Environment Health and Safety Manager

Job Description
SHE Manager
Onsite 5 days at our Factory in Rainham, Essex
Reporting to our Site Director
About us
Lions Prep is the UK’s highest-rated meal plan service, cooked by chefs. We prepare, cook, and deliver fresh and healthy meals to your door so you can save time and eat healthy at the same time.
We work with people from all diverse backgrounds and communities and recognise our own biases. We strive to create a strong sense of belonging and believe we will be better equipped to achieve our goals by building a team that approaches problems from different angles, using different perspectives and experiences to solve problems. All qualified applicants will be considered, and we have no regard for age, ethnicity, ability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, nationality, race, religion, or sexual orientation the more the merrier, and together we can achieve greatness
Your impact
To provide professional support and guidance to the site Leadership team on all operational Health, Safety and Environment matters and site Strategy delivery in alignment with Health, Safety and Environment policy.
Key Responsibilities:
Drive Health, Safety and Environment performance improvement at a given site(s) to deliver agreed KPI targets
Performance improvement to drive SHE KPI's
Qualitative feedback
Ensure the site's Health, Safety and Environment policies and systems are managed effectively to support the adherence to all relevant legislation and agreed internal standards
Policies and systems in place
Policies and systems up to date
Monitor and embed the site management processes, including the investigation of all lost time incidents and management of the incident recording system, to ensure a safe working environment is maintained
Incident investigation
Action plans
Ensure that Health, Safety and Environment incidents are reported to the enforcing authorities, in accordance with the requirements of relevant regulations, to ensure legal compliance
Compliance with report requirements
Timely reporting
Lead the site's Health, Safety and Environment audit programmes to ensure compliance with agreed standards and recommend areas for improvement
Planning and preparation completed
Compliance
Number of issues addressed/closed out
Co-ordinate and manage local Stakeholder relationships (EA, HSE, Customers, Local Community) and ensure no compliance issues
Planning and preparation completed
Compliance
Develop and deliver the site's Health, Safety and Environment plan in conjunction with the site's leadership team to improve Health, Safety and Environment performance
Site's Health, Safety and Environment Plan agreed
Understanding and deployment by the site's teams
Ensure that Health, Safety and Environment matters are considered in all Capex projects in line with policy and insurance requirements
All Capex projects have Health, Safety and Environment section completed and signed
Develop and implement Safety/Environmental Awareness culture development activities across all functions
Clear Safety/Environmental Awareness plan in place
Evidence of delivery of training
Ensure the effective performance management of any direct reports and coaching/talent development of Front Line and Shift Management to support the delivery of the Health, Safety and Environment plan
Performance Ratings
Evidence of coaching intervention
Development, talent and succession plans
About you
Significant experience in EHS advisory roles, preferably within the food industry or related industrial operations.
Thorough understanding of UK and European health, safety, and environmental legislation.
Possess a NEBOSH National Diploma or equivalent certification.
Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science, or a related field. Additional qualifications in Engineering or Science are advantageous.
Proficient in incident investigation and root cause analysis techniques.
Skilled in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, for effective data analysis and presentation.
Strong communicator capable of developing and delivering training, leading safety initiatives, and engaging with both internal teams and external partners.
Proactive and solution-focused approach, with a commitment to fostering a safe, inclusive, and environmentally responsible workplace.
Mission
We inspire busy people to eat well and live better - Delivering chef-cooked meals crafted from quality, locally sourced produce.
Vision
At Lions Prep, we are more than just a food company. We are helping create a food system that is fair and transparent, where everyone has access to ethically sourced, quality food.
With tech at the forefront of our strategy, we are continuously innovating whilst staying true to our people. Our commitment to a healthy planet is never compromised.
Values
Empowerment: We empower our people to make strong, independent decisions with confidence
Transparency: We share information openly and with intention
Open Communication: We communicate directly and honestly
High Performance: We foster an environment that attracts, retains, and rewards high performance
Agility: We encourage flexibility in our people by reducing blockers and prioritising their creativity and productivity