Health and Safety Manager

We are recruiting on behalf of our client, a leading FMCG food manufacturing company, for an experienced Safety, Health and Environment Manager. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing organisation committed to building a strong quality and food safety culture while driving environmental sustainability initiatives.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the aspects of the company listed in responsibilities, ensuring that each element is well managed, understood and reported both within the organisation and to outside interested parties.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations including PUWER, Working at Height, Confined Space, Legionella, DSEAR, Fire Safety, and Manual Handling
• Act as main point of contact for regulatory authorities (HSE, Fire Authority)
• Lead company and site H&S meetings, ensuring action completion
• Own and manage the risk assessment programme
• Investigate accidents, incidents, and near misses, implementing corrective actions
• Coordinate accident reporting and RIDDOR submissions
• Manage insurance company compliance requirements including Written Schemes
• Conduct safety management system audits across all business areas

Health Management:

• Support HR with health surveillance identification based on risk assessments
• Manage occupational health clinics and maintain accurate records
• Assist with individual health capability assessments for job roles
• Regularly audit facilities to ensure health risks are properly managed
• Support claims management through proper accident investigation

Environmental Management:

• Monitor, record and report on energy usage across sites
• Coordinate energy reduction improvement programmes
• Maintain company environmental reporting (statutory and corporate)
• Participate in Sustainability Team initiatives
• Develop and improve Environmental Management Systems

Person specification and experience:

• Manufacturing background in FMCG or similar industry
• Experience in food manufacturing or managing similar industrial risks e.g. PUWER, DSEAR, COSHH, Manual Handling etc.)
• NEBOSH Diploma with professional body membership (IOSH/IEMA preferred). Ideally chartered status or working towards.
• 5+ years in senior safety management role with SHE responsibilities
• Strong knowledge of key safety legislation and main industrial hazards
• Experience developing Safety and Environmental Management Systems (ISO45001/ISO14001)
• Experience working with external authorities (HSE, EHO)
• Training and mentoring experience
• Flexible approach to working hours to support 24/7 operations
• Knowledge of environmental improvements and commercial aspects (ESOS/CCL)
• Experience with sustainability targets (Net Zero, Waste Reporting)
• Environmental permitting knowledge
• Strong communication skills at all levels
• – Team player with pragmatic yet structured approach

Company Benefits:

• Holidays: 25 days (increasing to 28 days with service).
• Car Allowance
• Additional Leave: Up to 10 extra days for long service milestones.
• Pension: Group personal pension with 4% company contribution.
• Life Cover: 3 x salary paid to your nominated beneficiary.
• Maternity Pay: Occupational maternity pay plus SMP.
• Accident Cover: Disability compensation payment.
• Health & Wellbeing: BUPA & BUPA cash plan (individual or family).
• Recognition: Employee Star Award.
• Lunches & Drinks: Free lunch every day (valued at £700) + free drinks.
• Social: Heavily subsidised sports & social events + annual company BBQ.

Additional Notes:

Location Disclosure: Please mention your location in your CV. Applications without location details may experience delays in processing.

Eligibility: Only applicants with UK residency and full visa status will be considered. Applications from those outside of the UK will not be shortlisted. If you plan to relocate, please mention this in your CV or cover letter.