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Health & Safety Manager – Manufacturing

Location: Based at a single site in Tonbridge

Salary: £50,000 per annum + bonus

D7 Recruitment is delighted to be recruiting on behalf of our client, an award-winning leader in the manufacturing industry. Our client is seeking an experienced and motivated Health & Safety Manager to lead health and safety operations at their Tonbridge facility.

Key Responsibilities

  • Policy Implementation: Develop, implement, and maintain health and safety policies, ensuring full compliance with UK standards and regulations.

  • Safety Culture: Promote and embed a culture of safety throughout the organisation by leading awareness campaigns and training initiatives.

  • Audit Management: Conduct internal audits and ensure all health and safety documentation and procedures are audit-ready.

  • Incident Management: Investigate workplace incidents, near-misses, and accidents to identify root causes and implement preventative measures.

  • Training & Development: Design and deliver comprehensive health and safety training for employees and leadership.

  • Risk Assessments: Perform regular risk assessments, proactively identifying potential hazards and implementing effective controls.

  • Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams, external agencies, and stakeholders to drive a high standard of health and safety performance.

  • Budget Oversight: Manage the health and safety budget effectively, ensuring resources are in place to support compliance and training programs.

    Requirements

  • Qualifications: NEBOSH or IOSH certification is strongly preferred.

  • Experience: A minimum of 5 years’ experience in health and safety management, ideally within the food, pharmaceutical, or chemical manufacturing sectors.

  • Expertise: Strong understanding of health and safety compliance, risk assessment, and safety management systems.

  • Skills: Excellent communication and leadership abilities, with a proven capacity to influence and collaborate at all levels.

  • Tools: Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with Lean, 5S, or Six Sigma methodologies is desirable.

    Benefits

  • £50,000 salary per annum

  • Flexibility to work from home upon passing probation

  • Annual performance-based bonus

  • Opportunities for professional growth within an award-winning organisation named one of the Sunday Times Best Places to Work.

  • A culture that truly cares about its people and their wellbeing

  • Employer pension contribution of 9% on a minimum employee contribution of 2%.

  • Flexiable working hours

    Why Join?

    This is a fantastic opportunity to join an organisation where health, safety, and employee wellbeing are key priorities. You’ll lead meaningful initiatives, ensuring a safe working environment and contributing directly to the success of an innovative manufacturing business.

    Interested?

    If you’re ready to take on this exciting challenge, apply now or get in touch via LinkedIn to start the conversation

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