Site H&S Manager

We're excited to be recruiting a Site H&S Manager to set the standard and foster a Zero Harm By Choice culture within our production facility in Ellesmere Port!

We're keen to attract an H&S individual with a shopfloor or site-oriented Manufacturing background, who adopts a multi-perspective approach to safety, encouraging colleagues to share suggestions and observations, and lead by example in helping to sustain a safe workplace.

Here’s an insight into the role!

• Coaching and mentoring Managers on their H&S responsibilities.
• Helping identify training needs among operational or office-based colleagues.
• Delivering engaging training and presentations, educating and inspiring the business.

Facilitation of risk assessments (general, specific, COSHH, DSE, manual handling, fire, machinery safety) for operations and activities on site, including converting processes (e.g., slitting, winding, packaging, material handling).

We will utilise your knowledge and expertise in leading thorough incident investigations, identifying root causes and recommending preventative actions, as well as reporting incidents in a timely manner to internal and external bodies (e.g. RIDDOR where applicable), relying on data records.

Leading H&S aspects of Management of Change, ensuring risks are assessed and controlled for all significant changes, e.g. the introduction of new production machinery, processes and raw materials.

A pivotal part of your role is ensuring compliance with all statutory H&S legislation and requirements, referencing the legal register. You will also assist with internal and external H&S audits, preparing for findings, and responding to these.

• Company pension
• Life assurance
• Sick pay
• Free company products
• Free on-site parking
• Food, retail, holidays, cinema, and gyms discounts
• Wellness programmes, including Employee Assistance Program and OnDemand GP service
• Free early access to pay scheme
• Salary sacrifice schemes
• Employee referral scheme

We are looking for a curious and empathetic leader, an educator with humility, and an empowering communicator.

• Implementing and maintaining H&S management systems.
• Carrying out risk assessments and incident investigations.
• Managing legal registers and overseeing outsourced specialist risk assessments (e.g., DSEAR, Water Hygiene, Fire).
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles and their integration with health and safety.

We're looking for individuals who have attained NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety as a minimum.

• Effective translation of technical H&S information into everyday language for stakeholders at all levels.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach.
• Thorough understanding of UK Health and Safety legislation, integrating this into daily practice.