About the Role

As a Health and Safety Manager at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], you will be responsible for ensuring that managers, colleagues, contractors, and visitors operate safely and in line with current legislation, [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] standards, and industry best practice. You will act as a key partner to the Senior Management Team to develop, maintain, and continually improve a robust Health & Safety Management System.

Key Responsibilities

• Champion a positive, engaging, and forward-looking Health & Safety culture across the two Midlands sites.
• Influence and coach leaders and managers, ensuring Health & Safety responsibilities are clearly understood and effectively executed.
• Support the site SMT with strategic safety planning, performance reviews, and improvement initiatives.
• Lead the annual programme of generic and specific risk assessments; ensure accurate documentation and prioritisation of corrective actions.
• Manage the non-conformance corrective action plan and collaborate with operational teams to eliminate or reduce key risks.
• Ensure Safety Inspections, internal audits and compliance checks are carried out in accordance with the agreed schedule.
• Support safe installation and commissioning of equipment by working closely with Engineering and site leadership team.
• Lead thorough accident, incident and near-miss investigations; ensure learnings are shared and embedded.
• Complete, maintain, and monitor accurate accident/incident documentation, supporting the management of insurance claims and external queries.
• Produce clear, actionable reports and safety insights for site leadership.
• Work collaboratively across H&S, HR, Occupational Health and Operational teams to deliver consistent standards, effective training and competency.
• Liaise with Occupational Health to monitor trends, analyse data and support targeted interventions.
• Work with external stakeholders, including regulators such as the HSE, ensuring site readiness and confidence in compliance.
• Support the design, delivery and coordination of Health & Safety training, ensuring colleagues have the right competencies for their roles.
• Assist with site-wide training records and scheduling to ensure compliance against requirements.
• Conduct Health & Safety surveys (noise, dust, lighting, COSHH etc.) and provide recommendations for improvement.
• Keep up to date with new and emerging legislation, HSE guidance and industry developments.
• Monitor trends and performance indicators to drive continuous improvement.

What You'll Need to Be Successful

Essential:

• NEBOSH qualification (Diploma desirable, Certificate essential)
• Strong experience in Health & Safety Management, including behavioural safety and change management
• Working knowledge of H&S Management Systems and digital reporting tools
• Experience engaging with regulators, such as the HSE, EA, BSI and Fire Department
• Excellent communication, coaching, and relationship-building skills
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• A proactive, accountable individual who can influence at all levels and embed high standards
• Full UK driving licence

Desirable:

• NEBOSH Diploma or Higher level H&S Qualification
• Membership of a professional safety body
• FMCG background or strong knowledge of the Food industry

Benefits

• From £55,000 per annum
• 33 days holiday allowance
• Straight forward pension contribution of 6%
• Subsidised staff canteen serving hot food
• Staff shop / staff sales at hugely discounted prices
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to our Employee Benefit Scheme (GP appointments, mental health sessions, physiotherapy, etc.)

After applying, you will be contacted by a Resourcing Team Lead at our Wednesbury site to discuss your application. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is an equal opportunities employer.