Health and Safety Manager

Principal People Recruitment; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company is seeking a Health and Safety Manager to drive the safety culture and implement HSE strategies. This role offers a blend of strategic influence and hands-on involvement, with excellent opportunities for personal growth and career advancement.

Benefits

Opportunities for personal growth

Career advancement

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Experience in Manufacturing, Packaging, FMCG, Logistics, or Warehousing.

Responsibilities

• Leading and implementing a proactive HSE strategy across multiple sites.
• Coaching and mentoring teams to embed a culture of best safety practices.
• Managing accident investigations and identifying actions to prevent recurrence.

Skills

Proactive Mindset

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate

Job description

Are you a driven Health & Safety professional looking for your next challenge in a successful and growing manufacturing business?

Principal People have exclusively partnered with a well-established manufacturing company that is investing significantly in its Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) department.

This is a fantastic opportunity to take full ownership of the HSE function and be responsible for driving the safety culture of the business.

In this high-impact role, you'll operate at both a strategic and operational level. You ll be a key team member and will be responsible for developing and delivering a forward-thinking HSE strategy that makes a real difference.

What we re looking for:

We welcome applications from candidates who have:

• A NEBOSH General Certificate
• Experience in a Manufacturing, Packaging, FMCG, Logistics, or Warehousing environment
• A proactive mindset and ambition to grow and develop within the Health and Safety field

As Health and Safety Manager, your responsibilities will include:

• Leading and implementing a proactive HSE strategy across multiple sites
• Acting as a key member of the senior leadership team to drive the overall safety vision
• Coaching and mentoring teams to embed a culture of best safety practices
• Reviewing, developing, and implementing policies and procedures to elevate safety performance from good to excellent
• Managing accident investigations and identifying actions to prevent recurrence
• Partnering with operational teams to deliver continuous improvements in safety performance

Why join this company?

• Work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with a variety of safety challenges
• Join a business that has made substantial investment in its HSE function, underlining a strong commitment to safety
• Enjoy a balance of strategic influence and hands-on involvement in daily operations
• Excellent opportunities for personal growth and career advancement within a company that promotes from within
• Be part of a supportive team with a strong focus on continuous improvement

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, we d love to hear from you.

Apply today and take the next step in your HSE career.