Health and Safety Manager (6-Month FTC)

Irwin & Colton Limited; Carmarthen; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer in Carmarthen is seeking an HSE Manager (Maternity Cover) to support the leadership team and deliver key safety and environmental objectives. The ideal candidate will have at least three years of experience in a similar role, preferably within food manufacturing, and hold a NEBOSH General Certificate. This position offers the opportunity to drive change and enhance professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years' experience in a Health & Safety Managerial role, preferably in Food Manufacturing.
• Have a good commercial approach to managing business risk.
• Good negotiating and self-organisation skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert support and guidance on all Health, Safety, Fire, and Environmental legislation.
• Lead risk assessments, accident investigations, and develop safe working practices.
• Monitor and report on site HSE performance, maintaining accurate data.
• Deliver and coordinate health and safety training.
• Manage RIDDOR reporting and statutory compliance.

Skills

Health & Safety compliance

Risk assessment

Training coordination

Report writing

Negotiation skills

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate

Job description

HSE Manager - 6-Month Maternity Cover FTC
Carmarthen
Salary: £50,000

Overview

A vacancy has arisen for a Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Manager (Maternity Cover) to join a large, fast-paced site in Carmarthen. Reporting to the Site Director, with a dotted line to the UK Head of Health & Safety, this role offers both operational and strategic responsibility, supporting the leadership team to deliver key safety and environmental objectives. The position sits within a leading UK food manufacturer, part of a major European group known for its long-term stability, commitment to sustainability, and strong culture of innovation - offering real opportunities to drive change and grow professionally.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert support and guidance on all Health, Safety, Fire, and Environmental legislation, ensuring legal compliance across site operations.
• Lead risk assessments, accident investigations, and the development of safe working practices to reduce incidents and promote a strong safety culture.
• Monitor and report on site HSE performance, maintaining accurate data, supporting audits, and recommending practical improvements.
• Deliver and coordinate health and safety training, ensuring training matrices are up to date and refresher sessions are completed.
• Manage RIDDOR reporting, emergency procedures, and statutory compliance, including machinery safety and contractor controls.
• Support environmental compliance, including ISO audit readiness, permit monitoring, and liaison with relevant authorities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years' experience in a Health & Safety Managerial role, preferably in Food Manufacturing.
• NEBOSH General Certificate minimum
• Have a good commercial approach to managing business risk.
• Good negotiating and self-organisation skills.
• Ability to produce detailed reports and numerical information.

This is a great opportunity to work for a leading food manufacturer, reporting directly senior leadership.If you are interested and have the required experience, please contact Tom Hewat on or 01923 432637.

Irwin & Colton are a specialist Health and Safety recruitment company, based in the South East of England we recruit across the UK. We recruit all roles in the health and safety industry from Health and Safety Manager, Health and Safety Director through to Health and Safety Advisor positions.

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