At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead health and safety initiatives to ensure a safe working environment in a busy manufacturing site.
- Company: Join Westland Horticulture, a global leader in innovative gardening and pet care products.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, diverse culture, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with a focus on continuous improvement and safety leadership.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in workplace safety while working with a dynamic team.
- Qualifications: 3+ years in health and safety roles, strong UK legislation knowledge, NEBOSH Diploma preferred.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 65000 £ per year.
Westland Horticulture Ltd is a multi-million, international FMCG company with a strong presence across multiple locations. We are leaders in our categories, supplying innovative gardening, pet care, and environmental products. Our culture values diversity, inclusion, and forward-thinking to drive impressive business results.
We are looking for an experienced Health & Safety Manager to support our Alconbury site and help maintain a safe, compliant and positive working environment. This is a key role working closely with the General Manager and site teams to drive health and safety standards across a busy manufacturing environment.
Responsibilities- Taking overall responsibility for the site health and safety agenda, ensuring legal compliance and driving continuous improvement across a busy manufacturing environment.
- Leading the development and implementation of site health and safety standards, systems and action plans, working closely with the General Manager and senior site team.
- Involvement in internal and external audit activity, including ISO, ethical and compliance audits, ensuring actions are followed through to completion.
- Leading accident, incident and near-miss investigations, including root cause analysis, corrective actions, trend reviews and RIDDOR reporting where required.
- Providing competent advice, coaching and challenge to managers and supervisors to improve safety standards and promote visible safety leadership.
- Overseeing risk assessments, COSHH controls, training requirements and safety engagement activity across the site.
- A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a Health & Safety Manager, Site H&S Lead or equivalent role within a manufacturing environment.
- Strong knowledge of UK health and safety legislation.
- NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent qualification is desirable.
- Strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
- Experience leading accident and incident investigations, audits, risk assessments, COSHH controls and corrective action plans.
- Ability to conduct thorough root cause analysis.
- Strong management skills with the ability to influence others.
Health And Safety Manager in Alconbury employer: Westland Horticulture Ltd
Westland Horticulture Ltd is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic and inclusive work culture that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. As a Health and Safety Manager at our Alconbury site, you will play a pivotal role in fostering a safe and compliant environment while benefiting from our commitment to continuous improvement and innovation in the FMCG sector. Join us to be part of a forward-thinking team that values diversity and empowers you to make a meaningful impact in a thriving manufacturing setting.
