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Health, Safety and Environment Manager

Irwin and Colton - HSE Recruitment
Bristol
4 days ago
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Health, Safety and Environment Manager

Manchester

Salary: £65,000 to £75,000 plus Car Allowance, Bonus and Excellent Benefits


Are you ready to lead Health, Safety, and Environment strategy for a global leader in medical technology?


Would you thrive in a role where your expertise shapes safety culture across two advanced manufacturing sites in Manchester?


Are you looking to make a real impact in a business that distributes life-changing equipment to customers across the globe?


Irwin and Colton are delighted to have been engaged by a global medical equipment manufacturer to recruit a Health, Safety and Environment Manager. The company are leaders in their field and known for their innovative high quality products which are distributed to customers globally. This role is specifically responsible for two manufacturing sites in Manchester, and will lead on all Health, Safety and Environment matters for the sites.


Responsibilities of theHealth, Safety and Environment Managerwill include:


  • Ensuring the sites are compliant with both UK legislation and in line with wider Group strategy for Health, Safety and Environment
  • Engaging across the sites to drive improvement within Health, Safety and Environment
  • Auditing safety, health and environmental performance, accurately reporting and investigating incidents and near misses
  • Engaging with key internal and external stakeholders including senior management, operational staff and external regulators
  • Leading on new initiatives and always seeking opportunities to improve and develop Health, Safety and Environment


The successfulHealth, Safety and Environment Managerwill have:


  • Proven experience in a similar role ideally within a manufacturing, pharmaceutical or industrial environment
  • NEBOSH Certificate or equivalent
  • Ideally Degree qualified with NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent and membership of IOSH
  • Excellent communication skills with proven experience engaging colleagues and a wide range of stakeholders
  • A strong technical knowledge across relevant health, safety and environment legislation


This is an excellent opportunity to take on a leadership position for a world leading brand within their field. If the role is of interest, please contact Emily Flynn on or .


Irwin and Colton are a specialist Health and Safety recruitment company, based in the South East of England we recruit across the UK. We recruit all roles in the health and safety industry from Health and Safety Manager, Health and Safety Director through to Health and Safety Advisor positions.


Irwin and Colton Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website irwinandcolton.com. Irwin and Colton is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion please let us know if we can do anything to make the process more accessible to you.

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