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Health & Safety Manager

Job Posted: 8 hours ago

Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Nottingham, Nottinghamshire

Expire in: a month

Job Description

About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Health & Safety Manager to join our central Health & Safety team. In this key role, you will provide expert guidance and leadership to promote a safety-first culture across our business, moving beyond compliance to genuine care.

You will act as a trusted advisor and “critical friend” to operational teams, driving continuous improvement in safety standards and behaviours. This is a highly visible role requiring a strong on-site presence, working across shifts and departments to ensure safety is owned by everyone.

Key Responsibilities

  * Lead and promote a proactive, safety-first culture across assigned sites.

  * Provide expert advice and support to operational management teams.

  * Conduct regular safety walks, audits, and peer reviews across multiple locations.

  * Investigate incidents, complete RIDDOR reporting, and drive corrective actions.

  * Deliver and evaluate health and safety training, coaching teams at all levels.

  * Ensure compliance with legislation, company policy, and best practice standards.

  * Support continuous improvement through data analysis and risk-based decision-making.

  * Build strong, collaborative relationships across all functions and sites.

About You

Essential:

  * NEBOSH Level 5 Diploma (or equivalent).

  * Chartered Member of IOSH (or working towards).

  * Proven experience in a Health & Safety role within operational environments, ideally food manufacturing, agriculture, or distribution.

  * Strong understanding of health and safety legislation, RIDDOR, and auditing.

  * Excellent communication, coaching, and influencing skills.

  * Pragmatic and solutions-focused, with strong time management and autonomy.

  * Competent IT skills (Microsoft Office, document control systems).

  * Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel, including occasional overnight stays.

Desirable:

  * Internal Auditor qualification (ISO 45001 or equivalent).

  * Experience with behavioural safety programmes and peer review processes.

  * Background in food manufacturing.

Why Join Us?

This is an excellent opportunity to make a genuine impact in a business that places safety, integrity, and teamwork at the heart of everything we do. You will play a vital role in shaping a culture where safety is everyone’s responsibility — ensuring that every colleague goes home safe, every day

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