Health & Safety Manager
Location: Chester, Cheshire
Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 per annum
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
We are recruiting exclusively for a proactive Health & Safety Manager to lead and enhance the Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) management system at our client's food manufacturing facility in Chester. This role ensures full compliance with EHS regulations and best practices, fostering a safe, responsible, and continuously improving workplace.
Key Responsibilities:
Engagement & Communication:
* Drive a highly engaged EHS culture through coaching, training, and regular communication.
* Provide expert advice and support to all staff, ensuring robust safe systems of work.
* Lead site-wide EHS forums, briefings, and consultation meetings to maintain awareness and engagement.
Standards & Management Systems:
* Develop, implement, and maintain EHS management systems to meet ISO 45001, ISO 14001, and other industry standards.
* Oversee risk assessments, site impact logs, and incident management systems, ensuring thorough investigation and resolution.
* Conduct regular audits and evaluations, identifying non-conformities and implementing corrective actions.
Policy, Procedure & Training:
* Ensure policies, procedures, and documentation are updated, compliant, and effectively implemented.
* Identify EHS training requirements, track compliance, and deliver site-wide training, including induction programs.
Incident & Audit Management:
* Lead internal and external audits, ensuring compliance and timely resolution of corrective actions.
* Act as the primary contact for regulatory agencies and external stakeholders.
* Manage and support incident investigations, root cause analysis, and emergency preparedness planning.
Project & Continuous Improvement:
* Provide EHS guidance on projects and process improvements.
* Identify and implement strategies to enhance environmental sustainability and workplace safety.
Qualifications & Experience:
* NEBOSH General Certificate as a minimum (ideally Diploma)
* Experience within a Manufacturing environment (preferably Food)
* IEMA Foundation Certificate in Environmental Management (or commitment to achieving).
* Proven experience managing ISO 45001 / 14001 compliance and audits.
* Strong background in food manufacturing or production environments is highly desirable.