H&S Manager

Health & Safety Manager
Cumbria
Monday to Friday with flexi time. Permanent, Full Time role
£45,000 to £50,000 + Pension + Health cash back plan, Holidays

An excellent opportunity has arisen at an excellent British manufacturing company seeking to bring an experienced Health & Safety Manager on to the business. Supplying product worldwide, this is an excellent opportunity to work for a company with a great history that offers long term security and technical challenge.

Role Description

• Working with Senior Managers to ensure that employees remain in a safe working environment and providing advice where appropriate.
• Determine the strategic direction and work priorities (in conjunction with the management team) for the continuous improvement of the H&S processes and policies across all locations where employees are based, in accordance with the relevant legislation.
• Advise, guide, support, promote awareness and coach all personnel with the implementation of the company's policies and procedures. Complete other projects at the request of the Management
• Work with Senior Managers in driving a change in the business
• Getting into the factory and implementing tools and techniques to bring a stronger view on site safety
• Assuring best practice always
• Working on short- and long-term projects in the business

Skills and Qualifications

• NEBOSH Diploma preferred (or equivalent)
• IOSH Certification
• ISO Accredited
• Experience within manufacturing.
• A positive 'can do' attitude and drive to succeed
• Experience in the management of health, safety and environmental systems.
• Experience of working in a manufacturing environment.
• Continuous Improvement experience (5S, Kaizen, 8D etc.)

Company Information
As a business our client is a market leader in printing production and distribution across the whole of the UK. With a growing portfolio of clients this role provides a stable and secure opportunity in the present economic market.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position.