Health and Safety Facilitator

Northwood; Ellesmere Port; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company based in Ellesmere Port is seeking a Health & Safety Facilitator to ensure workplace safety standards and compliance. You will coach managers on H&S responsibilities, lead risk assessments, and manage incidents. Candidates should hold a NEBOSH General Certificate and have FMCG experience. Strong communication skills and knowledge of UK legislation are essential.

Qualifications

• FMCG industry experience required.
• Experience in H&S management systems implementation.
• Conducting risk assessments and incident investigations.

Responsibilities

• Provide coaching on H&S responsibilities.
• Facilitate risk assessments and incident management.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety requirements.

Skills

Excellent communication

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Ability to translate technical H&S information

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety

IOSH Working and Managing Safely Trainer

Job description

We're excited to be recruiting a Health & Safety Facilitator in our state‑of‑the‑art site in Ellesmere Port (Overpool)!

The site has been recently renovated and upgraded with three best‑in‑class converting lines, and we have volumes of future potential.

If you're passionate about making workplaces safer, smarter, and more engaged, this is the role for you.

About the Role

Engaging & Educating

Providing coaching and mentoring to managers and supervisors on their H&S responsibilities, and sharing considerations with the wider operational team regarding lean manufacturing and CI initiatives. You will identify training needs, maintain digital records, and deliver in‑house training and presentations, educating and inspiring your colleagues.

You will be the central point of contact for H&S related matters, encouraging employees to participate in risk assessments, incident investigations, and safety initiatives.

Your colleagues will benefit from your sharing of useful H&S updates, lessons learned from incidents, and best practices.

Risk Management

You will facilitate and support the completion of internal risk assessments (general, specific, COSHH, DSE, manual handling, fire, machinery safety) for operations and activities on site, including paper tissue converting processes (e.g., slitting, winding, packaging, material handling).

Management of Change

You will lead and facilitate the H&S aspects of the Management of Change process, ensuring risks are assessed and controlled for all significant changes, including the introduction of new production lines, machinery, processes and raw materials.

Incident Management

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.

Compliance and Auditing

You will ensure the Ellesmere Port site remains compliant with all statutory health and safety requirements, actively referencing the legal register. In addition, you will assist with internal and external H&S audits, preparing for (and responding to) findings.

Requirements

• NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety as a minimum.
• Accredited or Approved IOSH Working and Managing Safely Trainer, Train the Trainer, and/or experience and confidence in conducting team/individual training.

Experience

• FMCG industry experience, either Food or another fast‑paced/high‑speed production environment.
• Implementing and maintaining H&S management systems.
• Conducting risk assessments and incident investigations.
• Experience managing legal registers and overseeing outsourced specialist risk assessments (e.g., DSEAR, Water Hygiene, Fire).
• Experience in managing health and safety aspects of change, including new equipment installations, production line modifications, and involvement in CDM projects.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles and their integration with health and safety.

Skills We're Looking For

• Excellent communication, with the ability to influence and engage at all levels.
• Strong approach to translating technical H&S information into accessible language for various audiences.
• Analytical and problem‑solving skills, with a data‑driven approach.
• Thorough understanding of UK Health and Safety legislation, weaving this into daily practice.
• Ability to champion and drive the effective adoption of digital tools and safety culture across the workforce.

We Would Ideally Like to See

• Certified or Chartered Membership of a professional body (e.g. IOSH)
• NEBOSH Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety (or equivalent).
• Experience with ISO 45001 implementation and auditing.
• SMETA Sedex Sustainability 7.0 Management standards.
• Knowledge of environmental management systems (e.g. ISO 14001).
• First Aid at Work qualified.