UK & Ireland Health and Safety Manager (Remote) at Smurfit Westrock

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Are you searching for a workplace that values you and your growth? At Smurfit Westrock, we’re committed to sustainability, employee well-being, and personal development.

About Us

We are a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging. Our focus is on the health and safety of our employees, the well-being of our communities, and delivering exceptional service to our customers. We support our team members to reach their full potential in an inclusive environment that values diversity.

The Role

The role is flexible on base location and will involve travel across UK and Ireland. 

At Smurfit Westrock, safety is one of our core values. We are looking for an experienced and forward-thinking UK & Ireland Health & Safety Manager to lead our regional Health & Safety strategy and drive continuous improvement across our multi-site Corrugated business.

Reporting to the UK & Ireland Technical Director, you will play a pivotal role in strengthening our safety culture, reducing risk and ensuring consistently high standards of Health & Safety across our operations in the UK and Ireland.

You will lead and develop our regional Health & Safety team, working closely with senior leaders and site management teams to:

• Develop and deliver our UK & Ireland Health & Safety strategy, ensuring compliance with legislation and Group standards.

• Drive risk reduction and continuous improvement through effective management systems, assurance programmes and improvement plans.

• Champion behavioural safety, visible felt leadership and a positive safety culture.

• Monitor and analyse performance, identifying trends and challenging operational leaders to deliver improvements.

• Provide expert guidance and leadership on significant incidents and investigations.

• Build strong relationships with site teams, employee representatives, regulatory bodies and industry organisations.

You will be an experienced Health & Safety leader with a proven track record in multi-site manufacturing operations. You will combine excellent technical knowledge with the confidence and ability to influence senior stakeholders, engage people at all levels and translate strategy into practical improvements.

You will ideally have:

• Strong knowledge of UK and Irish Health & Safety legislation.

• Experience developing and implementing Health & Safety strategies across multiple sites.

• NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent Level 6 qualification), or demonstrable progress towards completion.

• ISO 45001 Lead Auditor qualification (or equivalent).

• Chartered or Certified IOSH membership (CMIOSH/CertIOSH), or equivalent.

• Excellent leadership, communication and influencing skills.

Experience in paper, packaging or other high-hazard manufacturing environments, together with behavioural safety and culture change initiatives, would be advantageous.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary, company car or allowance & bonus plus 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, pension, and a Cycle to Work scheme
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• 24/7 confidential support for you and your family
• Flexible working options and family-friendly policies
• Guaranteed interview for candidates meeting essential criteria (Disability Confident Employer)

Ready to make an impact? Apply today and help us build a sustainable future together.

Smurfit Westrock reserve the right to only shortlist candidates who meet both the Essential and Desirable Criteria.

We are an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their sex; religious or similar philosophical belief; political opinion; race; age; sexual orientation; or, whether they are married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled; or whether they have undergone, are undergoing or intend to undergo gender reassignment.

We practice equality of opportunity in employment and select the best person for the job.