Health and Safety Manager

Henderson Brown Recruitment

Are you an experienced Health & Safety professional looking for a role where you can genuinely influence culture, shape strategy and make a lasting impact?

We're partnering with a leading food manufacturing business that is looking for an experienced H&S Manager to join its senior leadership team at a large, highly automated manufacturing facility in Yorkshire.

This is more than a compliance-focused role. You'll be responsible for driving a positive safety culture across the site, influencing leaders at all levels and ensuring Health & Safety standards remain at the forefront of everything the business does.



The Role

As H&S Manager, you will:

  • Lead all Health and Safety activities across the site
  • Drive a proactive safety culture and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Coach and influence managers to take ownership of H&S performance
  • Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation and company standards
  • Lead incident investigations and implement corrective actions
  • Manage risk assessments and safe systems of work
  • Deliver H&S training and awareness programmes
  • Oversee ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 management systems
  • Lead audits, inspections and compliance activities
  • Partner with senior leadership to develop and implement H&S strategy
  • Drive environmental and sustainability improvements across the operation


About You

To be successful in this role, you'll ideally have:

  • NEBOSH Diploma (essential)
  • Environmental qualification (essential)
  • Significant experience within a senior HSE position
  • Manufacturing, FMCG, food production or industrial experience
  • Aerospace, Automotive, Oil, Gas, Engineer Background
  • Strong knowledge of ISO 45001
  • Knowledge of ISO 14001
  • Excellent communication and influencing skills
  • Experience driving behavioural and cultural change
  • The ability to engage confidently from boardroom to shop floor


What's On Offer

  • £65,000 - £75,000 Basic Salary
  • Annual Bonus Scheme
  • Enhanced Pension Contribution
  • Private Healthcare
  • Flexible Holiday Scheme
  • Health & Wellbeing Benefits
  • Genuine Career Progression Opportunities
  • Senior Leadership Team Exposure

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established manufacturer that continues to invest in its people, facilities and long-term growth.

For a confidential discussion or to apply, please contact:

Sammy Lindsay at (url removed) or (phone number removed)

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