Health & Safety
East Cambridgeshire
Permanent
£40,000
Health and Safety Manager
Salary: £35,000 – £40,000 per year
Job Type: Full-time
About the Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dedicated Health and Safety Manager to lead and drive best practices in health, safety, and environmental management within a dynamic and forward-thinking FMCG organisation. This role is critical in ensuring compliance with company policies and health and safety regulations, fostering a culture of safety, and providing expert guidance across all levels of the business.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead and implement health and safety strategies to cultivate a proactive safety culture.
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Ensure best practices are maintained and shared across the site.
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Coach, influence, and support business leaders and teams in safety and environmental leadership.
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Provide technical advice and updates on health and safety developments, ensuring compliance with targets and action plans.
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Collaborate with all departments to address and resolve health and safety concerns.
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Deliver training and coaching sessions on key health and safety best practices.
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Investigate accidents and incidents, implement corrective actions, and maintain comprehensive documentation.
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Represent the site in Health & Safety meetings and liaise with external authorities.
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Conduct inspections, audits, and risk assessments to proactively mitigate hazards.
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Manage health and safety training plans, identify training needs, and contribute to development initiatives.
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Ensure compliance with environmental regulations, including waste management, emissions, and energy use.
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Oversee data management through the company’s IT safety system (Assure) and maintain accurate safety metrics.
Qualifications and Experience
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NEBOSH General Certificate and Technical Level IOSH Membership.
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Minimum 2 years’ experience in a dedicated Health & Safety role.
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Experience managing site risks including asbestos, construction, COSHH, Legionella, fire, LOLER, and energy services.
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Strong knowledge of UK HS&E legislation.
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Experience in accident and incident investigations.
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP systems.
Benefits
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Company pension scheme.
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Death in Service benefit (salary x 4).
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Bupa Cashplan.
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Cycle to Work Scheme.
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Long Service Allowance (2 & 5 years).
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6-monthly production bonus.
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Safety boot contribution.
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Free hot drinks.
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Regular company events.
This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive and passionate Health and Safety Manager to make a real impact within a thriving organisation. If you have the expertise and drive to lead safety initiatives and enhance workplace wellbeing, we would love to hear from you!
