Health & Safety Manager

Bennet and Game; Caerphilly; On-site; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Health and Safety Manager to join their dynamic food manufacturing team in Caerphilly. This pivotal role involves ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations while fostering a strong safety culture. The ideal candidate will conduct risk assessments, implement safety measures, and collaborate with various teams to maintain operational efficiency. If you have experience in the food manufacturing sector and hold a NEBOSH qualification, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in a thriving environment. Join a company that values safety and employee well-being, and help drive a culture of excellence.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Health and Safety Manager in food manufacturing.
• Knowledge of fire safety, asbestos control, and legionella compliance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct risk assessments and implement safety procedures.
• Promote a positive safety culture and ensure compliance.

Skills

Health and Safety Management

Risk Assessment

Food Safety

Communication Skills

Education

NEBOSH Certificate or Diploma

Tools

HACCP

DSEAR

COSHH

Job description

Health & Safety Manager Job Overview

My client are currently looking for a Health and Safety Manager to join the team in their busy and evolving food manufacturing site based in the Caerphilly area. The successful individual will be responsible for ensuring the company complies with H&S regulations, creating a safe working environment and promoting a strong safety culture. This role involves working closely with production, engineering and technical teams to ensure food safety and operational efficiency.

Key responsibilities:

1. Conduct and review risk assessments and HACCP assessments for production processes
2. Implement control measures to minimise risks to employees, contractors and visitors
3. Act as Company Health and Safety Representative, devising and implementing Health & Safety procedures, Risk Assessments and policies
4. Be the main point of contact for guidance and support from H&S consultancy services
5. Arrange and chair H&S Committee meetings
6. Develop, implement and review H&S policies, procedures and manuals
7. Maintain and oversee incident reporting, near-miss reporting and root cause analysis
8. Ensure fire safety, first aid and emergency procedures are in place and regularly tested
9. Promote a positive safety culture through engagement and communication
10. Conduct regular workplace inspections, audits and safety checks to ensure the business is compliant
11. Report incidents to HSE where necessary (e.g., RIDDOR)
12. Maintain accurate records of incidents, risk assessments, audits and training
13. Prepare reports for senior management on H&S performance
14. Conduct contractor risk assessments and safety checks
15. Implement control measures to mitigate risks related to machinery, manual handling, allergens, chemicals and workplace hygiene
16. Ensure business continuity plans include safety and risk considerations
17. Review and maintain the H&S management system

Health & Safety Manager Job Requirements

1. Experience as a Health and Safety Manager
2. Experience working in the food manufacturing industry
3. Must have NEBOSH (Certificate or diploma)
4. Knowledge with fire safety and compliance, Asbestos control, Legionella
5. Experience of undertaking Risk Assessments
6. DSEAR
7. COSHH

Health & Safety Manager Salary & Benefits

1. Salary up to £45,000 DOE
2. Full benefits to be discussed

Bennett & Game Recruitment are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy.