Health and Safety Manager

Principal People Recruitment; Bristol; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing business in Avonmouth is seeking a dynamic Health and Safety Manager to take full ownership of HSE strategy. The role involves leading safety initiatives, driving cultural change, and collaborating with the senior leadership team, all while ensuring the site's safety standards are upheld. This position offers autonomy, career development opportunities, and a positive, people-first culture.

Benefits

Career Development

Positive Culture

Real Autonomy

Investment in Safety

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a manufacturing, food, or engineering environment.
• Strong understanding of HSE practices and compliance.
• Experience of developing and implementing strategic practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the company s HSE function across multiple sites.
• Conduct risk assessments, incident investigations, and implement control measures.
• Drive cultural change by engaging teams and promoting ownership of safety.

Skills

HSE practices

Leadership

Safety culture

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate

Job description

Are you ready to take full ownership of Health and Safety in a company where your voice is heard and your work truly matters?

We re proud to be partnered with a leading food manufacturing business based in Avonmouth searching for a dynamic Health and Safety Manager to join their team. This is a pivotal role in a company that puts safety at the heart of everything they do, with full backing from a committed and proactive senior leadership team.
Health and Safety Manager Avonmouth Manufacturing Up to GBP55,000

Why Join This Business?

• Real Autonomy: You ll have the freedom to shape and lead the safety strategy, with full support from the SLT.
• A Company That Invests in Safety: Safety is a core value, not a checkbox. You ll be joining a team that walks the talk.
• Career Development: A strong track record of internal promotion and professional development.
• Positive Culture: High employee retention, driven by a people-first leadership team and a collaborative environment.

About the Role

As Health and Safety Manager, you ll be the driving force behind the sites Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) strategy across the growing location. You ll be leading by example and play a key operational role in promoting best practices and building a proactive safety culture across the site.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the company s HSE function across multiple sites.
• Provide expert advice and practical support on Health and Safety issues.
• Conduct risk assessments, incident investigations, and implement control measures.
• Drive cultural change by engaging teams and promoting ownership of safety.
• Develop and roll out site-wide and business-wide HSE strategies.
• Foster a strong working relationship with the senior leadership team and wider site personnel.

What We're Looking For

• NEBOSH General Certificate
• Proven experience in a manufacturing, food, or engineering environment
• Strong understanding of HSE practices and compliance
• Demonstrated leadership experience within a safety role
• Experience of developing and implementing strategic practices
• A hands-on approach, with the passion and drive to make lasting improvements

Interested?

If you're ready to make an impact in a growing, supportive business that values your expertise, we d love to hear from you. Apply now to take the next step in your Health and Safety career.