Health And Safety Manager

Location:
Penrith, Cumbria

Salary:
Competitive DOE + Benefits
Hours: 45 Hours Per Week

Lead Safety. Drive Compliance. Make a Difference.

We are recruiting for an experienced Health & Safety Manager to join a well-established industrial processing operation based in Penrith
. This is a key leadership position, responsible for developing and driving a strong safety culture across a busy manufacturing environment.

Reporting into the senior leadership team, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the highest standards of health, safety and regulatory compliance are maintained while supporting operational performance and continuous improvement.

This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive Health & Safety professional who enjoys being visible on site, influencing people at all levels, and delivering meaningful improvements in a fast-paced industrial setting.

• Lead and implement the site's health and safety strategy.
• Provide expert advice to senior management on risk management, compliance and safety improvements.
• Promote a positive safety culture through workforce engagement, safety tours and toolbox talks.
• Drive near-miss reporting, behavioural safety initiatives and continuous improvement activities.

• Ensure compliance with all relevant UK Health & Safety legislation.
• Maintain health and safety management systems, policies and procedures.
• Develop and review risk assessments, safe systems of work and method statements.
• Coordinate internal audits, inspections and external regulatory visits.
• Ensure statutory inspections and compliance activities are completed on time.

• Manage and reduce risks associated with manufacturing operations, maintenance activities and site infrastructure.
• Oversee safe working practices relating to:
  • Machinery and equipment
  • Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO)
  • Confined spaces
  • Hot work
  • Working at height
  • Lifting operations
  • Pressure systems
• Ensure effective management of COSHH, occupational health risks and workplace hazards.

• Lead investigations into accidents, incidents and near misses.
• Identify root causes and implement preventative actions.
• Monitor safety performance trends and produce management reports.
• Drive corrective actions through to completion and verification.

• Manage contractor approval, induction and performance monitoring processes.
• Review RAMS and permit-to-work requirements.
• Support engineering teams with maintenance shutdowns, installations and capital projects.
• Ensure safety is incorporated into project planning and change management activities.

• Maintain training and competency records across the site.
• Deliver coaching and guidance to managers and supervisors.
• Support employee engagement through safety campaigns and consultation activities.
• Promote continuous learning and workforce involvement in safety initiatives.

• Maintain site emergency response procedures.
• Coordinate emergency drills and evacuation exercises.
• Manage first aid provisions and emergency equipment requirements.
• Support occupational health initiatives and health surveillance programmes.

• NEBOSH Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety or equivalent.
• IOSH Membership
  , ideally Chartered or working towards Chartered status.
• Previous Health & Safety management experience within:
  • Manufacturing
  • Industrial processing
  • Engineering
  • Heavy industry
  • Production environments
• Strong knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation.
• Experience conducting audits, investigations and risk assessments.
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders from shop floor through to senior management.

• Experience with in processing, waste management, food production, chemical, energy or continuous manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of:
  • ISO 45001
  • DSEAR
  • Machinery safety
  • Pressure systems
  • Process safety
  • Combustible dust risks
• Experience engaging with regulators, insurers and external auditors.

You will be:

• A visible and hands-on safety leader.
• Confident challenging unsafe behaviours and practices.
• Highly organised and detail orientated.
• An excellent communicator who can build strong relationships across all levels of the business.
• Analytical with a strong continuous improvement mindset.
• Passionate about creating safer workplaces and driving positive change.

• Competitive salary dependent on experience.
• Permanent, full-time position.
• Opportunity to…