Azenta Life Sciences
Health, Safety & Facility Manager
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Health, Safety & Facility Manager
Health, Safety & Facility Manager
Azenta UK, Ltd.
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About the Role
The Health, Safety & Facility Manager (H&S Manager) will lead health, safety, and facility management across three UK sites, ensuring legal compliance, driving continuous EHS improvement, and fostering a strong safety culture. The role acts as the competent person under the Health & Safety at Work Act and provides subject matter expertise in all aspects of H&S and facility management.
Key Responsibilities
Health & Safety Leadership
- Oversee the H&S team across three UK sites, driving team development and performance.
- Lead the H&S strategy and compliance roadmap, ensuring adherence to legislation and best practices across all sites.
- Provide expert advisory support to site leadership on risk, compliance, and operational safety.
- Prepare and manage corporate H&S assessments and management plans.
Incident & Risk Management
- Coordinate investigations and reporting of accidents, incidents, and near misses.
- Support corporate ESG group EH&S reporting and stakeholder inquiries.
- Lead monthly health & safety committee meetings.
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Training & Compliance Audits
- Develop and deliver H&S training programs, including induction training for new employees.
- Examples: Manual handling, Fire Safety, First Aid, Working at Height (FLT/IPAF).
- Manage internal ISO 9001, ISO 13485, and compliance audits in collaboration with site teams.
- Maintain and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and provide guidance on risk assessments.
Facility & Operational Management
- Manage facility operations, including maintenance, compliance monitoring, and contractor coordination.
- Support site business continuity planning (BCP).
- Oversee site infrastructure changes and layout planning in line with best practice.
Regulatory & Contractor Liaison
- Arrange external inspections (e.g., LOLER, PUWER, insurance compliance visits, Fire Risk Assessments).
- Assess requirements and provide Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS); Permit-to-Work (PTW) documentation for Manchester site, with support to sister sites (Wotton/UKBC).
- Facilitate required health and safety training courses (e.g., manual handling, fire safety).
Requirements & Skills
Essential Qualifications & Experience
- NEBOSH General Certificate (essential).
- Experience in multi-site health, safety, and facility management.
- Strong leadership & stakeholder management abilities.
- Results-driven, with a proven track record in driving measurable EH&S performance improvements.
- Knowledge of ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 highly desirable (especially for pharmaceutical/medical environments).
- Ability to analyse and present data (e.g., accident/incident reporting, KPI dashboards).
- Membership of a professional safety body (e.g., IOSH) is preferred.
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Technical & Personal Attributes
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams).
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Self-motivated with a proactive approach to EH&S initiatives.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a cross-functional team.
- Positive and optimistic mindset suitable for a fast-growing, collaborative company.
Desirable Qualifications
- NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent qualification.
What We Offer
Azenta UK, Ltd. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and encourage all qualified candidates to apply, regardless of race, gender identity, religious conviction, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
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