Health & Safety Manager

A leading manufacturing of food packaging business is seeking a dedicated NEBOSH qualified Health and Safety Manager to take full responsibility and accountability for managing, advising, and facilitating the Health and Safety function. This standalone role requires a full understanding of current and pending Health and Safety and environmental legislation, an understanding of manufacturing, machinery and machine operations, along with the interpersonal skills to create a safe, healthy, and operationally compliant environment. Key Responsibilities: * Act as the business advisor for safety, assisting managers, supervisors, and individuals to meet Health and Safety responsibilities under relevant legislation. * Based on the shop floor and office based, drive the health and safety initiatives and projects * Stay updated on changes in legislation, bringing new and relevant information to the business. * Attend external courses/seminars for accurate interpretation and implementation of legislation. * Develop and maintain suitable and sufficient Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems (OHSMS) and Environmental Management Systems (EMS). * Prepare Health and Safety strategies, action plans, and oversee the development of internal policies. * Ensure full implementation and operation of health, safety, and risk management systems across the site. * Investigate accidents and near-miss situations, implementing corrective actions. * Conduct health and safety inspections and prepare reports. * Propose solutions to Health and Safety issues in collaboration with Operations, Engineering, and HR. * Establish and maintain Safe Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Risk Assessments (RAs) for all manufacturing processes. * Coordinate internal and external training requirements for employees. * Assist in COSHH assessments and ensure compliance with food safety aspects. * Oversee monthly Health and Safety meetings and quarterly First Aid and Fire Marshall meetings. * Manage and report on accident reporting and data analysis to the Group. * Ensure regular testing of emergency evacuation procedures and conduct noise surveys. * Support the Compliance and Environmental Manager on Environmental duties linked closely with the Health and Safety function. * Occasional travel to other sites for training and development * Participate in environmental awareness training and active projects as required. Qualifications and Experience: * Essential: NEBOSH qualification. * Essential: Car owner/driver and the flexibility to travel to other sites as needed * Desirable: Degree in Engineering or a science-based discipline. * Essential: Experience in a manufacturing/machinery and machine operation * Knowledge of Health and Safety legislation, worker consultation, and environmental targets impacting Health and Safety. * Proficient in PC usage and able to analyse data for effective decision-making. What’s on offer: * 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays (1 extra day after 1 year, 2 extra after 5 years). * Hours of working: 36.5. Mon-Thu 9-5 (half hour lunch) / Fri 9-4 (half hour lunch) - can be some flexibility around this which could be discussed/agreed. * Bonus – max 3.75% salary (after 3 months)