Health & Safety Manager

Health & Safety Manager

Commutable distance from Shrewsbury, Welshpool & Oswestry

�45k+ Benefits

The Opportunity

Seymour John is working exclusively with an established client, who are looking for an experienced Health & Safety Manager to join their expanding team.� Reporting to the Operations Director, the successful candidate will be responsible for driving the Heath, Safety and Environmental strategy across the business.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute emergency response plans, evacuation strategies, and crisis management protocols.


• Organise regular training sessions to ensure all staff are equipped to handle emergencies effectively.

• Lead ongoing safety training programs, ensuring staff are educated on identifying hazards and responding to emergencies.

• Regularly evaluate workplace hazards and risks.


• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create strategies that minimize potential risks, ensuring that risk assessments are continuously updated.

• Conduct thorough investigations into accidents, near misses, and other safety incidents.


• Analyse incidents to determine root causes and recommend preventive actions, while maintaining accurate reports and presenting findings to management.

• Carry out frequent inspections of workspaces, equipment, and facilities to ensure compliance with company policies and safety standards.


• Address non-compliance issues promptly, ensuring corrective measures are implemented.

• Develop and revise health and safety policies, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and industry standards.

• Develop and implement environmental action plans and strategies aimed at fostering corporate sustainability.


• Oversee sustainable procurement and manage pollution control, waste management, recycling, and other conservation efforts.


• Ensure full compliance with environmental legislation and raise awareness of environmental concerns across all levels of the company.

• Ensure proper management and use of PPE by all employees, providing education on the necessity and correct usage of protective gear.

• Promote workplace well-being through health initiatives addressing both physical and mental wellness.


• Identify and address health concerns affecting employees, fostering a healthier work environment.

• Uphold and enforce compliance with current and upcoming Health & Safety, Quality, Environmental, and HR policies.


• Act on reasonable instructions from other department heads and directors.

Preferred Skills:

• Exceptional communication abilities.


• Innovative problem-solver, able to address material sustainability challenges.


• NEBOSH Diploma and relevant health and safety certifications preferred.