Health & Safety Manager

Posted 1 day 6 hours ago by Synergi Search & Select

Permanent
Full Time
Trades & Services Jobs
Northamptonshire, Northampton, United Kingdom, NN1 1
Job Description

Our client is one of the world's largest leading manufacturers, they have a presence in all the leading supermarkets in the UK and are expanding.

Job Role & Key Responsibilities:

We are seeking an experienced EHS Manager to lead Environment, Health & Safety across a busy production environment. This role will act as the key EHS contact on site, supporting operational teams to drive a strong safety culture, ensure compliance, and deliver continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead and support EHS activities across all production functions.
  • Implement and maintain EHS strategies, policies, standards, and improvement plans.
  • Conduct risk assessments, safety inspections, audits, and compliance checks.
  • Ensure adherence to UK Health & Safety legislation and ISO standards.
  • Manage incident reporting, investigations, corrective actions, and preventative measures.
  • Develop and deliver EHS training, coaching teams to improve safety awareness.
  • Support emergency preparedness and site safety procedures.
  • Manage EHS reporting, data accuracy, and performance submissions.
  • Work closely with site leadership, production teams, contractors, and external stakeholders to improve EHS performance.
The Ideal Candidate will have:
  • Proven experience leading EHS within a manufacturing, production, FMCG, food & drink, or similar operational environment.
  • Strong practical knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation, risk management, and compliance requirements.
  • Experience managing audits, investigations, corrective actions, and EHS improvement programmes.
  • NEBOSH Certificate or equivalent qualification.
  • Experience implementing and auditing ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standards.
  • Strong communication, influencing, coaching, and stakeholder management skills.
  • A hands on, organised, and methodical approach with the ability to work effectively in a fast paced environment.
Desirable Skills:
  • Experience within food, beverage, brewing, packaging, logistics, or FMCG environments.
  • ISO 9001 experience.
  • IEMA or environmental qualifications.
  • Experience managing EHS systems, reporting tools, and performance data.
  • Ability to build strong relationships across all levels of an organisation.
Benefits Include:
  • Competitive salary package.
  • Company bonus scheme.
  • Private medical options.
  • Life assurance.
  • Enhanced pension contributions.
  • Generous holiday allowance.
  • 24/7 GP access.
  • High street discounts.
  • Monthly product allowance.