Job Title: Health & Safety Manager
Salary: £45,000
Location: Penrith, Cumbria (On-site)
Are you a visible, credible Health & Safety leader who enjoys being on site and influencing safety culture day to day?
Do you want to take ownership of Health & Safety across a busy industrial manufacturing / processing facility, working closely with operations, engineering and contractors?
We're supporting an organisation operating within the FMCG manufacturing sector to recruit a Health & Safety Manager for a key site in Cumbria. This is an excellent opportunity to lead the site Health & Safety strategy, strengthen compliance and drive continuous improvement across high-risk activities and non-routine work.
The successful Health & Safety Manager will:
- Lead the site Health & Safety strategy, advising senior leaders on risk, compliance priorities and improvement plans.
- Maintain and improve the site Health & Safety management system, including audits, inspections and legal compliance.
- Oversee risk assessments and safe systems of work across maintenance, contractors and high-risk operations (e.g. LOTO, confined space, hot work, work at height and lifting).
- Lead incident and near-miss investigations, ensuring appropriate reporting and corrective actions through to close-out.
- Drive engagement and competence through coaching, toolbox talks, safety committees and targeted campaigns.
The successful candidate will have:
- NEBOSH Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety (or equivalent recognised qualification).
- Strong Health & Safety experience within industrial, manufacturing, processing or heavy engineering environments.
- Confidence influencing leaders and frontline teams, with a practical, proactive approach to risk control.
- Experience managing contractors and improving controls for high-risk work.
Irwin and Colton is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion please let us know if we can do anything to make the process more accessible to you.
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Health and Safety Manager in Penrith employer: Irwin and Colton
Irwin and Colton is an exceptional employer that prioritises safety, sustainability, and diversity within its dynamic work culture. As a leader in health and safety recruitment, the company offers robust employee growth opportunities and a supportive environment where your expertise can significantly impact organisational safety performance across the UK. Join us to be part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to fostering a proactive safety culture and driving strategic initiatives at an executive level.
