Health and Safety Manager

ZipRecruiter; Sittingbourne; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Health and Safety Manager to oversee safety across multiple operational sites in Mid Kent. This role involves leading the Safety Management System, ensuring compliance with health and safety legislation, and fostering a proactive safety culture. You'll have the opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment that values innovation and employee development. If you're passionate about creating a safe and compliant workplace, this position offers a fantastic opportunity for career growth within a supportive organization.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Career development opportunities

Supportive working culture

Free onsite parking

Pension scheme

Professional development investment

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Health and Safety Manager in fast-paced environments.
• Strong leadership and people management skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the company-wide Safety Management System.
• Maintain health and safety policies ensuring compliance with legislation.

Skills

Leadership

Health and Safety Compliance

Incident Investigation

Communication

IT Skills (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Education

NEBOSH qualification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Job Description

Health and Safety Manager

Location: Multisite across Mid Kent (including Sittingbourne)

Salary: £60,000 - £65,000 per annum

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Competitive salary package (£60-65k)
• Career development and progression opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative working culture
• Free onsite parking
• Pension scheme
• Professional development investment

Are you passionate about creating a safe, compliant, and positive working environment?

We are recruiting on behalf of our client, a leading service provider to the fresh produce sector, for an experienced Health and Safety Manager to oversee safety across three busy operational sites in Mid Kent, including Sittingbourne.

Why join our client?

Our client is a fast-growing, ambitious organisation that champions a people-first approach. They continually invest in their sites, technology, and teams to remain at the forefront of their industry. You’ll be stepping into a business that values innovation, high standards, and employee development.

Your Role:

• Lead and manage the company-wide Safety Management System (SMS)
• Maintain and develop health and safety policies, ensuring full compliance with legislation
• Advise operational and senior teams on health and safety strategy and implementation
• Investigate incidents and accidents, ensuring RIDDOR compliance and promoting lessons learned
• Oversee and audit contractor and supplier safety standards
• Manage and develop a small team, conducting regular performance reviews
• Monitor KPIs and drive continuous improvement in safety performance
• Foster a proactive "Safety First and Always" culture across all sites

About You:

• NEBOSH qualification (or equivalent) is essential
• Proven experience as a Health and Safety Manager within a fast-paced environment, ideally within food, FMCG, or produce sectors
• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Confident IT user (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Knowledge of PUWER assessments and compliance
• Excellent communicator with a solutions-focused mindset

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact across a dynamic, multi-site operation, while building your career within a supportive, forward-thinking business.

Morgan Jones is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, age, disability, religion, ethnicity, genetics, or veteran status.

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