Health, Safety & Environmental Manager

JR United Kingdom; Banbury; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Health, Safety and Environmental Manager to join their Banbury site. This role offers the chance to develop and maintain exceptional health and safety standards in a manufacturing environment. You will have the autonomy to lead initiatives that enhance the safety culture and ensure compliance with legislation. This forward-thinking company values innovation and continuous improvement, providing a supportive environment where your contributions can make a significant impact. If you are dedicated to the welfare of people and eager to drive positive change, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)

Individual healthcare cash plan

24/7 Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Relevant Health and Safety qualifications and IOSH membership required.
• Experience in managing health and safety in manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Health and Safety Management System.
• Monitor compliance with health and safety legislation.
• Drive a positive Health and Safety culture on site.

Skills

Health and Safety qualification (NEBOSH diploma, NVQ level 6)

Membership of IOSH

Training colleagues in health and safety

Understanding of risk areas (Asbestos, LOTOTO, etc.)

Team player

Continuous improvement in health and safety

Education

NEBOSH diploma

NVQ level 6

Tools

ISO14001

Job description

Health, Safety and Environmental Manager | Banbury | Permanent | Monday – Friday | Competitive salary

About VPK

VPK is an international packaging supplier with more than 6,400 employees in 70 locations across 20 countries. Our products are manufactured to order for many blue-chip companies within the food and manufacturing sectors which makes VPK one of the packaging industry leaders.

Our employees’ passion for the job is our company’s biggest asset, because we believe that true innovation always starts from within. The development, Health, Safety and welfare of our employees is key to the ongoing success of our business.

We are looking for a Health, Safety and Environmental Manager, with a genuine passion for the welfare of people and to help ensure the organisation has exceptional standards, which creates a positive health and Safety Culture that drives continuous improvement.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a forward thinking Health, Safety and Environmental Manager with experience working in a manufacturing environment. There is opportunity within this role to have autonomy and evolve Health, Safety and Environment at our Banbury site.

Main Duties:

• To develop and maintain the existing Health and Safety Management System which is based on HSG65 - Plan, Do, Check, Act
• Develop, implement and regularly review site based health and safety policies & procedures.
• Monitoring compliance to local health and safety legislation and company best practices.
• Continuously monitoring site health and safety performance and implement corrective actions when required.
• Carry out internal audits and inspections to verify compliance to company procedures.
• Ensure all site colleagues receive effective and relevant health and safety training which will include but not limited to; induction training, HSE awareness training and managers training.
• Implement and show working progress to the UK & IE and where necessary the group health and safety plan. Develop, manage and monitor completion to a site health and safety action plan.
• Assist site with effective contractor and visitor management.
• Drive and lead a positive Health and Safety culture on site to enable site to achieve its H&S KPI’s.
• Develop and Manage sites risk assessment register.
• Onsite management of Site EMS in accordance with ISO14001.
• Ensure compliance to Packaging Recovery Note (PRN) system to ensure that VPK meets its obligations for the recovery and recycling of packaging waste.
• Advise on all matters in relation to Environmental queries & non-conformances.
• Monitor the environmental behaviour of site colleagues, contractors and visitors.
• Liaise with the Environment Agency and other outside bodies.
• Maintain data on the Banbury site Carbon ‘foot-print’.
• Identify and coordinate environmental training needs.
• Identify the implications of changes in legislation or EA guidance, alongside support from external consultants.
• Carry out the environmental impact assessments.
• Ensure compliance with waste regulations.

Skills/Experience Required:

• A relevant professional Health and Safety qualification e.g. NEBOSH diploma, NVQ level 6.
• Membership of IOSH.
• Managing health and safety within a machine biased manufacturing organisation.
• The ability to train colleagues in subjects such as toolbox talks, IOSH working safely/managing safely. (level 3 trainers’ certificate essential).
• Good understanding of the following risk areas; Asbestos, LOTOTO, Machine intervention, Risk Assessment, Workplace transport.
• Orientation to developing and enhancing health and safety expertise within the organisation, actively taking a lead in coaching and educating peers in improving safe working practices and improving safety culture.
• Must be a good team player.
• Must be hands on with the ability to drive health and safety continuous improvement in a challenging environment.
• Management of sites risk assessment register.
• Develop and implement Safe Systems of Work.
• Experience of managing site EMS in accordance with ISO14001 (IEMA qualification advantageous but not essential).

The Benefits:

• 33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Individual healthcare cash plan, including cash back on key medical costs, retail discount and 24/7 Employee Assistance Program

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Created on 18/04/2025 by JR United Kingdom