Hse Manager

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 site.

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 4 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..
  
  Benefits
  
  
• Salary: £50,000 per annum
  
  
• Bonus: Annual performance-based bonus
  
  
• Recognition: Our client has been named one of the Sunday Times Best Places to Work.
  
  
• Professional Growth: Opportunities for on-the-job learning and professional development.
  
  Why Join?
  
  This is a fantastic opportunity to join an organisation where health, safety, and employee well-being 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