Do you want to join a leading UK manufacturer of away-from-home paper hygiene products based on Stafford Park, Telford?

We are looking for a permanent Health and Safety Manager to join our management team who strive to make a difference.

As the Health and Safety Manager you will have a vital role of guaranteeing the health and safety objectives of the business are achieved. Being apart of our head-office you will play an important role in helping us to be the market-leading partner of choice in the away-from-home tissue industry, delivering high quality products to our customers.

As the Health & Safety Manager you will typically work 08:30 till 17:00 Monday to Friday.

About the RoleEssential requirements of the Heath & Safety Manager include:

Responsible for reaching pre-defined objectives in compliance with Safety Standards in conjunction with ISO 45001Create an environment for the necessary cultural change in Safety PerformanceDefine and monitor Safety audits as per scheduleEnsuring all H&S training needs are fulfilled, including H&S induction of new colleaguesLiaise with Occupational Health for periodical surveillanceInvestigate accidents, incidents and near missesEnsure required beliefs, values, behaviours and attitudes are adopted and maintained Developing and working with SharePointLeading KPI's of audits, near misses, number of RA's/SOP's/OPL's, Tool Box talks etcChair the monthly Safety Committee meetingBenefitsCompany pensionLife assuranceFree company productsFree on-site parkingRetail, holidays, cinema, and gyms discountsWellness programmes, including Employee Assistance Program and OnDemand GP serviceFree early access to pay schemeEssential SkillsThe competencies needed of the Health and Safety Manager are:

Be able to challenge behaviours openly and with respectDemonstrate Leadership and influencing skills and experienceDemonstrable wealth of experienceNEBOSH Diploma or equivalent NVQ Level 5Graduate member of IOSH or aboveLead Auditor Qualified in management system standardFirst Aid at Work ISO Lead Auditor trained would be beneficialAbout CompanyNorthwood is a family-owned group of associated companies that provide the manufacturing, supply and transportation of paper hygiene and wiping products for both the away-from-home and consumer market.

Our mission is to be the market-leading partner of choice in the away from home tissue industry. One of only a small handful of companies in the UK market that is fully vertically integrated; Northwood is involved at each point in the supply chain, from raw material supply, tissue and towel manufacturing, end-user product converting, storage and transportation.

Our remit is huge, with a portfolio of products covering two key systems brands, professional wiping, commodity, consumer paper and private label. We sell into a distribution network spanning the UK, Ireland and Europe, which in turn service markets such as healthcare, hospitality, hotels, engineering, janitorial, catering and education.

We are a highly successful, award-winning and ambitious business that has grown from a humble paper sales business to a market leader employing over 800 colleagues, across 11 sites in the UK and Spain.

We differentiate ourselves by excelling in product quality alongside market-leading service and sales support.

DE&IAt Northwood, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse environment where everyone is welcomed and respected. We strive to promote a workplace that celebrates diversity and encourages individuals to express their opinions and beliefs. We are dedicated to providing equal opportunities for all.