We are recruiting for an experienced Health & Safety Controller, ideally with experience in the manufacturing sector. This role is working for a very successful manufacturing company with around 140 employees, based in Southend on Sea, Essex. Salary £35,000 - £37,000 per annum, annual bonus, free lunch daily Role Purpose The Health & Safety Controller is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining the company’s health, safety, and wellbeing systems across all manufacturing sites. The role ensures compliance with UK health and safety legislation, reduces operational risk, promotes a positive safety culture, and supports continuous improvement in workplace safety performance. The postholder will work closely with Coordinators, production teams, contractors, First Aiders and Fire Marshals to ensure safe working practices are embedded throughout the organisation. Key Responsibilities * Ensure everything they do is in compliance with the health and safety at work act 1974. * Stay up to date with ACOPS and regulations when writing risk assessment and implementing new policies. * Create and develop health and safety policies and safe working procedures * Implement and monitor health and safety policies * Provide guidance and advice to co-ordinators as a health and safety professional. * Personal goal to achieve ISO 45001 health and safety certification. * Write and review risk assessments on all aspe...