Starting Salary: £50,000 – £55,000 per annum
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Working Pattern: Monday to Friday | 8:30am – 5:00pm | Site-based | Kent
A growing food manufacturing business is looking to appoint an experienced Health & Safety Manager to play a key role in strengthening its health and safety standards during an exciting period of growth and investment.
With significant investment in new manufacturing facilities, production equipment and operational capabilities, this is a fantastic opportunity for a hands-on Health & Safety professional who enjoys building strong systems, improving standards and making a real difference across a busy manufacturing environment.
Reporting directly to the Head of SHEQ, you'll take responsibility for driving health and safety improvements across Manufacturing, Engineering, Warehousing and wider operational departments, ensuring that safety remains a priority as the business continues to expand.
What You'll Be Doing
Lead the development and implementation of health and safety improvement plans, working closely with the Head of SHEQ to strengthen standards across the business
Maintain and continuously improve health and safety policies, procedures, risk assessments and safe systems of work, ensuring compliance with UK legislation
Take ownership of COSHH and DSEAR assessments, ensuring appropriate controls are in place for hazardous substances, combustible dusts, ignition sources and fire and explosion risks
Work closely with Engineering and Production teams to ensure machinery safety, including PUWER assessments, guarding, isolation procedures and safe operating practices
Provide health and safety input into the installation, modification and commissioning of new manufacturing equipment and processes
Play a key role in supporting site development and operational expansion projects, ensuring health and safety requirements are considered throughout planning and implementation
Manage contractor safety arrangements, including risk assessments, method statements, inductions, permits to work and compliance checks
Conduct regular site inspections, audits and risk assessments, identifying opportunities for improvement and ensuring corrective xsabvtc actions are completed
Lead accident, incident and near-miss investigations, identifying root causes and implementing effective preventative measures
Monitor health and safety performance, reporting key risks, trends and improvement priorities to the Head of SHEQ
Develop and coordinate health and safety training programmes, ensuring employees and managers understand their responsibilities
Support managers and supervisors in building a proactive safety culture, encouraging employee engagement and ownership of health and safety standards
Review emergency procedures, fire safety arrangements and occupational health requirements, ensuring appropriate systems and controls are maintained
Support environmental compliance and im...
Health & Safety Manager in Strood employer: Found Recruitment Solutions Ltd
Join a dynamic and expanding manufacturer in Rochester, Kent, where you can thrive in a fast-paced production environment while contributing to innovative projects. With a strong focus on employee development, this company offers a supportive work culture, competitive salary, and the chance to grow your skills alongside new automated technologies. Embrace the opportunity for a stable, long-term career in a business that values quality and teamwork.
Contact Details:
Found Recruitment Solutions Ltd Recruitment Team
