Title:  Occupational Health Lead

As an Occupational Health Lead, you’ll play a vital role in protecting and promoting the health and wellbeing of our workforce. This position offers the opportunity to deliver comprehensive occupational health services (OHS) and provide expert advice that ensures compliance, minimises risk, and supports a safe, productive working environment.

Working at the intersection of clinical expertise, health promotion, and regulatory compliance, you’ll collaborate with HR, managers, and cross-functional teams to drive proactive health initiatives and support individual case management. You’ll also lead and develop a team of two Occupational Health Advisors, ensuring best practice and high standards across all OH activities.

Reporting to the HR Manager, you’ll be based at our Wrexham plant with occasional travel to support wider business needs. The role combines hands-on health assessments, strategic advisory responsibilities, and leadership in policy development and training.

A Taste of What You’ll Be Doing 

• Workload Management: Organise and prioritise your own workload and coordinate contracted support services.
• Health Screening & Assessments: Deliver mandatory health screenings and pre-placement assessments to ensure compliance and advise on fitness for work and reasonable adjustments.
• HR & Case Management Support: Provide expert guidance to HR and managers on sickness absence, rehabilitation, and case management for safe and timely return to work.
• Health Promotion Initiatives: Develop and deliver health promotion programmes and lifestyle assessments aligned with business needs and national strategies.
• First Aid Leadership: Manage and train first aid personnel, ensuring best practice and compliance with First Aid at Work Regulations and company policies.
• Specialist Training Delivery: Prepare and deliver training on occupational health topics such as stress, ergonomics, and health and safety for new employees.
• Compliance & Governance: Ensure compliance in health and safety risk assessments, medicines management, and data protection while overseeing travel health and DSE programmes.
• Policy Development & Team Leadership: Lead policy creation and team management, including site OH policies and line management of OH Advisor.

We’re Looking for Someone With 

• State Registered or Registered General Nurse qualification
• Occupational Health Certificate/Diploma or Degree
• NEBOSH Certificate and/or Diploma
• Audiometry and Spirometry Certification
• Strong IT skills and experience with OH computerised systems
• Experience in an Occupational Health role
• Food Hygiene Certificate

What’s Next 

After you apply, your application will be reviewed by a real recruiter, so it may take us a few weeks to get back to you by email or phone. Visit our How We Hire page to get insights into our hiring process and more about what we offer. 

Need assistance throughout the application or hiring process? Email European.recruitment@kellanova.com 

If you join our team, you’ll be rewarded for the difference you make. Our comprehensive benefits offer you the support you need through your life events, big or small. Visit our benefits page & be sure to ask your recruiter for more specific information. 

Get to Know Us 

At Kellanova, we are driven by our vision to be the world’s best-performing snacks-led powerhouse, unleashing the full potential of our differentiated brands and our passionate people. Our portfolio of iconic, world-class brands include Pringles, Cheez-It, Pop-Tarts, MorningStar Farms, Special K, Krave, Zucaritas, Tresor, Crunchy Nut, among others. 

Kellanova’s Culture of Best means we bring our best to all that we do in pursuit of our vision to be the world’s best performing snacks-led powerhouse. Our culture celebrates boldness and empowers our people to challenge the status quo, achieve results, and win together. 

Our focus on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (ED&I) enables us to build a culture of belonging where all employees have a place at the table and are inspired to share their passion, talents and ideas to work.

Mars has agreed to acquire Kellanova in a combination that will shape the future of snacking! The transaction is anticipated to close towards the end of 2025 (subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals). The companies remain separate until closing.

 You can learn more at www.futureofsnacking.com and our hiring teams will be happy to discuss further questions if your application advances in the hiring process.

What does it take to be the best? Someone like you. 

Kellanova is an Equal Opportunity Employer that strives to provide an inclusive work environment, a seat for everyone at the table, and embraces the diverse talent of its people. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information regarding our efforts to advance Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, please visit our website here.