Environment, Health and Safety Manager

D7 Recruitment; Tonbridge; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for an experienced Health & Safety Manager to oversee health and safety operations at a manufacturing site in Tonbridge. This role includes developing safety policies, conducting audits, and managing training programs. The ideal candidate will have at least five years of health and safety management experience, preferably in manufacturing, and relevant qualifications such as NEBOSH or IOSH certification. This position offers a chance to contribute to a safety-first culture in a forward-thinking company.

Benefits

Annual performance-based bonus

Opportunities for professional growth

Recognition as one of the Sunday Times Best Places to Work

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in health and safety management.
• Strong understanding of health and safety compliance and risk assessment.
• Experience ideally within food, pharmaceutical, or chemical manufacturing sectors.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain health and safety policies.
• Promote a culture of safety through training and awareness campaigns.
• Conduct internal audits and ensure compliance with UK regulations.
• Investigate workplace incidents and implement preventative measures.
• Design and deliver health and safety training programs.
• Perform regular risk assessments to identify potential hazards.
• Manage the health and safety budget effectively.

Skills

Excellent communication

Leadership abilities

Ability to influence

Collaboration at all levels

Education

NEBOSH or IOSH certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Lean methodologies

5S

Six Sigma

Job description

Overview

Health & Safety Manager – Manufacturing at Tonbridge site. Our client is seeking an experienced and motivated Health & Safety Manager to lead health and safety operations at their Tonbridge site.

Responsibilities

• Policy Implementation: Develop, implement, and maintain health and safety policies, ensuring full compliance with UK standards and regulations.
• Safety Culture: Promote and embed a culture of safety throughout the organisation by leading awareness campaigns and training initiatives.
• Audit Management: Conduct internal audits and ensure all health and safety documentation and procedures are audit-ready.
• Incident Management: Investigate workplace incidents, near-misses, and accidents to identify root causes and implement preventative measures.
• Training & Development: Design and deliver comprehensive health and safety training for employees and leadership.
• Risk Assessments: Perform regular risk assessments, proactively identifying potential hazards and implementing effective controls.
• Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams, external agencies, and stakeholders to drive a high standard of health and safety performance.
• Budget Oversight: Manage the health and safety budget effectively, ensuring resources are in place to support compliance and training programs.

Requirements

• Qualifications: NEBOSH or IOSH certification is strongly preferred.
• Experience: A minimum of 5 years’ experience in health and safety management, ideally within the food, pharmaceutical, or chemical manufacturing sectors.
• Expertise: Strong understanding of health and safety compliance, risk assessment, and safety management systems.
• Skills: Excellent communication and leadership abilities, with a proven capacity to influence and collaborate at all levels.
• Tools: Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with Lean, 5S, or Six Sigma methodologies is desirable.
• Bonus: Annual performance-based bonus
• Recognition: Our client has been named one of the Sunday Times Best Places to Work.
• Professional Growth: Opportunities for on-the-job learning and professional development.

Why Join?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an organisation where health, safety, and employee well-being are key priorities. You’ll lead meaningful initiatives, ensuring a safe working environment and contributing directly to the success of an innovative manufacturing business.

Interested?

If you’re ready to take on this exciting challenge, apply now or get in touch via LinkedIn to start the conversation!