Health & Safety Manager

Health & Safety Manager

Nottinghamshire

Up to £60,000

A rapidly growing food manufacturer is seeking an experienced Health & Safety Manager to enhance existing systems, influence workplace culture, and take ownership of health and safety on site.

As production expands, it is essential that safety and compliance measures develop accordingly.

You will establish robust systems, work towards accreditation, and maintain all necessary approvals.

From day one, you will receive full support from the team and be accountable to shift managers, engineering, and site leadership for delivering results.

This is a hands-on role, where you will be:

Developing SOPs and Safe Systems of Work across production, hygiene, and maintenance
Conducting risk assessments
Managing near-miss reporting and ensuring corrective actions are completed
Chairing site health and safety meetings with clear agendas and accountability
Driving the implementation of recommendations from external health and safety partners
Delivering training sessions personally
Maintaining the training and compliance matrix
Running inductions for all new starters, temporary staff, and contractors
You will have a realistic timeframe to settle into the role with strong support around you. Once the manufacturing health and safety function is secure, there will be opportunities to influence wider business practises beyond the factory floor.

What you’ll need:

NEBOSH General Certificate (essential)
Experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Strong project management skills: you complete tasks and influence colleagues who do not directly report to you
Solid technical knowledge of COSHH, machinery safety, and manual handling
A genuine willingness to be present on the floor, not just office-based
This is a chance to build a health and safety function from the ground up, with real autonomy and the opportunity to shape culture across a fast-growing food business.

Please apply or call Owen on (phone number removed) to discuss this exciting opportunity further