Head of Safety, Health and Environment (Logistics)

Why Greencore? Following the combination with Bakkavor in January 2026, we're one of the UK's leading creators of convenience food, driven by a simple purpose: to make everyday taste better. As a vibrant and fast-moving business, we're proud to employ over 28,000 talented colleagues across 36 manufacturing sites and 21 distribution depots in the UK and the US. Together, we bring delicious food to life. Our products cover every meal occasion from breakfast through to dinner and dessert, with lunch and snacking in between.

In FY25, our shared passion helped us achieve combined revenues of approximately 4bn. Our extensive direct to store (DTS) network, with 17 depots across the UK, allows us to deliver fresh and frozen food both our own and from trusted partners to thousands of stores every day, ensuring consumers enjoy the very best, whenever and wherever they shop. We're looking for a Head of Safety, Health & Environment to join our Central SHE Team, reporting to the Director of Safety, Health & Environment, while playing a key leadership role as part of the Direct to Store (DTS) Logistics Leadership Team.

This is a pivotal position that shapes the strategy and culture of safety across our national logistics, warehousing and distribution operations. Why this role matters This is more than compliance. This is your opportunity to shape a culture where every colleague gets home safe and well, every day, where safety is not just a priority - it's who we are. You'll lead a small, capable team, influence leaders across the logistics business, and represent Greencore with external regulators. What you'll be doing

  • Set strategy, inspire change - Develop and implement a forward-looking Logistics Safety Health and Environment strategy aligned with business growth and regulatory change.
  • Drive consistency and best practice - Oversee policies, systems, and governance across multiple sites to ensure safe, efficient operations.
  • Lead and coach - Build the capability of a small team and mentor colleaugues across the business to embed safety ownership and awareness.
  • Be our external voice - Engage confidently with regulators (HSE, LA, EA), acting as a trusted representative for the business.
  • Champion road risk - Collaborate with transport and logistics teams to enhance road safety, using data and insight to drive improvements.
  • Support property decisions - Lead on H&S due diligence for new and existing premises, ensuring facilities support safe operations from day one.
  • Foster engagement and trust - Build relationships at all levels, from depot teams to senior leaders, creating shared ownership for safety.
  • Be part of the Senior SHE team across the entire business, working with the business to advance the agenda and continuously improve business and risk profile.
  • Leading Greencore's approach to on-site security What we're looking for * Proven leadership in health & safety, ideally in logistics, distribution or warehousing * NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent * Chartered Member of IOSH (or working towards) * Strong grasp of road risk and its wider impact on people and operations * Ability to translate H&S strategy into clear, actionable plans * Collaborative style - people listen when you speak, because you listen to them * Energy, resilience and a track record of driving cultural and operational change * A passion for making workplaces safer, healthier and more empowering We're not all the same at Greencore, and our differences help us to make every day taste better for all our stakeholders. We truly put our people at the core and are proud of our diversity. What you'll get in return * Competitive salary and job-related benefits * Holidays * Competitive matched pension contributions * Life insurance up to 4x salary * Company share save scheme * Greencore Qualifications * Exclusive Greencore employee discount platform * Access to a full Wellbeing Centre platform * Enhanced parental leave and menopause policies Throughout your time at Greencore, you will be supported with on the job training and development opportunities to further your career.
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