Health, Safety and Environmental Manager

Health, Safety and Environmental Manager | Southend-on-Sea | ~�50,000 (DOE) + Benefits

Are you passionate about fostering a strong safety and quality culture within a fast-paced homecare manufacturing?

Do you have experience leading SHEQ strategy and systems, ensuring compliance while driving operational excellence and inspiring others?

Are you ready to play a key role in a growing business that prioritises innovation, customer satisfaction, and sustainable practices?

If these questions strike a chord, you might be interested in the Health, Safety and Environmental Manager role, and join a national operation and a leader in household product manufacturing. This position offers a unique opportunity to impact safety initiatives across key sites and make a significant impact within a leading brand in the FMCG industry.

What can you expect in this role?

• Provide strategic leadership, coaching, and guidance to build robust health and safety capability across all levels of the site.
• Keep the site consistently compliant with UK health and safety regulations while supporting the wider UK strategy for Health and Safety.
• Actively connect with employees at every level to foster a strong, proactive health and safety culture.
• Oversee regular audits and inspections to evaluate health and safety performance, proactively identifying and addressing areas for improvement.
• Work closely with contractors, regulators, and enforcement agencies to strengthen compliance and maintain high health and safety standards on-site.

What does this role offer you?

• Leadership & Impact: Be part of the Senior Leadership Team with the autonomy to shape safety practices and drive cultural change.
• Competitive Package: Circa �50,000 DOE, Private Pension, Life Assurance, Private Medical Cover, and 25 days holiday + bank holidays.
• Workplace Perks: Employee Assistance Programme, subsidised canteen, free parking, health initiatives, and discounted bus travel.

What We're Looking For:

• Proven background in an assurance role with experience managing audits, inspections, and certifications.
• Significant experience in health and safety roles within similar industries, particularly FMCG Manufacturing.
• Effective at influencing stakeholders at all levels and crafting high-quality presentations to communicate key messages and trainings.
• Independent, proactive, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• NEBOSH Certificate and knowledge of ISO 14001

This is an excellent opportunity to grow and develop your career further within an exciting organisation who have an enviable reputation in their field. If you are interested and have the required experience, please contact Sam Tearne on or (phone number removed).

Irwin and Colton are a specialist Health and Safety recruitment company, based in the South East of England we recruit across the UK. We recruit all roles in the health and safety industry from Health and Safety Manager, Health and Safety Director through to Health and Safety Advisor positions. Take a look at other opportunities here.

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Health, Safety and Environmental Manager | Southend-on-Sea | ~�50,000 (DOE) + Benefits