Health and Safety Training - Hereford, Herefordshire, United Kingdom - Avara Foods Ltd

Description

Avara Foods is one of the UK's leading food businesses, supplying chicken and turkey to the country's major supermarkets and well-known restaurants.

We own and manage our entire supply chain, from farms to factory and all the way to the customer door – meaning we have careers that cover a whole range of functions.

We have major processing sites across England and Wales, and an agricultural network of over 350 farms, spanning from North Yorkshire to the South Coast and Wales.

Are you passionate about Compliance and Safety? Do you have IOSH or Nebosh qualifications?

As an inclusive, forward-thinking business, we take pride in our approach to investing in our Training and Safety across Avara Foods and are looking for a highly competent and motivated Training, Compliance & Safety Officer to join our Agriculture Team based at our Tram Feed Mill, Allensmore, Herefordshire.

As a Training, Compliance & Safety Officer you'll be working Monday to Friday 08:00 – 16:30

What will you be doing as a Training, Compliance & Safety Officer at Avara?

As a Training, Compliance & Safety Officer you'll be providing support and guidance to the management team to minimise/remove risk of accidents, work related-illnesses and injuries within the feed mill whilst maintaining high standards of health and safety in the workplace.

You will ensure feed mill compliance to external regulatory requirements and internal policies and procedures. This role is responsible for identifying employee training and development needs and planning, organising, and overseeing appropriate training.
What will your key responsibilities as Training, Compliance & Safety include?
Establish and maintain a thorough risk assessment and task procedure management system.
Ensure all accidents, incidents and near misses are reported through theFocus Safety App.
Manage site hygiene standards.
Administration of Quality Control feed and hygiene samples / swabs and feed complaints.
Support with new employee onboarding and attend new employee probation reviews.
Conduct new and refresher respiratory face fit testing for employees (Training will be given).
Ensure records are maintained and training refreshers are undertaken in a timely fashion.
Meet with other site safety, compliance and training officers regularly to share best practice, knowledge and experiences.
Nebosh qualification
Knowledge of regulatory organisations & understanding the law – Desirable
Experience of delivering training - EssentialManual Handling Instructor qualification – Desirable
The Benefits of Working for

Avara Foods:

As a Training, Compliance & Safety Officer you will enjoy a secure, supportive, and progressive working environment, where your contribution and achievements will be recognised and rewarded.

We offer comprehensive training as well as continuous development as you build your long-term career with us. 31 days holiday allowance

• 6 % pension
• Life assurance
• Various lifestyle benefits, such as cashback perks, exclusive shopping discounts from well-known retailers, and discounted cinema tickets
• Wellbeing resources, including free online health advice & support, and wellbeing assessments.
• Free staff parking

Due to Bird Welfare, it is essential that you do not own any Avian Pets, Poultry or Porcine.