Health And Safety Manager

Alexander Steele Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Food Manufacturer in Kent seeks a Health, Safety, Environmental & Facilities Manager. This key leadership role involves ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, developing policies, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance employee wellbeing and environmental strategies.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in H&S management within manufacturing.
• Strong working knowledge of H&S, COSHH, and environmental legislation.
• Background in industrial/manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a safe, compliant working environment for staff.
• Develop and maintain H&S policies and risk assessments.
• Lead incident investigations and drive corrective actions.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate

Job description

Health, Safety, Environmental & Facilities Manager

Alexander Steele has partnered with a leading Food Manufacturer that is looking for a Health, Safety, Environmental & Facilities Manager. It is a key leadership role, guiding their compliance, environmental, and people safety strategy across the site.

Location: Kent

Salary: Up to £49,000 plus Performance related bonus

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8am – 4pm (Onsite)

Job Purpose

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a hands-on environment, enjoys cross-functional collaboration, and wants to be part of a company that values continuous improvement and employee wellbeing.

General Responsibilities:

• Ensure a safe, legally compliant working environment for all staff
• Develop and maintain H&S policies, procedures, and risk assessments
• Lead incident investigations and drive corrective action plans
• Coordinate site inspections, audits, fire drills, and lone-working protocols
• Champion the Environmental & Sustainability strategy, aligning with wider business goals
• Oversee facilities maintenance, ensuring safe, timely, and cost-effective delivery
• Mentor and support the Environmental & Sustainability Coordinator
• Lead H&S committee meetings and deliver internal training sessions
• Collaborate closely with Production, Technical, HR, and other business functions
• Manage onboarding inductions for new and agency staff
• Stay current with HSE regulations and best practices

Experience, Knowledge and Qualifications

• NEBOSH General Certificate (essential)
• 3+ years’ experience in H&S management within manufacturing
• Strong working knowledge of H&S, COSHH, and environmental legislation
• Background in industrial/manufacturing environments
• Confident team leader with strong communication skills
• Full UK driving licence and full right to work in the UK