Health and Safety Manager

Location Horn-Bad Meinberg
Sector: Health and Safety
Job type: Permanent
Salary: €65000 - €108000 per annum + Sign-on Bonus + Shares + Benefits
Job ref: ST4899_1784621869
Published: about 2 months ago
Startdate: ASAP

Health and Safety Manager | Horn-Bad Meinberg | €65,000-€108,000 + Sign-on Bonus + Company Shares + Further Benefits


Are you ready to take the next step in your Health and Safety career with a globally recognised brand, helping to drive safety performance across one of Europe's largest logistics operations?
Do you thrive in fast-paced, operational environments where influencing stakeholders, leading teams, and using data to improve performance are all part of the role?
Would you enjoy working for a business that invests heavily in its people, giving you the autonomy to improve safety standards while developing your own career?

If so, this Health & Safety Manager opportunity in Horn-Bad Meinberg could be a great fit. You'll lead a local WHS team, partner closely with operational leaders, and play a key role in driving continuous improvement across a busy distribution site.

Responsibilities include:

  • Lead the site Health & Safety team, working closely with operational and support functions to maintain compliance with legislation and company safety standards

  • Analyse health and safety data, identify trends and root causes, and provide practical recommendations to support operational decision-making

  • Lead and coordinate workplace health and safety projects, ensuring policies and programmes are implemented effectively across the site

  • Conduct risk assessments, review processes and procedures, and identify opportunities to improve safety performance and operational efficiency

  • Champion a positive safety culture by engaging with managers and colleagues, driving continuous improvement through coaching, communication, and employee feedback


You will have:

  • Proven experience in a Health & Safety role with leadership or team management responsibilities

  • Strong understanding of German health and safety legislation and compliance requirements

  • Experience using health and safety data and reporting to identify trends and drive improvements

  • Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence operational teams at all levels

  • Advanced written and spoken German and English

  • Sicherheitsfachkraft (SiFa) qualification is essential

Desirable:

  • Experience of Lean, 5S or Kaizen methodologies

  • Experience or qualifications within sustainability or environmental management

Package and benefits:

  • Competitive salary of €65,000-€108,000 DOE

  • Share scheme

  • Sign-on bonus

  • Pension contributions and additional benefits

  • Onsite perks including parking, refreshments, and staff discounts


This is an excellent opportunity to join one of the world's leading employers, taking ownership of Health and Safety at a highly automated logistics operation while working alongside experienced operational and regional leadership teams. If you are interested and have the required experience, please contact Sam Tearne on or 01923 937 075.


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