?? Health & Safety Lead | Drive Safety Excellence in a Hands-On Role ??

My client are a leading British sports nutrition brand that are known for supplying products that support athletic performance, endurance and overall fitness. They have a strong reputation for their high quality range of products trusted by professional athletes right the way through to every day users. They have a brand new facility in Blackburn, and are looking for an experience Health & Safety manager who’s skilled in hands-on management and strategic oversight, committed to embedding safety into every aspect of our work environment. In this role, you’ll not only set our Health and Safety (H&S) agenda but also work closely with senior leaders and cross-functional teams to prioritise safety at every level.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Safety Strategy & Implementation - Develop, implement, and monitor comprehensive H&S policies, covering everything from risk assessment to hazard control and incident response.
• Stakeholder Engagement - Communicate performance and proactive measures effectively to senior leadership, influencing H&S priorities and driving change across the organisation.
• Coaching & Training - Guide managers and empower employees with hands-on training, safety education, and incident-response protocols to ensure everyone feels equipped and confident.
• Compliance & Auditing - Ensure full compliance with H&S legislation, leading audits, liaising with external agencies, and swiftly responding to incidents to maintain the highest safety standards.

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Shape and lead our Health & Safety strategy, ensuring all compliance and regulatory requirements are met and proactively identifying areas for improvement.
• Conduct regular risk assessments and audits to uphold safety in high-risk areas, implement preventive measures, and address any gaps in compliance.
• Serve as the H&S expert, coaching and training teams on safety best practices, emergency response, and personal protective equipment (PPE) usage.
• Collaborate closely with departments like Quality, Production, and Maintenance to align safety with operations, creating a safety-first culture at every level.

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience & Expertise - NEBOSH Level 6 Diploma (or equivalent) and ideally, 2-5 years of safety management experience in food manufacturing or FMCG environments.
• Strategic Influence - You know how to spot potential hazards, and you’re skilled at guiding the team and influencing leaders to prioritize safety.
• Strong Communicator & Collaborator - Clear and concise communication skills are key, as you’ll work across departments to drive engagement in safety programs and share updates on safety initiatives.
• Resilient & Solution-Oriented - You stay calm under pressure, especially in high-stress situations, and approach challenges with a proactive, solution-focused mindset.

What Success Looks Like:

Your impact will be measured through a range of key metrics, including incident rate reduction, training compliance, and engagement in safety programs. We’ll work with you on a personalized performance plan to support your ongoing growth and development, empowering you to excel in this role.

Why Join Us?

Enjoy a dynamic role with competitive benefits including:

• Up to £55,000 per annum
• Discretionary bonus opportunities
• Product discounts, cycle-to-work scheme, and birthday day off
• Employer pension contribution, and more!

Location: BlackburnType: Permanent, 37.5 hours per week

If you’re an experienced Health & Safety leader ready to drive meaningful impact through strategic planning and hands-on collaboration, we’d love to meet you!