Health and Safety Manager

Pioneer Selection; Sittingbourne; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FMCG manufacturing company in Sittingbourne seeks a Health, Safety, Environmental & Sustainability Manager to ensure workplace safety and compliance. The role focuses on developing policies, mentoring staff, and overseeing safety training within a family-run business with over 140 years of heritage. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and benefits, including a performance-based bonus and no weekend work.

Benefits

Performance-based bonus

Company pension & cycle to work scheme

Employee discounts & referral programme

Company events

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• 3+ years of H&S Management experience in a manufacturing environment.
• COSHH trained with a strong working knowledge of H&S and environmental legislation.
• UK Full Driving Licence and right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring a safe and compliant workplace for all employees.
• Developing H&S policies and leading accident investigations.
• Driving Environmental and Sustainability strategy.

Skills

Leadership

H&S Management

Environmental Legislation

Risk Assessment

Mentoring

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate

Job description

Specialism Environment, Health & Safety, Engineering

Health, Safety, Environmental & Sustainability Manager

Location: Sittingbourne
Salary: £45,000 – £50,000 per annum (DOE) + Performance Bonus
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8am – 4pm (Office-based, No weekends)

Are you a passionate Health & Safety professional looking to make a real impact in a company that genuinely values safety, sustainability, and people?

Our client is a leading FMCG manufacturing company that are proud to be a family-run business with over 140 years of history and heritage. The company's values are at the heart of everything they do — and they are looking for someone who shares that ethos to take ownership of their Health & Safety, Environmental and Sustainability strategy.

If you’re looking for a role where your expertise is respected, your ideas are welcomed, and your work directly contributes to a positive and safe working environment, then we want to hear from you.

What You’ll Be Doing:

Ensuring a safe and compliant workplace for all employees

Developing, implementing, and reviewing H&S policies and risk assessments

Leading accident investigations and implementing corrective actions

Coordinating safety inspections, fire drills, audits, and lone working procedures

Driving our Environmental and Sustainability strategy forward

Overseeing facilities maintenance, ensuring work is delivered safely, on time, and cost-effectively

Mentoring and guiding our Environmental and Sustainability Coordinator

Leading H&S Committee meetings, delivering training, and presenting reports to senior management

Working closely with teams across Production, Technical, HR, and the wider business

Managing company inductions for new and agency staff

Staying up-to-date with HSE legislation and industry best practices

What We’re Looking For in a Health and Safety Manager:

NEBOSH General Certificate

3+ years of H&S Management experience in a manufacturing environment

COSHH trained with strong working knowledge of H&S and environmental legislation

Experience in industrial manufacturing

• Leadership or management experience

UK Full Driving Licence and full right to work in the UK

What You’ll Get in Return:

Performance-based bonus

No weekends – Monday to Friday schedule

Company pension & cycle to work scheme

Employee discounts & referral programme

Company events and free on-site parking

If you are interested, please contact ADEM HALIL at Pioneer Selection ltd for more information!!!

£46k - 52k per year + 5k-10k in Overtime

First Floor - Unit 5, Hertsmere Industrial Park, Chester Road, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, WD6 1LT