Health & Safety Manager

Location - Derby

Salary - £60,000 - £70,000 per annum 9depending on experiene) plus car allowance and additional benefits

Company Overview:

My client are a leading food manufacturing and processing business park looking for a Health and Safety Manager to help oversee the fit out of one of their many units.

Role Overview:
As a Health and Safety Manager, you will play a crucial role in ensuring compliance with Health, Safety, and Environmental regulations while driving continuous improvement in energy efficiency across our operations. This position reports directly to the Head of Health & Safety and requires a highly motivated individual who can manage multiple responsibilities with minimal oversight.

Key Responsibilities:

* Ensure compliance with Health, Safety, and Environmental legislation, providing up-to-date advice on changes in regulations.

* Conduct Risk Assessments under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, including assessments on Workplace, Equipment, Manual Handling, PPE, and Display Screen Equipment.

* Carry out COSHH and Fire Risk Assessments.

* Develop and implement safe working procedures and ensure all staff are trained in Health & Safety practices.

* Investigate accidents, conduct root cause analysis, and support supervisors in accident investigations.

* Perform Health & Safety inspections and monitor completion of actions.

* Maintain Health & Safety and Environmental Management Systems (ISO 14000 & ISO 45001).

* Oversee internal and external audits and liaise with regulatory authorities.

* Monitor energy usage and develop plans to maximise energy efficiency.

* Attend monthly HSE manager meetings and share best practices across the business.

Requirements:

* NEBOSH qualification or equivalent Health & Safety certification.

* Minimum 3 years of experience in a Health & Safety role within the Construction industry.

* Strong working knowledge of Health & Safety and Environmental legislation.

* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

* Proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong report-writing skills.

* Self-motivated with good time management and problem-solving skills.

Desirable:

* Knowledge of ISO Management Systems (ISO 14000 & ISO 45001).

What We Offer:

* Competitive salary and benefits package.

* Opportunity to make a significant impact on the safety and sustainability of our operations.

* A supportive team environment with opportunities for personal and professional development.

If you're passionate about driving Health & Safety excellence and Environmental sustainability, we would love to hear from you