H&S Manager

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Health & Safety professional to join a well-established manufacturing and distribution business, supporting the continued development of safety, environmental and quality standards across a large operational site. This role offers the chance to influence site-wide culture, drive compliance initiatives and work closely with senior stakeholders to deliver continuous improvement.

Client Details

Our client is a highly regarded industrial organisation operating within a fast-paced manufacturing and logistics environment. With a strong commitment to safety, operational excellence and continuous improvement, the business has invested significantly in its people, processes and facilities, creating an environment where health and safety is a core business priority. The successful candidate will join a collaborative leadership team and play a key role in supporting future growth and compliance objectives of the wider company.

Description

Reporting to the Operations Director, the Health & Safety Manager will be responsible for developing, implementing and continuously improving health, safety and environmental management systems across the site, whilst also focussing on behavioural safety of all colleagues. The role will ensure legislative compliance, drive best practice, support training and stakeholder engagement, and lead the delivery of site-wide safety initiatives.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing and delivering the site's Health & Safety Action Plan.
• Ensuring health, safety and environmental policies are effectively implemented and maintained.
• Promoting a positive safety culture through coaching, guidance and training.
• Supporting legal and regulatory compliance across all operational areas.
• Managing and coordinating internal and external audits.
• Maintaining and improving ISO compliance across all standards
• Working closely with operational teams, external agencies and specialist advisors to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Providing practical support and guidance to managers and employees on all health and safety matters.

Profile

The ideal candidate will possess a combination of technical expertise, operational experience and strong interpersonal skills, including:

• NEBOSH General Certificate (or higher) qualification.
• Previous experience within a manufacturing, industrial or processing environment.
• Strong understanding of health and safety legislation and compliance requirements.
• Experience managing audits and integrated management systems.
• Experience liaising with regulatory bodies and external stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence at all levels of the business.
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
• A proactive, hands-on approach with a genuine passion for driving a positive safety culture.
• Continuous improvement experience, including Lean, 5S or Kaizen methodologies, would be advantageous.

Job Offer

• Competitive salary up to £55,000.
• Annual bonus.
• Enhanced pension scheme.
• Life assurance.
• Generous holiday allowance with the option to purchase additional leave.
• Salary sacrifice electric vehicle scheme.
• Opportunity to make a significant impact within a successful and growing organisation.

Interested?

If you're a driven Health & Safety professional looking for a role where you can truly influence business performance, develop site-wide safety standards and contribute to continuous improvement, we'd love to hear from you.