Health & Safety Manager

Pertemps Banbury; Banbury; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Pertemps Banbury is recruiting an experienced HSE Manager to lead the site’s health, safety and environmental strategy at our Banbury operation. You will strengthen management systems, drive practical improvements and engage colleagues across levels to build a strong safety culture in a busy manufacturing environment.

Reporting to the UK Plant Director, you will deliver ISO 45001/14001 readiness, coordinate audits and investigations, ensure legal compliance, and coach managers to own HSE in

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading HSE within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of UK health, safety and environmental legislation.
• Experience implementing or improving management systems (ISO 45001/ISO 14001).
• Ability to influence, coach and drive behavioural change with evidence of impact.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver the site’s HSE strategy, aligning priorities with operational needs.
• Strengthen HSE management systems and drive progress towards ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 certification.
• Lead site audits, inspections, risk assessments and accident investigations with effective corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with relevant UK health, safety and environmental legislation.
• Coach and support managers to take ownership of HSE within their teams.
• Deliver training and practical initiatives to improve safety behaviours and environmental performance.
• Liaise with regulators, external auditors and other relevant agencies.
• Monitor performance and translate policies into actionable plans.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

HSE knowledge

Audits & risk assessments

Education

NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent

Relevant degree

Job description

HSE Manager - Six Month Fixed Term Contract

Location: Banbury, Oxfordshire

Salary: £60,000 - £65,000 per annum, depending on experience

Contract: Full time, guaranteed six month contract, with potential to become permanent

Pertemps is recruiting an experienced HSE Manager to join an established manufacturing business in Banbury.

Reporting to the UK Plant Director, you will lead the site’s health, safety and environmental strategy, strengthen its management systems and drive practical improvements across the operation.

Manufacturing experience is essential. We are looking for someone who understands the challenges of a busy production environment and can engage colleagues at all levels to improve standards and build a strong safety culture.

The role

• Develop and deliver the site’s HSE strategy, aligning priorities with operational needs.
• Strengthen HSE management systems and drive progress towards ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 certification.
• Lead site audits, inspections, risk assessments and accident investigations, ensuring corrective actions are implemented.
• Ensure compliance with relevant UK health, safety and environmental legislation.
• Coach and support managers to take ownership of HSE within their teams.
• Deliver training and practical initiatives that improve safety behaviours and environmental performance.
• Liaise with regulators, external auditors and other relevant agencies.
• Monitor performance and translate policies and standards into clear, achievable action plans.

About you

• Proven experience leading HSE within a manufacturing environment.
• A NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent qualification, alongside a relevant degree.
• Detailed knowledge of ISO 45001 and ISO 14001, with experience implementing or improving management systems.
• Strong knowledge of UK health, safety and environmental legislation.
• Experience leading audits, risk assessments and accident investigations.
• The ability to influence, coach and challenge constructively, with evidence of driving behavioural change.
• A practical, proactive approach and the confidence to prioritise improvements in a changing environment.
• Experience within food manufacturing or FMCG would be advantageous.

This appointment offers a guaranteed six month contract. There may be an opportunity to become permanent, although this is not guaranteed. Some occasional travel may be required, and flexible working needs can be discussed during the recruitment process.