Health & Safety Manager
Location: Sittingbourne
Salary: Competitive (DOE)
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent | Hours: Monday to Friday, 8am–4pm | On-site only
Benefits:
* Performance bonus
* Company pension
* Health & wellbeing programme
* Free and on-site parking
* Employee and store discount
* Cycle to work scheme
* Company events
* Referral programme
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Are you a proactive and driven Health & Safety professional ready to make a real impact?
Our client, a long-established and respected UK manufacturer, is seeking a hands-on Health & Safety Manager to lead the charge in fostering a positive safety culture while driving their Environmental and Sustainability strategy forward.
Why join our client?
You'll be joining a passionate, family-led business that genuinely values safety, sustainability, and wellbeing. This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of the H&S and Environmental function, working closely with leadership to shape and evolve policies, processes and culture.
Key Responsibilities:
* Maintain compliance with all HSE legislation and internal policies
* Develop and implement Health & Safety procedures, audits and training plans
* Conduct and review risk assessments across all operations
* Lead accident investigations and implement preventative actions
* Oversee Environmental & Sustainability policies and strategic initiatives
* Manage facilities to ensure standards, safety and cost-efficiency
* Mentor and support an Environmental & Sustainability Coordinator
* Report regularly to the Board on key H&S and environmental matters
* Conduct Company inductions and support cross-functional collaboration
What we’re looking for:
* NEBOSH (General Certificate) and COSHH trained (required)
* 3+ years of H&S management experience
* Proven background within Food Manufacturing or environmental and facilities management
* Strong communicator with excellent report writing skills
* Knowledge of root cause analysis, first aid practices and H&S law
* Ability to influence at all levels, with a collaborative approach
* Full UK driving licence (required)
* Right to work in the UK (no sponsorship available)
This is a pivotal role within a business that takes its responsibilities seriously. If you're a confident leader with a passion for continuous improvement and compliance, we’d love to hear from you.
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