Health and Safety Manager

conAK; Melton Mowbray; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing business in Melton Mowbray seeks a dynamic Health and Safety Manager to take ownership of their HSE strategy. This pivotal role offers autonomy, career development, and a supportive culture, making it a great opportunity for professionals passionate about safety.

Benefits

Career Development Opportunities

Positive Company Culture

Supportive Senior Leadership

Qualifications

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

Leadership

HSE Practices

Risk Assessment

Cultural Change

Education

NEBOSH Diploma or Equivalent

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 exclusively partnering with a leading food manufacturing business based in Melton Mowbray, 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.

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.
• Growing Business: With exciting expansion plans across the UK and Europe, this is the perfect time to join and grow with the business.
• 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 Diploma or Equivilant
• 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.