Health & Safety Manager - FMCG

Alexander Steele Recruitment; Scotland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established food production company is seeking a Health & Safety Manager to lead site safety strategy and ensure legal compliance. This senior role is ideal for an experienced H&S professional with strong leadership skills. You will develop H&S plans, promote a positive safety culture, and conduct training and audits. This is a key opportunity to shape safety culture in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior H&S role, ideally in manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of legislation, risk assessment, and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement site-wide H&S plans and policies.
• Conduct training, risk assessments, audits, and incident investigations.
• Monitor safety performance and recommend improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational Skills

Education

NEBOSH Level 6 Diploma

Degree

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Health & Safety Manager

Reports to: Operations Director

Sector: Food Manufacturing

A well-established food production company is seeking a Health & Safety Manager to lead site safety strategy and ensure legal and regulatory compliance. This senior role is ideal for an experienced H&S professional with strong leadership skills and a proactive approach to continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement site-wide H&S plans and policies.
• Promote a positive safety culture and ensure legal compliance.
• Conduct training, risk assessments, audits, and incident investigations.
• Monitor safety performance and recommend improvements.
• Maintain H&S records, ensure BRC and QHSE standards are met.

Candidate Profile

• NEBOSH Level 6 Diploma (essential); Degree preferred.
• Proven experience in a senior H&S role, ideally in manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of legislation, risk assessment, and reporting.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skills.

This is a key opportunity to shape safety culture in a supportive and collaborative environment.

To apply in confidence, please contact Martin Bryce @ Alexander Steele Recruitment.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Manufacturing

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Manufacturing, Meat Products Manufacturing, and Dairy Product Manufacturing

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