General Manager

Job Summary: The Group Head of Health and Safety will be responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing the health and safety policies and procedures for multiple sites across the group. This is a newly created role with the scope to evolve and drive positive change. Playing a crucial part in ensuring the well-being of our employees, clients, and the communities in which we operate. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of health and safety regulations, a proven track record of implementing successful safety programs, and the ability to lead and inspire The Airedale Group to a best in class Health and Safety strategy.,

• Engage with stakeholders to gather information and review current business processes.


• Working collaboratively with all departments to integrate safety practices into daily operations.


• Develop and implement comprehensive health and safety policies, procedures, and programs for the entire organisation.


• Develop a strategic roadmap that will ensure best in class H&S practices across the group.


• Conduct regular risk assessments and ensure the implementation of effective control measures.


• Identify and report safety performance trends, working with relevant internal stakeholders to develop improvement plans.


• Provide leadership and direction to a team of safety professionals, ensuring a consistent and proactive approach to health and safety.


• Conduct training sessions to educate employees on safety policies, procedures, and best practices.


• Investigate incidents, accidents, and near misses, and implement corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.


• Stay abreast of industry trends, regulations, and best practices to continuously improve the company's safety programs.


• Define and embed a safety culture across all levels of the business.


• Create a training matrix, that will ensure all employees attend relevant training sessions and understand the correct policies and procedures to follow., This is a new position reflecting the extraordinary growth in the business over the past couple of years and offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact to Group profitability & efficiency. The Group employs 600+ people across multiple locations in the UK and offers significant scope for future progression.


If you are an experienced Health and Safety Manager looking for a new challenge, and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, we would love to hear from you; recruitment@airedale-group.co.uk.

Client Testimonials

"The work that Airedale undertook from planning to completion was professional throughout. We are extremely pleased with the finished kitchen and the work that was completed. Their Account Manager advised, planned and updated us throughout and we found the process 'stress free'. The catering team at Sandycroft are delighted with their new kitchen and really pleased that they were able to have input into the design and needs of their service provision. We have already engaged with Airedale for future planned projects following this investment and look forward to continuing our partnership."

Business Development Manager

Newydd Catering & Cleaning

"We found Airedale to be wholly professional and willing to engage with us from the onset, listening to our own concerns and addressing these in a timely manner. We are very pleased with the overall project."

Head of Catering, William McIlvanney Campus

Local Council

"We were hugely impressed with the professional presentation made by Airedale, their project sales manager had clearly done his research prior to our initial meeting and had a number of detailed, thoughtful solutions to our particular challenges. All of their staff were conscientious and the complex project was delivered within the strict timescale and budget allocated."


• NEBOSH qualified as a minimum.


• NEBOSH Diploma would be advantageous.


• Professional membership to IOSH or APS is desirable.


• A minimum of 3 years' experience in a lead Health and Safety role.


• Previous experience in a multi-site role.


• Passionate about improving systems, processes, and the customer experience.


• Experience in conducting safety audits, inspections, and incident investigations.


• A proactive and strong communicator with the ability to engage stakeholders and influence change.


• Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing effective health and safety programs.


• Analytical mindset with the ability to assess risks and develop proactive strategies.


• Strong leadership skills with proven success in driving a positive working culture.
  
  Group Head of Health & Safety


Company Overview: We are the market leading design, installation, and maintenance provider for commercial kitchens in the UK hospitality and food service industry. We work alongside clients from the initial designs through to bespoke fabrication and installation. Coupled with the largest body of professional maintenance engineers in the country, we offer the complete end to end solution to our extensive client base. We have long-standing relationships with many of the biggest multi-site brands in the UK., Langdale Estate and Spa

"Since the restaurant has opened there has been an increase in the staff footfall, with the well designed layout coupled with the use of the latest technology keeping queues down to a minimum. The whole installation despite its complexity was relatively pain free with the communication between Airedale's Project Manager and ourselves being a key factor."

Client Project Manager

Advanced Engineering Centre

"Our new catering facilities are second to none. As a primary provider of professional chef qualifications within the South West it was imperative to have a design which enabled excellent quality teaching and training. As a catering team we are extremely pleased with the final results; with the excellent support of Airedale it has enabled us to ensure first rate delivery of teaching in a first rate environment and will no doubt continue to aspire future chefs in future years."

Hospitality and Catering Curriculum Team Leader

Petroc College, Barnstaple

"The Airedale Group were appointed because of their depth of knowledge and experience in delivering similar schemes. Their staff were very professional and on-hand to answer any queries we had whilst our Chef's have commented that it is one of the best designed kitchens they have worked in."

General Manager

Acklam Hall

"We were continually impressed with Airedale's performance on this scheme. They assisted us with value engineering options throughout the tender process; were very competitive commercially and managed the on-site works seamlessly. Further, following practical completion they have attended to the operator's queries very quickly and held themselves professionally whilst working in a live hotel environment. "