Health & Safety Manager

Our client is a leading manufacturing & distribution company with multiple sites. They are currently recruiting a Health & Safety Manager to join their senior management team. The successful candidate 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.

Duties include 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 Degree in Health & Safety, Quality, or a related discipline

Experience of environmental monitoring programmes (dust, noise, air quality) Prior experience auditing against ISO and 45001 Other relevant Health & Safety certifications

Skills:

NEBOSH ISO 9001 ISO