Health & Safety Manager

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:

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

Job Requirements

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

Salary & Benefits

• Salary up to 45,000 DOE
• Full benefits to be discussed