Health and Safety Manager

Paddock Wood
3 weeks ago
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Health and Safety Manager – Food Production

West Kent

c.£50k DOE

Are you an experienced Health and Safety professional with a background in Food or Pharmaceutical Manufacturing?

Are you NEBOSH qualified?

My client is looking for an experienced, NEBOSH qualified Health and Safety Leader, to join their team on a permanent basis.  

This role would most suit someone with a strong food manufacturing background, with experience working within high-risk environments with a range of machinery.

You will be tasked with driving positive change to how H&S processes are received internally to ensure adherence to all relevant legislation, and practical application a ‘Safety First’ culture.

Duties include:

Acting as a ‘hands on’ leader, assessing current processes and implementing new systems where necessary, collaborating with external parties to ensure policies align with regulations.

Risk Management: conducting regular risk assessments, including internal and external audits, implementing preventative measures and ensuring accurate and timely documentation.

Resource Management: Oversee the budget and ensure all training programs are in place.

Incident investigation and reporting: thorough accident and near miss investigations, accurately reporting and putting in place corrective measures.

Carrying out internal audits and reporting on the outcome.

Emergency management: developing and implementing emergency response plans in a high-risk environment.

Responsible for ensuring processes and procedures are understood and followed by developing exceptional relationships with internal parties.

To be considered for this Health and Safety Leader role you will have:

Experience in a Health and Safety within Food or Pharmaceutical Manufacturing – this is essential

Achieved the NEBOSH/IOSH general certificate (Level 3) as a minimum

Knowledge and experience of management systems

A meticulous attention to detail with first class communication and organisation skills

Strong IT skills, with proficiency using MS Office

A solid working history demonstrating loyalty and commitment to an employer

A proven track record, with relevant examples of where you can demonstrate the above competencies

A full driving license

What’s in it for you?!

Working for an award-winning business with a focus on their culture

Excellent opportunities for progression

A generous benefits package

Competitive salary DOE

Working with a great team who support each other!

State-of-the-art facilities

Interviews will be held immediately – this company are looking to move quickly for the right Health and Safety Leader!

Please note, only candidates with the qualifications, skills and experience listed and a background in relevant manufacturing environments can be considered.

This role is being handled by the Manufacturing, Engineering & Technical team at PWR.

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