Health, Safety & Compliance Manager
A market leading packaging company is seeking a Health, Safety & Compliance Manager to join our team in Hampshire.
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The aim for the business is to become one of the UK’s leading suppliers for any and all packaging needs, across every market sector. All our products are bespoke and manufactured on-site in their purpose-built production facility.
The company is in the midst of an extensive programme of investment in Buildings, Facilities, modern Production equipment and skilled and talented personnel. The company produces almost all forms of polythene packaging including Shrink Film, Pallet Covers, Polythene Bags, Food Packaging Films and much more. Despite significant growth over two generations, the original emphasis on customer service has remained one of their primary objectives, together with market-leading development in “green” business practices and sustainable forms of packaging.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and proactive Health, Safety & Compliance Manager to join our team. This role is responsible for ensuring the business maintains the highest standards of health & safety, while achieving and sustaining compliance with BRC Food Safety and ISO standards.
You will play a key role in driving a strong safety culture, leading audits, and ensuring all processes meet regulatory and certification requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and continuously improve the company’s Health & Safety systems and culture
- Ensure full compliance with relevant legislation and industry standards
- Lead and maintain BRC accreditation and ISO standards (e.g. ISO 9001)
- Plan, conduct, and manage internal and external audits
- Investigate incidents, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions
- Deliver training and guidance to staff on H&S and compliance matters
- Maintain documentation, policies, and procedures in line with best practice
- Liaise with regulatory bodies and external auditors
About You
- Proven experience in a Health & Safety and compliance role
- Strong working knowledge of BRC standards and ISO frameworks
- Experience managing audits and certification processes
- NEBOSH qualification (or equivalent) preferred
- Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
- Confident communicator with the ability to influence at all levels
- Proactive, hands-on approach with strong problem-solving ability
Desirable
- Experience within [manufacturing / food production / logistics / etc.]
- Lead Auditor qualification (ISO or BRC)
- Experience implementing or improving management systems
What We Offer
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Opportunities for professional development
- Supportive and collaborative working environment
- The chance to make a real impact within a growing organisation
Candidate screening
Candidates are required to provide the following items as part of the screening process:
- Their full CVs
- Their documents showing their entitlement to work in the UK in accordance with “Right to Work” legislation
Established over 20 years ago in the heart of the Southampton docklands, Polystar Plastics is now the fastest growing, most respected, independently owned polythene manufacturer in the UK.
Our experience, technical excellence and outstanding levels of service exceed the requirements of both SME and blue-chip customers across the country.
We are one of the few companies in the UK who incorporate ‘green polythene’ into our product range. Ongoing product research has seen the development of 3 environmentally beneficial alternatives to standard polythene. These exclusive products, unmatched in quality or value, give our customers comparable products that not only reduce their carbon footprint and benefit the environment but also either maintain or reduce their costs.
