Overview
We’re looking for a health and safety manager to join our team! This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive and experienced professional to play a key role in maintaining a safe, compliant, and high-performing working environment.
Reporting to the operations manager, this is a full-time and permanent position. The working hours will be Monday – Friday, 8.30am – 5.00pm. The Company operates a flexible working policy, with office hours of 7.00am-7.00pm Monday-Friday.
About Loadhog
Loadhog is a dynamic, multi-award-winning company that’s redefining the future of returnable packaging. Specialising in innovative returnable packaging solutions for sectors like manufacturing, postal, and retail, we combine smart design with sustainability to help businesses work smarter and greener.
Headquartered in Sheffield, UK, with growing operations in Europe and the USA, we’re proud to be an employee-owned business — every team member becomes a shareholder, fostering a unique culture of collaboration, pride, and entrepreneurial spirit. At Loadhog, innovation is in our DNA, and with a bold goal to generate 25% of our turnover from products less than five years old, we’re always pushing boundaries, investing in the future, and looking for passionate people to join us on our journey.
Role
We are looking for a knowledgeable and proactive health and safety professional who is committed to creating a safe, compliant and fun working environment. Passionate about promoting a positive safety culture, you will be hands on and engaging in driving high standards across the business, ensuring both legal compliance and best practice are consistently achieved. This is a varied role, focused on supporting all areas of the business with health and safety matters. The responsibilities of this role include but are not limited to:
* Conducting regular risk assessments and ensuring appropriate control measures are in place
* Leading incident investigations, identifying root causes, and implementing corrective actions
* Monitoring compliance with health and safety regulations and internal policies
* Providing expert advice and guidance on health and safety matters
* Delivering training sessions and toolbox talks to promote a strong safety culture
* Maintaining accurate records of incidents, audits, and compliance activities
* Liaising with external bodies such as the Health and Safety Executive (HSE)
* Managing and coordinating internal and external audits
* Ensuring safe systems of work are developed and adhered to
* Keeping up to date with changes in legislation and industry best practices
* Identifying and implementing business critical safety projects and initiatives
* Promoting a stop, report, sort, approach enhancing our safety culture at all levels of the business
Who are we looking for?
Aligned with Loadhog’s core values, you’ll bring real passion to everything you do, along with a strong sense of ownership over your role and contribution to the wider business. With creativity at the heart of your approach, you’ll bring fresh ideas, challenge the status quo, and help drive new ways of thinking. You won’t shy away from pushing boundaries, as you strive for excellence and play an active role in making Loadhog an even better place to work!
The successful candidate should have the following skills and experience:
* Proven experience in a health and safety role, (ideally in an injection moulding environment)
* Strong knowledge of UK health and safety legislation and regulations
* Experience conducting risk assessments and incident investigations
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels
* Strong organisational, data analysis, and problem-solving abilities
* An ability to work under your initiative as well as part of a team
* Great attention to detail with a logical, methodical approach
* A desire to undertake training and learn new skills
* Positivity and an ability to energise others
* Good at managing interpersonal relationships
* Able to work under pressure
* NEBOSH National Diploma and relevant degree (or equivalent) is essential
* Membership of IOSH (e.g. GradIOSH or CMIOSH) is preferred but not essential
What will we offer you in return?
We believe that taking care of our people and placing them at the heart of Loadhog is the key to building a happy, motivated, and successful team. Therefore, we’ve made sure our benefits package reflects our commitment to creating a workplace where you feel valued, supported, and empowered to do your best work. We will offer:
* On the job training
* Non-contributory 15% pension scheme
* Generous holiday entitlement of 32 days, increasing with length of service
* Extra leave entitlement throughout the year for occasions such as your birthday, to spend a day with your family/friends or to get involved in community work and projects
* On-site food and catering options
* Laptop
How can you apply?
Applicants should submit their CV, along with a covering letter.
Deadline for applications: 18th May 2026
Equal employment opportunity
We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and are committed to building a team that reflects the diverse community we serve. At Loadhog, we are striving to create a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and a true sense of belonging. If there are any adjustments we can make to support you during the application process, please don’t hesitate to let us know.
Notice to recruitment agencies
We are not accepting applicants from recruitment agencies. If we need support, we will be in touch!
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