HSE & Facilities Lead (Manufacturing)

IWFM; Loughborough; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

IWFM is seeking a Health, Safety & Facilities Manager for our Leicestershire site to own the safety and facilities agenda. You will implement policies, carry out risk assessments, and drive compliance across the operation.

The role requires strong knowledge of Health and Safety at Work Act, experience in manufacturing environments, and hands-on leadership to manage audits, training, and contractor RAMS. This is a permanent, full-time position based on day shifts.

Qualifications

• IOSH General Certificate is required.
• NEBOSH qualification is advantageous, or equivalent health and safety experience.
• Experience in a warehouse or manufacturing environment is desirable.
• Strong knowledge of the Health and Safety at Work Act.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and maintain health and safety policies and procedures in line with current regulations.
• Conduct risk assessments for employees, workstations and job roles, ensuring effective control measures are in place.
• Lead site audits and inspections to identify and mitigate risk.
• Investigate accidents, incidents and near-misses, and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with fire safety, hazardous material handling, noise regulations and machinery safeguarding.
• Deliver health and safety inductions and ongoing training for staff, including fire marshalling and first aid.
• Oversee facilities maintenance, including fire alarm systems, HVAC, electrical infrastructure and security systems.
• Manage external contractors, ensuring RAMS are provided and reviewed before work begins.
• Maintain accurate records of risk assessments, inspections, incident reports and maintenance logs.
• Monitor legislative changes and update policies and procedures accordingly.

Skills

IOSH General Certificate

Microsoft Office

Education

NEBOSH qualification (advantage)

Job description

IWFM is seeking a Health, Safety & Facilities Manager for our Leicestershire site to own the safety and facilities agenda. You will implement policies, carry out risk assessments, and drive compliance across the operation.

The role requires strong knowledge of Health and Safety at Work Act, experience in manufacturing environments, and hands-on leadership to manage audits, training, and contractor RAMS. This is a permanent, full-time position based on day shifts.