​Health & Safety Manager

Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 per annum plus benefits

Cwmbran

A new opportunity has been created for a Health & Safety Manager to play a key role within this innovative and dynamic food manufacturing company. You will be part of an independent and modern company specialising in high volume production of quality frozen and chilled products for leading retailers, foodservice and manufacturing customers.

This company has over 33 years of unique knowledge and experience and are recognised as one of the leading manufacturers in the Food Manufacturing sectors.

Due to the development of internal talent they currently require an experienced Health & Safety Manager. This a strategic role supporting the business in ensuring a safe and healthy work environment in accordance with local legislation.

As Health & Safety Manager you’ll be….

• Inspecting of working conditions and observance of legal regulations and rules of safety and fire protection in the workplace. Keeping relevant parties informed of identified hazards, along with recommendations to address these hazards.

• Investigating the circumstances and causes of accidents at work and fire incidents and developing conclusions arising from the investigation of the causes and circumstances of these accidents and occupational diseases, as well as the control of the implementation of these measures.

• Record keeping, collection and storage of documentation relating to fire protection, workplace accidents, occupational diseases and suspected cases of such diseases, as well as document retention of test results and measurement of harmful conditions in the workplace.

• Participation in the assessment of occupational risk related to the work performed.

• Collaboration with Occupational Health, organizing periodic medical examinations for employees.

• Consultation on legal regulations and HSE rules.

• Collaboration with appropriate organizational units or persons, in particular as regards organizing and providing adequate levels of Health & Safety and Fire Protection training and ensuring appropriate adaptation and on-boarding of newly recruited staff.

• Participating in the preparation of plans for the modernisation and development of the company, and formulating proposals to include technical and organizational solutions in these plans to improve health and safety at work and fire protection within the Company.

• Promoting a Health and Safety culture within the company.

• Any other duties as requested by management.

What you’ll bring to the role

• NEBOSH Diploma in Occupational health and safety and at least 2 years of relevant work experience or NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational health and safety or University degree and at least 4 years of relevant work experience.

• Thorough knowledge of health and safety legislation and codes of practice.

• Possess and demonstrate passion for the job, the role, and the company

• Passionate about our industry and the role we play within the industry

• Demonstrate the ability to solve problems

• Strong leadership skills

• Ability to work effectively in a team and collaborate with others.

Are you up to the challenge?

If you feel you have the skills, experience and passion to be successful in this role apply now.

*Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying - then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities.