Health And Safety Manager

Health and Safety Manager - Bedford - Manufacturing - £60,000 - £65,000 + Benefits Package

Principal People are excited to be partnering with a leading manufacturing organisation to recruit for a Safety, Health and Environment Manager. This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly technical operational environment where you will play a key role in driving Health, Safety and Environmental performance across the business.

You will be joining an established organisation with a strong commitment to continuous improvement, where you will have the opportunity to influence safety culture, engage with senior leadership, and make a genuine impact on the organisation's future HSE strategy.

The position will lead a small SHE team and work closely with operational managers, engineers and directors to ensure best practice is maintained across a diverse and complex site in a fast-paced environment.

What we're looking for:

• NEBOSH General (or equivalent level of experience) – Diploma preferred
• Experience within manufacturing, engineering, industrial or technical environments
• Experience influencing stakeholders and driving positive safety culture change
• Strong knowledge of Health, Safety and Environmental legislation
• A proactive and pragmatic approach to SHE management
• Previous management experience is desirable

As the Safety, Health and Environment Manager, your responsibilities will include:

• Leading the Health, Safety and Environmental function across the site
• Promoting and strengthening a positive SHE culture throughout the business
• Conducting incident investigations and ensuring corrective actions are implemented
• Reviewing risk assessments, safe systems of work and SHE procedures
• Supporting operational teams with SHE advice and guidance
• Managing audits and supporting ISO compliance activities
• Reporting SHE performance and improvement plans to senior leadership
• Developing and delivering continuous improvement initiatives

Why you should work for the company:

• A unique and technically challenging environment that will enhance your experience
• The opportunity to influence SHE strategy and culture across the business
• Direct exposure to senior leadership and key decision-makers
• A supportive organisation committed to continuous improvement
• Excellent opportunities for professional development and long-term career progression
• A varied role combining both strategic and hands-on Health and Safety responsibilities
• Excellent benefits package, such as up to 7% matched pension, 26 days holiday + bank holidays and private medical insurance.