Health And Safety Manager

JR United Kingdom; Caerphilly; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Health and Safety Manager for their dynamic food manufacturing site in Caerphilly. This role is pivotal in ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations while fostering a strong safety culture. The successful candidate will conduct risk assessments, implement safety measures, and collaborate with various teams to enhance operational efficiency. If you possess a NEBOSH certification and have experience in the food sector, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in a thriving environment. Join a team committed to safety and excellence!

Benefits

33 days holiday

Enhanced pension scheme

Full benefits to be discussed

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Health and Safety Manager in food manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of H&S regulations and risk assessment processes.

Responsibilities

• Conduct risk assessments and implement control measures for safety.
• Develop and review H&S policies, procedures, and manuals.
• Promote a positive safety culture through regular inspections and audits.

Skills

Health and Safety Management

Food Manufacturing Experience

NEBOSH Certification

Fire Safety Knowledge

Risk Assessments

COSHH

DSEAR

Education

NEBOSH Certificate or Diploma

Job description

About the Company - My client is currently looking for a Health and Safety Manager to join the team in their busy and evolving food manufacturing site based in the Caerphilly area. The successful individual will be responsible for ensuring the company complies with H&S regulations, creating a safe working environment, and promoting a strong safety culture. This role involves working closely with production, engineering, and technical teams to ensure food safety and operational efficiency.

About the Role - Conduct and review risk assessments and HACCP assessments for production processes. Implement control measures to minimise risks to employees, contractors, and visitors. Act as Company Health and Safety Representative, devising and implementing Health & Safety procedures, Risk Assessments, and policies. Be the main point of contact for guidance and support from H&S consultancy services. Arrange and chair H&S Committee meetings. Develop, implement, and review H&S policies, procedures, and manuals. Maintain and oversee incident reporting, near-miss reporting, and root cause analysis. Ensure fire safety, first aid, and emergency procedures are in place and regularly tested. Promote a positive safety culture through engagement and communication. Conduct regular workplace inspections, audits, and safety checks to ensure the business is compliant. Report incidents to HSE where necessary (e.g., RIDDOR). Maintain accurate records of incidents, risk assessments, audits, and training. Prepare reports for senior management on H&S performance. Conduct contractor risk assessments and safety checks. Implement control measures to mitigate risks related to machinery, manual handling, allergens, chemicals, and workplace hygiene. Ensure business continuity plans include safety and risk considerations. Review and maintain the H&S management system.

Responsibilities - Experience as a Health and Safety Manager. Experience working in the food manufacturing industry. Must have NEBOSH (Certificate or diploma). Knowledge of fire safety and compliance, Asbestos control, Legionella. Experience of undertaking Risk Assessments. DSEAR. COSHH.

Required Skills

• Experience as a Health and Safety Manager
• Experience working in the food manufacturing industry
• Must have NEBOSH (Certificate or diploma)
• Knowledge of fire safety and compliance, Asbestos control, Legionella
• Experience of undertaking Risk Assessments
• DSEAR
• COSHH

Pay range and compensation package - Salary up to £50,000. 33 days holiday. Enhanced pension scheme. Full benefits to be discussed.

Equal Opportunity Statement - Bennett & Game Recruitment are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy.