Health and Safety Facilitator

Recruit4staff; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Health and Safety Facilitator for a manufacturing business in Ellesmere Port. You will coach managers on health and safety responsibilities, promote a safety-first culture, and ensure compliance with legal requirements. Ideal candidates will have FMCG industry experience and NEBOSH Certification. This is a permanent position.

Qualifications

• FMCG industry experience is essential.
• NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety required.
• Experience managing legal registers and overseeing risk assessments.

Responsibilities

• Coach and mentor managers on H&S responsibilities.
• Drive a safety-first culture and lead training.
• Act as main contact for all H&S matters and ensure compliance.

Skills

FMCG industry experience

NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety

Managing legal registers

Experience with change management

Lean manufacturing principles

Job description

Recruit4staff are representing an established manufacturing business in their search for a Health and Safety Facilitator to work in Ellesmere Port

Job Details:

• Pay: Competitive
• Hours of Work: Monday to Friday, Days
• Duration: Permanent

Job Role:

As the Health and Safety Facilitator, you will play a vital role in coaching and mentoring managers and supervisors on their H&S responsibilities, embedding a safety-first culture across the business. You'll drive awareness and education through in-house training, digital record keeping, and inspiring presentations. Acting as the main point of contact for all H&S matters, you’ll encourage active participation in safety initiatives, investigations, and risk assessments. You'll also support change management processes, ensure compliance, and lead thorough incident investigations, ensuring the Ellesmere Port site adheres to all relevant legal and audit requirements.

Essential Skills, Experience, or Qualifications:

• FMCG industry experience
• NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety
• Experience managing legal registers and overseeing outsourced risk assessments (e.g., DSEAR, Water Hygiene, Fire)
• Experience managing H&S aspects of change, such as equipment installations and CDM projects
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles integrated with health and safety

Advantageous Skills, Experience, or Qualifications:

• Accredited IOSH Trainer or Train the Trainer qualified
• Experience with ISO 45001 implementation and auditing
• SMETA Sedex Sustainability 7.0 Management standards
• First Aid at Work qualified

Commutable From:

Chester, Birkenhead, Warrington, Mold, Wrexham, Runcorn, Widnes, Wirral

Similar Job Titles:

Health & Safety Coordinator, Health & Safety Officer, Safety Facilitator, Safety Coordinator, HSE Facilitator, HSE Coordinator, EHS Facilitator, EHS Coordinator

For further information about this and other positions please apply now. This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Recruit4staff who are operating as a recruitment agency, agent, agencies, employment agency or employment business.

Job Reference: opp-24178