Azenta Life Sciences
Health, Safety & Facility Manager
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Health, Safety & Facility Manager
Health, Safety & Facility Manager
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Job Title
Health, Safety & Facility Manager
Job Description
The position of Health, Safety, and Facility Manager will lead the delivery of health, safety, and facility management across 3 UK sites. The role is responsible for ensuring legal compliance, driving continuous improvement in Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) performance, and embedding a strong safety culture across the organisation. This position will act as the subject matter expert for all health, safety, and facility-related matters.
What You’ll Do
Health & Safety Leadership
- Oversee the H&S team across 3 UK sites (Manchester, Wotton, UKBC) and drive team development.
- Act as the competent person under the Health & Safety at Work Act.
- Lead the H&S strategy and continuous improvement roadmap, ensuring up-to-date legal compliance across all UK sites.
- Provide expert advice to the site leadership team on risk and compliance.
- Oversee preparation of corporate H&S assessments/management plans.
Incident & Audit Management
- Support and lead responses to customer & corporate ESG group requests for information.
- Manage and ensure timely completion of incident investigations and reporting by line managers.
- Coordinate internal audits of ISO 9001, ISO 13485, & H&S compliance.
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Training & Communication
- Develop H&S communications and training content.
- Provide updates on health & safety KPI data (accidents, incidents, and near-miss reporting).
- Oversee Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and risk assessments.
- Lead monthly health & safety meetings as part of the health & safety committee.
Facility Management & Compliance
- Hold responsibility for Facility Management across all sites.
- Oversee maintenance, compliance, and contractor management, including business continuity planning (BCP)".
- Manage site infrastructure changes and layout planning.
- Assess requirements and provide Risk Assessments & Method Statement (RAMS) / Permits to Work for Manchester, while supporting UK HSE representatives at Wotton and UKBC.
- Arrange external inspections (e.g., LOLER, PUWER, fire risk assessments, insurance visits).
Training & Regulatory Coordination
- Organize and conduct HSE-based training including:
- Manual handling
- Forklift training (FLT)
- Working at height
- IPAF certification
- First aid
- Fire marshal training
What You’ll Bring
Essential Qualification & Competencies
- NEBOSH General Certificate (essential)
- NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent (desirable)
- Membership of IOSH (preferred)
Experience & Skills
- Strong leadership capabilities and experience working with multidisciplinary stakeholders.
- Proven experience in managing teams and driving results.
- Results-driven with a successful track record in achieving H&S objectives.
- Ability to interpret and present data (health & safety metrics, incident reporting).
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Outlook, Teams).
- Experience in training, auditing, and compliance within Health & Safety.
- Multi-site experience (essential).
- Working knowledge of ISO 9001 Quality Assurance and ISO 13485 (Medical Devices Quality Management) standards.
- Positive and optimistic in a fast-growing organisation.
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Soft Skills
- Strong written and verbal communicator.
- Self-motivated in the pursuit of EH&S excellence.
- Ability to work effectively in a team.
Disability Support
If any applicant faces difficulties completing an application or responding to a job posting due to a disability, please reach out to [Recruiting@azenta.com] for assistance.
Azenta Commitment
Azenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We promote diversity in hiring, recruiting, and retention, considering applicants regardless of race, colour, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
About Azenta
Azenta is a global leader in automated bio sample management solutions and multiomics services. We serve key industries, including pharmaceutical, biotech, academic, and healthcare institutions, supporting drug development, clinical trials, and advanced cell therapies.
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