Job description
Elevate your career by joining a leading food manufacturing organisation committed to excellence and safety. Our client, a prominent player in the industry, is seeking an experienced Health & Safety Manager dedicated to fostering a safe, compliant, and proactive safety culture across their state-of-the-art facility.
Salary / Benefits
- £40,000 - £60,000 DOE
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Enhanced Holiday
- Free on-site car parking
- Subsidised Canteen
- Pension Scheme
- Life Assurance Cover
- Discounted Staff Shop
- Phone and Car Insurance Perks
- Free Health Surveillance
- Ongoing Training and Progression Opportunities
- Employee Engagement Activities
- Giveaways (free meat seasonally)
- Refer a Friend Scheme
About your next employer
This organisation is renowned for quality and innovation within the food manufacturing sector. Operating within a dynamic industrial environment, they boast a dedicated team, advanced technologies, and a strong commitment to sustainability. As a key player in the industry, the site offers a pivotal leadership role in safety and operational excellence within a supportive, growth-oriented setting.
About you
- Minimum 5 years' experience managing health and safety within food manufacturing or industrial environments
- Used to the pace and the diverse risk profile
- Strong knowledge of UK and NI health and safety legislation
- NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Proven leadership and people management abilities
- Relevant third-level qualification
Desirable:
- NEBOSH Diploma, NVQ Level 6 (or equivalent)
- Knowledge of SMETA and ethical trading standards
- Previous operational experience within the food manufacturing sector
- Chartered Member of IOSH (CMIOSH) or working towards
What you'll do
- Lead and optimise the site's health and safety management system, ensuring ISO 45001 compliance
- Investigate incidents, determine root causes, and implement corrective actions
- Monitor safety performance through KPIs, developing improvement strategies
- Conduct risk assessments, audits, and prepare for external inspections and audits
- Manage contractor safety standards and oversee permit-to-work procedures
- Liaise with regulatory bodies such as HSENI and HSE
- Develop and test emergency response plans through regular drills
- Support operational teams on risk mitigation, safe systems of work, and statutory compliance
- Drive safety communication, training, and culture enhancement initiatives
For further information on this job, apply via the link or contact the VANRATH office for a confidential chat today.
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