Health & Safety Manager Job Overview

My client are currently looking for a Health and Safety Manager to join the team in their busy and evolving food manufacturing site based in the Caerphilly area. The successful individual will be responsible for ensuring the company complies with H&S regulations, creating a safe working environment and promoting a strong safety culture. This role involves working closely with production, engineering and technical teams to ensure food safety and operational efficiency.

Key responsibilities:

Conduct and review risk assessments and HACCP assessments for production processes
Implement control measure to minimise risks to employees, contractors and visitors
Act as Company Health and Safety Representative, devising and implementing Health & Safety procedures, Risk Assessments and policies
Be the main point of contact for guidance and support from H&S consultancy services
Arrange and chair H&S Committee meetings
Develop, implement and review H&S policies, procedures and manuals
Maintain and oversee incident reporting, near-miss reporting and root cause analysis
Ensure fire safety, first aid and emergency procedures are in place and regularly tested
Promote a positive safety culture through engagement and communication
Conduct regular workplace inspections, audits and safety checks to ensure the business is compliant
Report incidents to HSE where necessary (e.g., RIDDOR)
Maintain accurate records of incidents, risk assessments, audits and training
Prepare reports for senior management on H&S performance
Conduct contractor risk assessments and safety checks
Implement control measures to mitigate risks related to machinery, manual handling, allergens, chemicals and workplace hygiene
Ensure business continuity plans include safety and risk considerations
Review and maintain the H&S management system

Health & Safety Manager Job Requirements

Experience as a Health and Safety Manager
Experience working in the food manufacturing industry
Must have NEBOSH (Certificate or diploma)
Knowledge with fire safety and compliance, Asbestos control, Legionella
Experience of undertaking Risk Assessments
DSEAR
COSHH

Health & Safety Manager Salary & Benefits

Salary up to £45,000 DOE
Full benefits to be discussed

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Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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