Health and Safety Manager

£62,400

Leyland

Days Only (Mon-Fri)

gap technical are seeking an experienced, proactive Head of Health and Safety to provide strategic leadership and drive continuous improvement across one of clients organisations. This is a pivotal role with responsibility for setting and maintaining high health and safety standards, ensuring full legislative compliance, and embedding a robust, proactive safety culture across all operations.

Performance Objectives

• Lead and continually develop the site's Health & Safety strategy, policies, and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with all UK Health & Safety legislation, including the Health and Safety at Work Act, PUWER, DSEAR, COSHH, RIDDOR, and related food sector safety requirements.
• Conduct and oversee risk assessments covering machinery, manual handling, chemicals, DSE, noise and warehouse operations.
• Manage and oversee all liability claims (employee, employer, and public), working closely with insurers, legal advisors, and internal teams to ensure accurate documentation, timely responses, and effective resolution.
• Lead accident and incident investigations, ensuring robust root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Oversee contractor management and ensure compliance with permit to work systems and safe systems of work.
• Maintain emergency preparedness across fire safety, first aid, spill response and evacuation procedures.
• Carry out safety audits, inspections and toolbox talks.
• Provide expert advice and guidance to managers and employees.
• Deliver Health & Safety training and toolbox talks.
• Monitor performance, report on Key Performance Measures.
• Act as the primary interface with regulators, enforcement bodies, insurers, and external auditors.
• Champion a positive, proactive safety culture across all operational environments.