Health And Safety Manager

Reporting to the Operations Manager, and being part of our UK team based at our Wisbech facility (Cambridgeshire), we need a hands-on Health and Safety Manager who will be actively involved in ensuring the safety and well-being of all employees within the organisation. This role requires a proactive approach to developing, implementing, and maintaining health and safety policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and industry standards.

Key accountabilities will include:

• Policy Development and Implementation - an in-depth knowledge of UK health and safety laws is a necessity, together with knowledge of industry specific standards and best practices.
• Risk Assessment and Management - Expertise in risk assessment methodologies, and ability to identify and mitigate potential hazards.
• Training and Education of managers/employees - experience in delivering health and safety training.
• Emergency Preparedness - knowledge of emergency planning and response procedures
• Day to day compliance and documentation - you will need strong written and verbal communication skills, and proficiency in maintaining accurate records.

The successful candidate will have either a degree in Health and Safety or a professional certification such as NEBOSH. You will need a minimum of 3 years experience in a similar health and safety role; have good attention to detail, and strong organisational and time management skills. You must be able to show pro-active and hands-on experience in implementing health and safety measures on site.

Experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably food will be essential.