About Us

Founded in 1965, Hughes Group is a proud family-run business and a market leader in the UKs fresh mushroom and plant-based retail sector. With a rich heritage and a forward-thinking mindset, weve grown rapidly through continuous investment in people, technology, and product innovation. Our commitment to quality and sustainability has positioned us at the forefront of a dynamic and evolving industry.

Located at Dungannon site(s)- May be required to work at other locations/ departments within Hughes Group.

Overall Purpose of The Role:

support the Company in implementing Health & Safety Policies & Procedures and meeting all legal obligations whilst ensuring the Health, Safety and well-being of our workforce.

Job Tasks and Duties:

• Adhere and work towards the company core values.
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures outlined in employee handbook.
• Provide advice and guidance to managers, supervisors and employees
• Policy setting and implementation
• Ensure compliance with all relevant Health & Safety Legislation
• Conduct H&S inspections and investigations
• Reporting
• Conduct Risk Assessments and follow up action planning
• Auditing internal and assistance during external
• Adhere to all health and safety practices
• Delivery on in-house training, booking external training
• Any other duties and reasonable tasks within your capability as set out by management.

Duties are not limited to those listed above.

Desirable / Qualities

• Driving license and/or access to transport or ability to fulfill any driving requirements of the role
• Good oral and written communication skills (Sufficient level of written and spoken English to maintain levels of safety)
• Ability to work with minimum supervision and coherently with other team members
• Flexibility with working times to ensure consistency of policy implementation and servicing of audits/investigations etc.

Experience/ Qualification

• Degree in relevant discipline preferred
• NEBOSH general certificate essential
• Relevant Training Qualification
• 3-5 years previous experience in a similar role (or able to demonstrate adequate knowledge and ability to fulfil the role)
• Experience in the food industry will be advantageous