We are seeking an experienced Interim Health & Safety Manager to oversee health and safety practices within a fast-paced distribution and manufacturing environment. This temporary role based in Luton requires a proactive professional to ensure compliance and maintain a safe working environment.

Client Details

The employer is a well-established organisation operating within the industrial and manufacturing sector. They are committed to maintaining high standards of safety and compliance across their operations, ensuring a safe and efficient environment for their workforce.

Description

Whilst primarily a Health & Safety Manager role, this position also has broader responsibilities including Quality Assurance and Facilities Management, so would suit candidates with wider operational exposure.

Key responsibilities will include:

Lead and manage the group health & safety policy, reporting and procedures including Health and Safety initiatives to improve group culture and maintain ISO45001 accreditation. Conduct regular health & safety risk assessments and audits to identify potential hazards and ensure that appropriate measures are in place to mitigate risks. Develop safe working practices to support the business. Maintain and manage emergency procedures including PPE requirements & COSHH, develop & maintain first aid policy, procedure and equipment. Lead, report and deliver monthly reporting requirements. Maintain and develop current certification ISO 45001, ISO 9001, ISO 14001 using the systems to drive continual development and improvement throughout the business. Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation and industry standards. Work with the group ISO consultants to conduct internal audits, coordinate external audits, and implement continuous improvement initiatives. Develop a Group Environmental & Sustainability business strategy. Identify, create, and manage group sustainability initiatives and targets across all group sites including quarterly reporting. Set annual improvement targets for the group and at site level taking into consideration on site and supply chain impact. Review and management of the group environmental procedures to maintain ISO 14001 accreditation. Provide a strategic approach to group accreditations such as RISQs, Safe Supplier, Ecovadis etc. Manage annual membership and collaborate with the business to deliver value. Working with department leads to ensure the group and their supply chain meet social governance, sustainability and ethical goals. Upholding quality assurance standards across the group. Management and delivery of customer compliance and quality assurance documentation. Working with the HR Manager to develop employee compliance training and understanding of QHSE polices across the group. Working with the technical resources in the business, lead the resolution of quality issues, or product failures for the Group. Coordinate Route Cause Analysis investigations & customer communication. Report to the business on a monthly basis any ongoing cases or concerns. Single management system for all sites ensuring there is a single reference record of testing requirements and service records.Profile

The successful Interim Health & Safety Manager should have:

Proven experience at manager level in health and safety management within the industrial, manufacturing and distribution sectors. Strong knowledge of health and safety regulations and best practices. Broader operational experience, ideally with experience of QI, Environmental, Sustainability and/or Facilities. Excellent communication and training skills to engage with employees at all levels. Capability to manage risk assessments and implement effective safety measures. Experience in incident investigation and report writing. A professional health and safety qualification (e.g., NEBOSH or equivalent). Excellent attention to detail and good IT skills. Ability to work effectively in a temporary capacity and adapt quickly to new environments.Job Offer

The interim Health & Safety Manager role will offer:

Competitive daily rate of £(Apply online only)/day PAYE inside IR35, or c£350/day through Umbrella. Temporary position offering flexibility and a dynamic work environment. Site based role in Luton - must be commutable. Potential for a permanent role for the right candidate