Head of Health, Safety

**Come and join the leading #avoexperts**

Westfalia Fruit is a leading multinational supplier of fresh fruit and related value added products to global markets. Through our vertically-integrated supply chain we grow, source, ripen, pack, process and market quality avocadoes & fresh produce - 365 days a year & across the globe.

With the largest avocado-growing footprint in the world, we are recognised as the leading **#avoexperts**, and considered as the supplier of choice to both retail & wholesale customers whom we serve from sales offices in the UK, Europe, North America, Latin America & Southern Africa.

**We’re looking for a Head of Health, Safety & Wellbeing to join our team in Europe.**

**We are open to the location of the successful person, but you must be within commutable distance from our office in the Poeldijk, Netherlands.**

In this new position, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping a culture of safety and well-being, overseeing everything from risk management to training initiatives. You'll collaborate with regional teams and ensure compliance across all our European sites, including offices, packhouses, and our avocado orchard in Portugal.

**Responsibilities include**:

- Develop and implement health, safety, and wellbeing strategies across Europe.
- Conduct risk assessments and audits to identify and mitigate hazards.
- Oversee training programs to keep employees informed and safe.
- Lead investigations into incidents and implement corrective actions.
- Champion employee well-being initiatives and foster a healthy work environment.
- Ensure compliance with European health and safety regulations.
- Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

**Requirements**:
**Essential**
- Chartered Member of a relevant professional body (e.g., IOSH) or working towards Chartership.
- Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Health, or a related field.
- Strong background in health and safety management.
- Strong knowledge of European health and safety regulations.
- Excellent leadership and communication skills.

**Desirable**
- Experience in the food or agricultural industry.
- Experience developing and delivering training programs.
- Proficiency in health and safety management software.
- Additional language skills (beneficial for regional communication).

**Benefits**
- 26 days vacation, plus national holidays
- Competitive salary
- Company pension scheme
- Company phone & laptop
- We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, or veteran, neurodiversity or disability status._