Health And Safety Manager

Health and Safety Manager - Bedford - Manufacturing - £60,000 - £65,000 + Benefits Package

Principal People are excited to be partnering with a leading manufacturing organisation to recruit for a Safety, Health and Environment Manager. This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly technical operational environment where you will play a key role in driving Health, Safety and Environmental performance across the business.

You will be joining an established organisation with a strong commitment to continuous improvement, where you will have the opportunity to influence safety culture, engage with senior leadership, and make a genuine impact on the organisation's future HSE strategy.

The position will lead a small SHE team and work closely with operational managers, engineers and directors to ensure best practice is maintained across a diverse and complex site in a fast-paced environment.

What we're looking for:

NEBOSH General (or equivalent level of experience) – Diploma preferred
Experience within manufacturing, engineering, industrial or technical environments
Experience influencing stakeholders and driving positive safety culture change
Strong knowledge of Health, Safety and Environmental legislation
A proactive and pragmatic approach to SHE management
Previous management experience is desirable
As the Safety, Health and Environment Manager, your responsibilities will include:

Leading the Health, Safety and Environmental function across the site
Promoting and strengthening a positive SHE culture throughout the business
Conducting incident investigations and ensuring corrective actions are implemented
Reviewing risk assessments, safe systems of work and SHE procedures
Supporting operational teams with SHE advice and guidance
Managing audits and supporting ISO compliance activities
Reporting SHE performance and improvement plans to senior leadership
Developing and delivering continuous improvement initiatives
Why you should work for the company:

A unique and technically challenging environment that will enhance your experience
The opportunity to influence SHE strategy and culture across the business
Direct exposure to senior leadership and key decision-makers
A supportive organisation committed to continuous improvement
Excellent opportunities for professional development and long-term career progression
A varied role combining both strategic and hands-on Health and Safety responsibilities
Excellent benefits package, such as up to 7% matched pension, 26 days holiday + bank holidays and private medical insurance