The Company

Our client operates within a technically complex, safety-critical environment, delivering Foodservice Equipment products and services across the UK. The business is supported by operational, commercial, and technical teams and works to recognised international management system standards and is focused on continuous improvement, risk reduction, and the development of a strong, sustainable safety culture aligned with operational excellence.

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The Role

The Health & Safety Manager will ensure the business has a fit-for-purpose Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) strategy aligned with legal requirements, industry best practice, and the organisation’s risk profile.

Acting as the appointed Health & Safety professional, the role will lead the continuous improvement of safety culture, ensure full compliance with UK HSE legislation, and maintain ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 standards within an ISO 9001 framework.

The role is accountable for upgrading business standards, systems, communication, training, and processes relating to HSE management. This includes mentoring senior leaders and supporting functional teams through practical, efficient data and process structures.

This is a mixed office- and field-based role and requires regular travel for site visits, audits, and training activities.

 

Tasks include:

• Developing, implementing, and continuously improving the Health & Safety Management System in line with legal, regulatory, and best-practice requirements

• Establishing and delivering a robust inspection and audit programme to monitor HSE performance

• Measuring, analysing, and reporting HSE performance and benchmarking against industry standards

• Reviewing and enhancing safe systems of work to ensure policies and procedures remain practical, effective, and risk-focused

• Championing a Safety-First culture across the business and clearly communicating expectations at all levels

• Providing frameworks, systems, guidance, and practical tools to support compliance with HSE legislation and best practice

• Leading employee consultation groups and working with appointed Safety Representatives on behavioural and compliance initiatives

• Identifying health and safety competency requirements and advising on development actions

• Delivering HSE training, toolbox talks, inductions, and leading incident investigations

• Reviewing risk assessments and method statements and providing expert advice

• Reporting notifiable incidents externally in line with regulatory requirements

• Managing eLearning platforms for HSE training and compliance tracking

• Maintaining accreditations and certifications and managing external, internal, and insurance audits

• Acting as the primary contact for local authorities regarding HSE licensing, permitting, environmental approvals, and fire safety

• Representing the business in HSE-related claims or litigation where required

• Conducting assurance visits for contracted services and leading H&S account reviews with key stakeholders

• Supporting contractor schemes, external applications, and professional liability auditing

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The Person​

The ideal candidate will have:

• A degree or diploma in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Health, or a related discipline

• IOSH Level 6 Diploma in OSH Leadership or NEBOSH Diploma (essential)

• Proven Health & Safety experience within manufacturing, field service engineering, or a similar environment

• Strong working knowledge of UK H&S legislation and regulatory frameworks

• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to identify hazards and implement effective controls

• Strong project planning, data analysis, and problem-solving capability

• The ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including report writing and presentations

• A collaborative, professional approach with the confidence to challenge where required

• Full UK driving licence

• Experience with permitting processes (advantageous)

• Commitment to continuous professional development

• Flexibility to travel across the UK and work beyond standard hours when required is essential.