Health, Safety and Environment Manager

Health, Safety and Environment ManagerLocation:

Dartford (2 sites, 1 mile apart)Salary:

55,000 – 65,000 per annum (dependent on experience)Benefits:

Car allowance + Non–contractual bonus up to 5%Hours:

Monday – Friday. 37.5 working hours per week, total 8.5 hours per day, between hours of 7.30am – 18.00pm (including 1–hour lunch break). There will be a requirement to Flex these hours to attend other shifts, including night shift.YOU WILL NEED TO BE A CAR DRIVER FOR THIS ROLE BASED ON THE LOCATION AND WORKING BETWEEN TWO MANUFACTURING LOCATIONS.We are recruiting on behalf of our client, a leading FMCG food manufacturing company, for an experienced Safety, Health and Environment Manager. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing organisation committed to building a strong quality and food safety culture while driving environmental sustainability initiatives.The successful candidate will be responsible for the aspects of the company listed in responsibilities, ensuring that each element is well managed, understood and reported both within the organisation and to outside interested parties.Key ResponsibilitiesSafety Management:Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations including PUWER, Working at Height, Confined Space, Legionella, DSEAR, Fire Safety, and Manual HandlingAct as main point of contact for regulatory authorities (HSE, Fire Authority)Lead company and site HandS meetings, ensuring action completionOwn and manage the risk assessment programmeInvestigate accidents, incidents, and near misses, implementing corrective actionsCoordinate accident reporting and RIDDOR submissionsManage insurance company compliance requirements including Written SchemesConduct safety management system audits across all business areasHealth Management:Support HR with health surveillance identification based on risk assessmentsManage occupational health clinics and maintain accurate recordsAssist with individual health capability assessments for job rolesRegularly audit facilities to ensure health risks are properly managedSupport claims management through proper accident investigation

Environmental Management:Monitor, record and report on energy usage across sitesCoordinate energy reduction improvement programmesMaintain company environmental reporting (statutory and corporate)Participate in Sustainability Team initiativesDevelop and improve Environmental Management SystemsPerson specification and experience:– Manufacturing background in FMCG or similar industry– Experience in food manufacturing or managing similar industrial risks e.g. PUWER, DSEAR, COSHH, Manual Handling etc.)– NEBOSH Diploma with professional body membership (IOSH/IEMA preferred). Ideally chartered status or working towards.– 5+ years in senior safety management role with SHE responsibilities– Strong knowledge of key safety legislation and main industrial hazards– Experience developing Safety and Environmental Management Systems (ISO45001/ISO14001)– Experience working with external authorities (HSE, EHO)– Training and mentoring experience– Flexible approach to working hours to support 24/7 operations– Knowledge of environmental improvements and commercial aspects (ESOS/CCL)– Experience with sustainability targets (Net Zero, Waste Reporting)– Environmental permitting knowledge– Strong communication skills at all levels– Team player with pragmatic yet structured approachCompany Benefits:– Holidays: 25 days (increasing to 28 days with service).– Additional Leave: Up to 10 extra days for long service milestones.– Pension: Group personal pension with 4% company contribution.– Life Cover: 3 x salary paid to your nominated beneficiary.– Maternity Pay: Occupational maternity pay plus SMP.– Accident Cover: Disability compensation payment.– Health and Wellbeing: BUPA and BUPA cash plan (individual or family).– Recognition: Employee Star Award.– Lunches and Drinks: Free lunch every day (valued at 700) + free drinks.– Social: Heavily subsidised sports and social events + annual company BBQ.– Annual Flu Vaccination: Provided for all employees.Additional Notes:

Location Disclosure:

Please mention your location in your CV. Applications without location details may experience delays in processing.Eligibility: Only applicants with UK residency and full visa status will be considered. Applications from those outside of the UK will not be shortlisted. If you plan to relocate, please mention this in your CV or cover ..... full job details .....