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H & S Manager
Job Posted: 11 days ago
Salary: £ 50,000 - 50,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Paddock Wood, Kent
Expire in: 16 days
Job Description
Our client is looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Health & Safety Manager to help us build and embed a proactive safety culture—one that protects people, improves systems, and empowers everyone to work with confidence and care.
Main duties:
* Policy & Compliance: Create, update, and communicate H&S policies to align with UK law and best practices.
* Risk Management: Lead audits and risk assessments, implement mitigation strategies, and manage compliance reporting.
* Emergency Preparedness: Design and deliver emergency response plans, fire drills, and continuity exercises.
* Safety Culture Champion: Run training sessions, toolbox talks, and campaigns that make safety part of our DNA.
* Incident Response & Reporting: Investigate accidents and near-misses, analyse trends, and implement preventative strategies.
* Strategic Influence: Manage the health and safety budget and training resources; collaborate with external bodies like the HSE and local authorities.
You will need:
* A degree (or equivalent) in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, or a related field
* NEBOSH Diploma or similar professional certifications (e.g., IOSH)
* At least 5 years’ UK-based H&S leadership experience, ideally in food, pharma, or chemical manufacturing
* Deep understanding of Lean, 5S, or Six Sigma methodologies
* Excellent communication, coaching, and interpersonal skills
* Confidence in Microsoft Office and strong written/verbal English
* The ability to lead others through change—turning resistance into engagement and compliance into ownership
Benefits: What will you get out of it:
* Company bonus scheme
* 25 days holiday plus UK Bank Holidays
* Life Assurance x 2 salary cover
* Bupa Private Medical Insurance
* Bupa Wellness Cash Plan
* Benefits platform
* Free on-site parking
* Excellent pension scheme
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