Health and Safety Manager

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Health and Safety Manager, Ellesmere Port

Client:

Northwood

Location:

Ellesmere Port, United Kingdom

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

5

Posted:

30.03.2025

Expiry Date:

14.05.2025

Job Description:

About the Role

Are you an experienced Health and Safety Manager looking to develop your career in a major paper product manufacturer based at our site in Ellesmere Port?

We are looking for a Health and Safety Manager to join the team to support H&S standards. The candidate should have a minimum of Nebosh Diploma and will assist and actively participate with the site H&S responsibilities.

You will be working Monday to Friday - 40 hours per week.

As the Health and Safety Manager, you will guarantee that health and safety objectives connected to Northwood Consuma site at Ellesmere Port are achieved, in compliance with Group Policies.

Responsibilities include:

• Creating an environment for the necessary cultural change in Safety Performance
• Monitoring Safety audits done on time in full as per schedule
• Ensuring all H&S training needs are fulfilled in conjunction with the training team
• Helping set up and create a Site Safety Steering Committee and Safety Reps
• Supporting with chairing the monthly Safety Committee meeting
• Managing OH&S Management system with liaison with the Group H&S Manager
• Supporting with periodical management of RA’s and SSoW
• Ensuring the completion and management of Safety and Action Plan
• Ensuring that all safety legislation/legal compliance is met, HASAWA 1974, PUWER, LOLER etc.
• Enforcing adherence to safety rules and guidelines, leading by example
• Supporting with investigations into accidents, incidents and near misses as necessary
• Providing weekly and monthly updates on H&S performance and activities
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence across all levels, effectively managing both internal and external stakeholders.
• 3 years of Health and Safety experience - preferably within the manufacturing industry.
• NEBOSH Diploma
• Experience in developing and working with SharePoint
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs such as Word and Excel

About Company

Northwood is a family-owned group of associated companies that provide the manufacturing, supply, and transportation of paper hygiene and wiping products for both the away-from-home and consumer market.

Our mission is to be the market-leading partner of choice in the away-from-home tissue industry. One of only a small handful of companies in the UK market that is fully vertically integrated; Northwood is involved at each point in the supply chain, from raw material supply, tissue and towel manufacturing, end-user product converting, storage, and transportation.

Our remit is huge, with a portfolio of products covering two key systems brands, professional wiping, commodity, consumer paper, and private label. We sell into a distribution network spanning the UK, Ireland, and Europe, which in turn services markets such as healthcare, hospitality, hotels, engineering, janitorial, catering, and education.

We are a highly successful, award-winning, and ambitious business that has grown from a humble paper sales business to a market leader employing over 800 colleagues, across 11 sites in the UK and Spain.

We differentiate ourselves by excelling in product quality alongside market-leading service and sales support.

DE&I

At Northwood, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse environment where everyone is welcomed and respected. We strive to promote a workplace that celebrates diversity and encourages individuals to express their opinions and beliefs. We are dedicated to providing equal opportunities for all.

• Company pension
• Life assurance
• Free company products
• Free on-site parking
• Food, retail, holidays, cinema, and gym discounts
• Wellness programs, including Employee Assistance Program and OnDemand GP service