No agencies please. This role is direct hire only.
Salary: £35,000–£45,000 pro rata
Hours: Part time, 20 hours per week, Monday to Friday
About Xyfil
Xyfil is a fast-growing e-liquid manufacturer built on trust, integrity and close teamwork. We're looking for talented people who want to make a real difference as we grow.
The Role
We're looking for an experienced Health & Safety Manager to lead the development and day-to-day management of Health & Safety across Xyfil's operations. Reporting to the Operations Director, you'll ensure a safe working environment, drive legal compliance, and build a strong safety culture in a hands-on, fast-paced manufacturing setting.
Key Responsibilities
Health & Safety Management
- Own the day-to-day management of Health & Safety across all sites
- Develop, implement and maintain H&S policies, procedures and documentation
- Ensure ongoing legal and regulatory compliance
- Advise managers and employees, and promote a positive safety culture
- Carry out regular workplace inspections, tracking actions to completion
Risk & Workplace Assessments
- Develop, review and maintain risk assessments for activities, equipment and processes
- Identify hazards with managers/employees and implement controls
- Coordinate specialist assessments (noise, manual handling, COSHH, fire safety, etc.)
- Review assessments after incidents or changes to working practices
Training & Fire Safety
- Identify training needs and manage H&S training programmes, including Fire Marshal and First Aid
- Maintain training and competency records
- Manage fire risk assessments, emergency procedures and drills
- Liaise with external providers on fire safety systems and equipment
- Maintain H&S signage and communications
Incident Management & Audits
- Manage reporting, recording and investigation of accidents, incidents and near misses
- Identify root causes and implement corrective/preventative actions
- Run the annual internal audit programme and prepare for external audits
- Report on H&S performance to the Operations Director
Contractors, Quality & ISO
- Ensure contractors and third parties comply with Xyfil's H&S requirements, including inductions and documentation checks
- Support ISO 9001 and GMP standards, and related internal/external audits
- Work with Operations and Quality teams to maintain high standards
Skills & Experience
Essential
- Experience in a Health & Safety role, ideally in manufacturing or operations
- IOSH qualification
- Strong knowledge of workplace H&S requirements, risk assessment and fire safety
- Experience running inspections, audits and training programmes
- Excellent organisational, communication and record-keeping skills
- Self-starter, comfortable working independently across all levels of the business
Desirable
- NEBOSH qualification
- Experience in a GMP and/or ISO 9001 environment
- Experience with incident investigations, COSHH, and regulatory/auditor liaison
Personal Attributes
Proactive, confident and detail-oriented, with the ability to challenge unsafe practices professionally and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. A strong communicator and team player who's flexible and committed to continuous improvement.
Why Join Xyfil?
A chance to shape and strengthen Health & Safety culture at a growing company — keeping our people safe while building better processes as we scale.
Pay: £17,500.00-£22,500.00 per year
Benefits:
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
