Health & Safety Lead in Stoke-on-trent, West Midlands

Health & Safety Lead

Location: Stoke

Hours: Monday to Friday

Salary: DOE

The role:

My client is seeking an experienced UK Health & Safety Lead to manage and oversee all aspects of health and safety across the business. The role will primarily support two UK-based manufacturing and distribution sites, as well as head office functions. This position is based in Stoke-on-Trent, with regular travel to a site in the Lake District.

The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing health and safety policies, carrying out risk assessments, investigating incidents, and ensuring full compliance with relevant legislation and industry standards. You'll also play a key role in fostering a positive health and safety culture across the organisation, while delivering training and guidance to both the management team and wider UK workforce.

Main duties:

• Lead the development and implementation of  Health & Safety Management Systems across all UK sites
• Identify and mitigate potential hazards by conducting thorough risk assessments and ensuring appropriate control measures are in place
• Investigate incidents and near misses to determine root causes and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence
• Ensure full compliance with current health, safety, and environmental legislation, as well as industry best practices and internal standards
• Manage and coordinate all aspects of insurance claims related to health and safety incidents
• Champion a positive health and safety culture across the business, promoting awareness, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Deliver engaging and effective health and safety training, advice, and support to managers and employees at all levels
• Monitor, measure, and report on health and safety performance, including KPIs, audit outcomes, and compliance metrics
• Oversee the safe management of contractors and suppliers, ensuring they meet company safety requirements and site protocols
• Take ownership of emergency planning and response procedures, including regular reviews and staff briefings
• Produce regular reports and strategic updates for the Board and senior leadership team, highlighting key risks, improvements, and initiatives
• Serve as the designated Health & Safety Lead during ethical and social compliance audits, ensuring alignment with industry standards
• Act as the principal advisor on all health and safety matters, providing expert guidance to support operational and strategic decision-making

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and enjoys being a collaborative team player

Interested? Call Maria on 01782 712230 or email MariaP@kpir.co.uk

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