Health & Safety Manager

Health and Safety Manager

Location: Pontypool

Position: Full Time, Permanent

Salary: Circa GBP60,000

Our Client:

Autograph Recruitment is delighted to be working with another key player in the food manufacturing industry, committed to delivering high–quality, innovative products to high–profile, well–known customers. We are looking for a Health & Safety Manager to join their team in Pontypool.

The Health & Safety Manager will play a key role in shaping and strengthening the company's health and safety culture. The ideal candidate will be a proactive, experienced professional who is passionate about ensuring a safe and compliant working environment. You will play a key role in leading the development, implementation, and monitoring of health and safety procedures, promoting a culture of safety across the business.

Responsibilities:

1. Develop, implement, and maintain health and safety policies and procedures in line with industry regulations and best practices.
2. Conduct regular risk assessments and audits across the manufacturing site, identifying potential hazards and implementing corrective actions.
3. Lead health and safety training initiatives to ensure that employees are informed about workplace safety, emergency protocols, and safe work practices.
4. Monitor and report on health and safety performance, ensuring the business meets both internal and external safety standards.
5. Ensure the workplace remains compliant with all relevant local and national safety regulations.
6. Investigate and report on accidents, near–misses, and safety–related incidents, and ensure corrective actions are taken to prevent recurrence.
7. Collaborate with the senior management team to promote a safety–first culture and improve overall site safety.
8. Maintain and manage health and safety documentation, including reports, safety plans, and records of safety training and inspections.
9. Keep up–to–date on safety trends and regulations in the food manufacturing industry to ensure the business remains proactive in its approach to workplace safety.

The Ideal Candidate:

1. NEBOSH, IOSH, or equivalent Health and Safety certification
2. Minimum 1 year of experience in an H&S role within food manufacturing in the UK
3. Strong analytical skills and the ability to assess risks and implement safety procedures.
4. Proactive, hands–on approach to solving health and safety challenges.
5. Passionate and engaging

Next Steps:

If this sounds like a great opportunity and you can demonstrate a proven track record in delivering the above, enthusiastically, with solid results, then please click Apply to upload your CV for consideration.