Health and Safety Manager

Health and Safety Manager
Salary: 35,000 – 40,000 per year
Job Type: Full–time

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dedicated Health and Safety Manager to lead and drive best practices in health, safety, and environmental management within a dynamic and forward–thinking FMCG organisation. This role is critical in ensuring compliance with company policies and health and safety regulations, fostering a culture of safety, and providing expert guidance across all levels of the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and implement health and safety strategies to cultivate a proactive safety culture.
• Ensure best practices are maintained and shared across the site.
• Coach, influence, and support business leaders and teams in safety and environmental leadership.
• Provide technical advice and updates on health and safety developments, ensuring compliance with targets and action plans.
• Collaborate with all departments to address and resolve health and safety concerns.
• Deliver training and coaching sessions on key health and safety best practices.
• Investigate accidents and incidents, implement corrective actions, and maintain comprehensive documentation.
• Represent the site in Health & Safety meetings and liaise with external authorities.
• Conduct inspections, audits, and risk assessments to proactively mitigate hazards.
• Manage health and safety training plans, identify training needs, and contribute to development initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations, including waste management, emissions, and energy use.
• Oversee data management through the company's IT safety system (Assure) and maintain accurate safety metrics.

Qualifications and Experience

• NEBOSH General Certificate and Technical Level IOSH Membership.
• Minimum 2 years' experience in a dedicated Health & Safety role.
• Experience managing site risks including asbestos, construction, COSHH, Legionella, fire, LOLER, and energy services.
• Strong knowledge of UK HS&E legislation.
• Experience in accident and incident investigations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP systems.

Benefits

• Company pension scheme.
• Death in Service benefit (salary x 4).
• Bupa Cashplan.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Long Service Allowance (2 & 5 years).
• 6–monthly production bonus.
• Safety boot contribution.
• Free hot drinks.
• Regular company events.

This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive and passionate Health and Safety Manager to make a real impact within a thriving organisation. If you have the expertise and drive to lead safety initiatives and enhance workplace wellbeing, we would love to hear from you!