Full job descriptionThe Opportunity
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Health & Safety Manager to join a well-established manufacturing and processing organisation operating within a highly regulated, high-hazard environment.
This is a key site-based leadership role, responsible for driving a positive safety culture, ensuring legislative compliance, and supporting operational teams to achieve high standards of health, safety and process safety performance.
The successful candidate will become a member of the Site Leadership Team and play a pivotal role in influencing stakeholders across the business, promoting best practice and ensuring Health & Safety remains at the forefront of operational decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
*Lead all Health & Safety activities across a large operational manufacturing site.
*Provide expert Health & Safety guidance to site leadership, managers and employees.
*Support and mentor Health & Safety team members on a day-to-day basis.
*Conduct audits, inspections and compliance reviews to ensure adherence to legal and internal standards.
*Lead incident investigations and ensure robust corrective and preventative actions are implemented.
*Develop, review and maintain Health & Safety procedures, policies and risk assessments.
*Ensure compliance with all relevant Health & Safety legislation and regulatory requirements.
*Support emergency preparedness activities, including response planning and emergency exercises.
*Drive continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to wider HSE objectives across the business.
*Produce reports, analyse trends and provide recommendations to improve site performance.
Essential Requirements
*NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent qualification.
*CMIOSH status, or working towards Chartered Membership.
*Significant Health & Safety experience within a high-risk or high-hazard operational environment.
*Strong understanding of Health & Safety legislation and compliance requirements.
*Demonstrable experience undertaking audits, investigations and risk assessments.
*Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
*Ability to influence and drive a positive safety culture.
Desirable Experience
*Experience within manufacturing, chemical, process, engineering, energy, utilities, waste, heavy industry or other high-hazard environments.
*Understanding of process safety principles.
*Knowledge of COMAH regulations.
*Experience working across multiple sites or supporting wider business functions.
What You’ll Be Doing in Your First 12 Months
*Develop a thorough understanding of the site’s operations, people and processes.
*Build strong relationships with key stakeholders and operational teams.
*Establish yourself as a trusted advisor within the leadership team.
*Continue to strengthen and develop the site’s Health & Safety culture.
*Support the delivery of wider Health, Safety and Environmental objectives.
Benefits
*Private Medical Insurance for you and your family
*Medicash scheme
*Company pension
*25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
*Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
*Opportunity to join a successful and growing business operating in a complex and highly regulated environment