About us Northwood is a family-owned group of associated companies that provide the manufacturing, supply and transportation of paper hygiene and wiping products for both the away-from-home and consumer market. Our mission is to be the market-leading partner of choice in the away from home tissue industry. One of only a small handful of companies in the UK market that is fully vertically integrated; Northwood is involved at each point in the supply chain, from raw material supply, tissue and towel manufacturing, end-user product converting, storage and transportation. Our remit is huge, with a portfolio of products covering two key systems brands, professional wiping, commodity, consumer paper and private label. We sell into a distribution network spanning the UK, Ireland and Europe, which in turn service markets such as healthcare, hospitality, hotels, engineering, janitorial, catering and education. We are a highly successful, award-winning and ambitious business that has grown from a humble paper sales business to a market leader employing over 800 colleagues, across 11 sites in the UK and Spain. We differentiate ourselves by excelling in product quality alongside market-leading service and sales support. About the Role We're excited to be recruiting a Site H&S Manager to set the standard and foster a Zero Harm By Choice culture within our production facility in Ellesmere Port! We're keen to attract an H&S individual with a shopfloor or site-oriented Manufacturing background, who adopts a multi-perspective approach to safety, encouraging colleagues to share suggestions and observations, and lead by example in helping to sustain a safe workplace. Job Opportunity Here's an insight into the role! Engaging & Educating Coaching and mentoring Managers on their H&S responsibilities. Helping identify training needs among operational or office-based colleagues. Delivering engaging training and presentations, educating and inspiring the business. Risk & Incident Management Facilitation of risk assessments (general, specific, COSHH, DSE, manual handling, fire, machinery safety) for operations and activities on site, including converting processes (e.g., slitting, winding, packaging, material handling). We will utilise your knowledge and expertise in leading thorough incident investigations, identifying root causes and recommending preventative actions, as well as reporting incidents in a timely manner to internal and external bodies (e.g. RIDDOR where applicable), relying on data records. Management of Change Leading H&S aspects of Management of Change, ensuring risks are assessed and controlled for all significant changes, e.g. the introduction of new production machinery, processes and raw materials. Compliance and Auditing A pivotal part of your role is ensuring compliance with all statutory H&S legislation and requirements, referencing the legal register. You will also assist with internal and external H&S audits, preparing for findings, and responding to these. Company Benefits Company pension Life assurance Sick pay Free company products Free on-site parking Food, retail, holidays, cinema, and gyms discounts Wellness programmes, including Employee Assistance Program and OnDemand GP service Free early access to pay scheme Salary sacrifice schemes Employee referral scheme Essential Skills We are looking for a curious and empathetic leader, an educator with humility, and an empowering communicator. You are conversant in: Implementing and maintaining H&S management systems. Carrying out risk assessments and incident investigations. Managing legal registers and overseeing outsourced specialist risk assessments (e.g., DSEAR, Water Hygiene, Fire). Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles and their integration with health and safety. We're looking for individuals who have attained NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety as a minimum. Skills we're looking for: Effective translation of technical H&S information into everyday language for stakeholders at all levels. Analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach. Thorough understanding of UK Health and Safety legislation, integrating this into daily practice. DEI Statement At Northwood, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse environment where everyone is welcomed and respected. We strive to promote a workplace that celebrates diversity and encourages individuals to express their opinions and beliefs. We are dedicated to providing equal opportunities for all.