Health & Safety Manager

Vickerstock are working in partnership with a well-established distribution and manufacturing organisation to recruit a Health & Safety Manager.

As Health & Safety Manager, you will be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining robust health, safety, and environmental systems across a range of operations. This is a hands‑on, operationally focused role, working closely with site teams, drivers, and management to ensure safety standards are embedded into everyday working practices while maintaining full legislative compliance.

In your new role:

• Develop, implement, and continually improve Health & Safety policies, procedures, and management systems in line with current legislation
• Carry out comprehensive risk assessments across depots, processing facilities, manufacturing, packaging, and distribution activities
• Conduct regular site inspections and audits to identify hazards, drive corrective actions, and promote continuous improvement
• Lead accident, incident, and near‑miss investigations, producing clear reports with preventive and corrective action plans
• Promote and embed a positive safety culture across all levels of the organisation
• Deliver or coordinate H&S training including manual handling, fire safety, plant operation, emergency response, and dust‑related risks
• Support managers and supervisors in reinforcing behavioural safety and safe working practices
• Maintain compliance with environmental and safety regulations, including waste management, air quality, and product storage requirements
• Liaise with external bodies such as the HSE, local authorities, insurers, and auditors
• Maintain accurate H&S records, training matrices, inspection logs, and performance data
• Prepare and present regular H&S performance reports to senior management
• Lead Health & Safety meetings and contribute to wider operational and quality audits

What you will need to succeed:

• NEBOSH General Certificate
• Experience in a Health & Safety role within logistics, manufacturing, bulk materials, or another high‑risk environment
• Working knowledge of safety regulations in the UK and Ireland
• Knowledge of auditing, risk assessments, and incident management
• IT and numeracy skills (MS Office)
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, ability to engage stakeholders at all levels

Desirable (it would be great if you have this, but don't worry if you don't):

• Degree in Health & Safety, Quality, or a related discipline
• Experience of environmental monitoring programmes (dust, noise, air quality)
• Prior experience auditing against ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001
• Other relevant Health & Safety certifications

For a more detailed brief and a confidential conversation on how Vickerstock can help support you with your next move, get in touch with Sam Geddis
, our Health and Safety Specialist today.