Health & Safety Manager

Location: Coppice, Blackmill, Bridgend & Sirane, Cambrian, Tonypandy

Main Purpose of the Role

As SHEQ Manager you will be responsible for ensuring Coppice protects its workforce, meets its regulatory requirements, protects the environment, and maintains high quality standards in the manufacture and distribution of our products.

You will use your knowledge and expertise to promote a positive H&S culture in the workplace, while encouraging and training appropriate practices to comply with environmental obligations. You will work closely with other managers across the business.

Responsibilities

Specific Role Responsibilities

As a SHEQ Manager you will work Monday to Friday to:

• Take full responsibility for, and be the escalation point for, H&S at all Coppice sites

• Oversee the full H&S remit, from safety briefings and risk assessments through to strategy development and implementation in line with regulations

• Ensure Coppice Management Systems are always up to date and compliant

• Drive initiatives to mitigate and reduce operational risks

• Support and promote a positive safety culture

• Undertake operational tasks including:

   

  • Risk assessments

  • Site inspections

  • Equipment installations

  • Hazard Tag process management

  • Record keeping, including accident monitoring, reporting, and improvements

   

• Chair monthly H&S meetings, documenting and addressing actions raised

• Monitor and report on SHEQ performance metrics

• Lead, support, and enforce appropriate training across all levels

• Maintain and update SHEQ documentation (policies, procedures, safety instructions)

• Work with the Compliance Manager to ensure ongoing compliance

• Support, lead and mentor Quality teams

• Keep up to date with all HSE legislation and relevant developments

• Manage workload efficiently with cost and time awareness

• Support a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and innovation

• Ensure housekeeping and safe working environments are always maintained

Key Relationships

• Senior Management Team

• Compliance Manager

• Quality Team

• Production and Warehouse Teams

• External Agencies

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Essential:

• NEBOSH Qualified (or equivalent)

• Previous H&S or SHEQ Manager experience

• Experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment (ideally food or packaging)

• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written

• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail

• Flexible, adaptable, and able to meet deadlines under pressure

• Proactive, able to work with minimal guidance

• IT proficiency (Outlook, Excel, Word)

Desirable:

• Negotiation, report writing, and presentation skills

• Team building and motivational skills

• Knowledge of ISO 9001 / 14001 / ISO 45001 / BRC standards

• Experience managing quality, health & safety, and environmental systems

• Lean Manufacturing, FMEA, Six Sigma

• Aluminium industry experience