Health and Safety Manager

Principal People Recruitment; Melton Mowbray; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Une entreprise de fabrication alimentaire en pleine croissance recherche un Health and Safety Manager pour diriger sa stratégie HSE. Ce rôle clé implique la gestion de la sécurité sur plusieurs sites, la mise en œuvre de pratiques de sécurité et le développement d'une culture proactive. Si vous êtes passionné par la sécurité et souhaitez faire une différence, rejoignez une équipe qui valorise votre expertise et offre des opportunités de développement.

Benefits

Autonomie réelle dans le rôle

Investissement dans la sécurité

Développement de carrière

Culture positive

Qualifications

• Expérience prouvée dans un environnement manufacturier, alimentaire ou d'ingénierie.
• Compréhension approfondie des pratiques HSE et de la conformité.
• Expérience de leadership dans un rôle de sécurité.

Responsibilities

• Diriger et gérer la fonction HSE de l'entreprise sur plusieurs sites.
• Fournir des conseils d'experts et un soutien pratique sur les questions de santé et de sécurité.
• Conduire des évaluations des risques et des enquêtes sur les incidents.

Skills

Leadership

Gestion des risques

Culture de la sécurité

Communication

Education

NEBOSH Diploma ou équivalent

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 are 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 prioritizes safety at the core of everything they do, with full backing from a committed and proactive senior leadership team.

Why Join This Business?

• Real Autonomy: You will 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 will 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 will be the driving force behind the site’s Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) strategy across the growing location. You will lead 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 Equivalent
• 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 would love to hear from you. Apply now to take the next step in your Health and Safety career.