Health & Safety Manager

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.

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.