, and actively investigate potential hazards and accidents.

• Training & Engagement: Deliver H&S training for new and existing staff/managers, ensuring everyone is trained to the required level.

• Stakeholder & Union Collaboration: Lead from an H&S perspective at site meetings in partnership with the union, listening and responding to concerns while sharing best practices with internal stakeholders.

What We Are Looking For

• Qualifications: NEBOSH General Certificate with extensive H&S experience (ideally within FMCG Manufacturing). A NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent is highly desirable.

• Experience: Proven track record in a fast-paced operational environment, driving KPIs (audit scores, accident stats, near-miss reductions) and managing multiple stakeholders.

• Mindset: Confident, proactive self-starter who excels at coaching peers, building strong relationships, and implementing safe systems of work (risk assessments, accident reporting).

• Supply Chain Awareness: Understanding of the wider supply chain and how safe working practices protect stock, products, and site service.

Why Work Through Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency?

• Professional Placements: Access rewarding, high-impact temporary assignments with industry leaders.

• Competitive Compensation: Reliable, competitive pay rates aligned with your professional expertise.

• Dedicated Support: Work closely with a personal agency consultant to manage your placement and support your career trajectory.

• Potential for Permanency: An exceptional opportunity to demonstrate your capability for ongoing roles or permanent positions within major manufacturing networks.