W Talent Manufacturing and Engineering are supporting a market leading Manufacturing company based in Derbyshire. This business is dedicated to delivering high-quality technical products to various industries and are now looking for a Health and Safety Manager to join their site senior leadership team. Our customer is committed to innovation and this role is pivotal in maintaining their status as a marketing leader and a pioneer in all aspects of their industry.

Job Role

W Talent Manufacturing and Engineering are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Health and Safety Manager to lead a team of HSE professionals and drive a successful behavioural change programme. This role is working on site in a high hazard environment based in Derbyshire. The role requires a highly qualified Health and Safety Leader with a proven track record in supporting a Manufacturing organisation in technical and strategic safety improvements and support the business on prioritising work flow to gain the best result across the whole facility

Key Responsibilities

Health and Safety Strategy: Develop and implement a health and safety strategy that aligns with the company's goals and objectives, ensuring a proactive and prevention-based approach.
Regulatory Compliance: Act as the point of contact for the HSE Inspectors, facilitating site inspections and reviews. Stay up-to-date with relevant health and safety legislation, regulations, and standards, and ensure the facility's compliance with all relevant laws.
Risk Assessment: Conduct and review risk assessments, including hazard identification and process safety assessments, to mitigate potential health and safety risks.
Training and Education: Create and deliver health and safety training programs for employees, contractors, and visitors, ensuring a culture of safety awareness and competence.
Incident Investigation: Lead investigations of workplace incidents, accidents, and near misses, and implement corrective and preventive actions to avoid future recurrences.
Health and Safety Reporting: Prepare regular health and safety reports for senior management and regulatory authorities, providing insights and recommendations.
Audits and Inspections: Conduct regular audits and inspections to assess compliance, identify areas for improvement, and track progress.
Safety Culture: Foster a strong safety culture by promoting employee engagement, feedback, and participation in safety initiatives.
Environmental Compliance: Maintain the ISO 14001 management system, working with site teams to ensure compliance with environmental regulations and sustainability goals.

Qualifications and Person Specification

NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent - minimum expectation
Proven experience working as part of a Senior Leadership team
A background in a High Hazard environment is highly advantageous - Nuclear, Defence, Heavy Industry and Chemical etc
Significant experience in management, leading teams of Health and Safety professionals
Strong knowledge of relevant, regulations, and best practices
Knowledge of COMAH, DSEAR or ATEX regulations would be highly advantageous
Strong problem-solving abilities, with a proactive and solutions-oriented approach
Leadership and team development
Strong communication and stakeholder engagement What's on Offer

Excellent basic salary plus benefits
An opportunity to work for a business going through a large expansion and capital investment plan.
To be truly accountable for the safety change within a business