Health & Safety Manager

Michael Page (UK); Brighouse; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the manufacturing and retail sector is seeking an experienced Health, Safety, and Environmental Manager to oversee operations in Brighouse. The successful candidate will implement HSE policies, manage compliance, and drive health and safety improvements across multiple sites while mentoring a diverse team. This role comes with competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities for flexible working.

Benefits

26 days holiday plus bank holidays

Annual bonus scheme

Health cashback scheme

Pension benefit

Flexible working opportunities

Free onsite parking

Cultural and lifestyle benefits for work/life balance

Qualifications

• NEBOSH Diploma/ NVQ L5 required.
• In-depth knowledge of ISO standards and integrated management systems.
• Experience in multi-site FMCG environments is essential.

Responsibilities

• Advise management on accident prevention and environmental incidents.
• Conduct risk assessments and implement safety measures.
• Manage health surveillance and training systems.

Skills

Knowledge of ISO 14001

Health, Safety, and Environmental legislation

Leadership

Coaching and mentoring

People management

Education

NEBOSH Diploma/ NVQ L5 in OHAS

IMEA qualification or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Location: Brighouse
• Competitive Salary & Great Company Benefits

About Our Client

This is a well-established, large organisation within the manufacturing & retail sector.

Job Description

• Advise management on accident prevention, environmental incidents, and HSE policy implementation.
• Develop safe operational risk assessments and procedures.
• Review and maintain HSE processes in line with recognised ISO standards such as ISO14001
• Manage health surveillance, drugs and alcohol testing, and training systems.
• Ensure energy conservation to achieve annual reductions.
• Collaborate with teams to develop and implement HSE improvement strategies.
• Deliver HSE awareness training.
• Analyse incident and environmental data to drive performance improvements.
• Coordinate H&S, and environmental management system processes and internal & external audits.
• Implement safety and environmental management systems, procedures, and policies.
• Investigate workplace incidents to prevent future occurrences.
• Conduct site inspections, audits, training, and provide support.
• Conduct regular risk assessments and implement risk mitigation measures.
• Follow up on audit actions and non-compliances.
• Perform risk assessments and follow up on resulting actions.
• Stay informed on H&S and environmental legislation changes and assess their impact.
• Generate reports on environmental performance and compliance.
• Investigate environmental incidents and non-compliance issues.
• Provide training on environmental policies and practices.
• Stay updated on environmental legislation and communicate changes to management.

The Successful Applicant

• NEBOSH Diploma/ NVQ L5 in OHAS
• In depth knowledge of ISO 14001, ISO 37001, OHSAS and ISO 45001 and integrated management systems
• IMEA qualification and membership or equivalent
• Experienced in working in a multi-site environment with warehousing, transport and Manufacturing within FMCG industries.
• Strong technical knowledge in health, safety and environmental legislation and compliance
• Experience of Leadership across multi-site
• Ability to coach, mentor and inspire others
• Experience and knowledge of Microsoft Office systems
• Excellent people management and influencing skills
• Flexibility in terms of work location and hours/shifts
• Experience of driving and leading through change
• Experience of leading projects

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary
• 26 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Annual bonus scheme
• Health cashback scheme
• Pension benefit
• Flexible working opportunities including working from home opportunities
• Free onsite parking for when you are in the office
• A variety of other cultural and lifestyle benefits, aimed at promoting a positive work/life balance