Hse Manager

D7 Recruitment; Tonbridge; On-site; GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Health & Safety Manager for a manufacturing client based in Tonbridge. The role involves developing safety policies, promoting a safety culture, and managing compliance with UK regulations. Ideal candidates will have NEBOSH or IOSH certifications and a minimum of 4 years in health and safety management, particularly in food or chemical sectors. Competitive salary of £55,000 plus bonus.

Benefits

Annual performance-based bonus

Opportunities for professional development

Recognition as one of the Best Places to Work

Qualifications

• A minimum of 4 years experience in health and safety management, ideally within food, pharmaceutical or chemical manufacturing sectors.
• Strong understanding of health and safety compliance and safety management systems.
• Ability to influence and collaborate at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain health and safety policies.
• Promote safety culture through training initiatives.
• Conduct internal audits and manage incident investigations.
• Perform regular risk assessments and implement controls.

Skills

Excellent communication

Leadership abilities

Risk assessment

Health and safety compliance

Education

NEBOSH or IOSH certification

Job description

Health & Safety Manager Manufacturing

Location: Based at a single site in Tonbridge

Salary: GBP55,000 per annum + bonus

D7 Recruitment is delighted to be recruiting on behalf of our client, an award–winning leader in the manufacturing industry. Our client is seeking an experienced and motivated Health & Safety Manager to lead health and safety operations at their Tonbridge site.

Key Responsibilities

• Policy Implementation: Develop, implement, and maintain health and safety policies, ensuring full compliance with UK standards and regulations.
• Safety Culture: Promote and embed a culture of safety throughout the organisation by leading awareness campaigns and training initiatives.
• Audit Management: Conduct internal audits and ensure all health and safety documentation and procedures are audit–ready.
• Incident Management: Investigate workplace incidents, near–misses, and accidents to identify root causes and implement preventative measures.
• Training & Development: Design and deliver comprehensive health and safety training for employees and leadership.
• Risk Assessments: Perform regular risk assessments, proactively identifying potential hazards and implementing effective controls.
• Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams, external agencies, and stakeholders to drive a high standard of health and safety performance.
• Budget Oversight: Manage the health and safety budget effectively, ensuring resources are in place to support compliance and training programs.

Requirements

• Qualifications: NEBOSH or IOSH certification is strongly preferred.
• Experience: A minimum of 4 years experience in health and safety management, ideally within the food, pharmaceutical, or chemical manufacturing sectors.
• Expertise: Strong understanding of health and safety compliance, risk assessment, and safety management systems.
• Skills: Excellent communication and leadership abilities, with a proven capacity to influence and collaborate at all levels

Benefits

• Salary: GBP55,000 per annum
• Bonus: Annual performance–based bonus
• Recognition: Our client has been named one of the Sunday Times Best Places to Work.
• Professional Growth: Opportunities for on–the–job learning and professional development.

Why Join?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an organisation where health, safety, and employee well–being are key priorities. You ll lead meaningful initiatives, ensuring a safe working environment and contributing directly to the success of an innovative manufacturing business.

Interested?

If you re ready to take on this exciting challenge, apply now or get in touch via LinkedIn to start the conversation!