Health & Safety Manager

ZipRecruiter; Thetford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing manufacturing business near Thetford is seeking an experienced Health & Safety Manager. This role involves promoting a positive safety culture, developing compliance policies, and overseeing risk assessments. The ideal candidate will hold relevant certifications and have experience in a manufacturing setting.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Enhanced benefits

Sick pay

258 holidays

Discount schemes

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing environment is essential.
• Strong communicator capable of engaging with all levels of staff.

Responsibilities

• Develop policies, procedures, and training for compliance.
• Oversee risk assessments and investigate workplace incidents.
• Monitor emission limits and manage relationships with agencies.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Education

Nebosh General Certificate

Nebosh Diploma

Job description

Job Description

Health & Safety Manager

About the Company

We have an opportunity for an experienced Health & Safety Manager to join a growing manufacturing business near Thetford. You will be a key member of the Senior Management Team, responsible for reviewing, developing, and improving Health, Safety, and Environmental systems across the organization.

Your Role

You will promote a positive Health & Safety culture, support the board on EHS matters, and provide guidance to staff on environmental, health, and safety issues. Your responsibilities include developing policies, procedures, and training to ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements. You will oversee risk assessments, investigate workplace incidents, and analyze safety data to implement improvements.

Additionally, you will monitor emission limits with local authorities, manage relationships with water, sewage, and environment agencies, and oversee subcontractor compliance. Managing site first-aiders and fire marshalls to ensure they are trained and compliant is also part of your role.

Qualifications and Experience

You must hold a Nebosh General Certificate and a Nebosh Diploma (or be working towards it). Experience in a manufacturing environment is essential. You should be a strong communicator capable of engaging with all levels of staff and leading training sessions.

Benefits

We offer a competitive salary, enhanced benefits, sick pay, 258 holidays, discount schemes, and more.

Next Steps

If you're interested, click 'apply now' to submit your CV or contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Reference: 4683884