Job Description
A great opportunity has arisen for a Health and Safety Manager to join a stable manufacturing company.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure compliance with current Health & Safety legislation and provide guidance to senior management.
- Conduct site inspections, audits, and risk assessments, implementing corrective actions where required.
- Develop and maintain H&S policies, procedures, Safe Systems of Work, and training programmes.
- Lead accident and incident investigations, including RIDDOR reporting and preventative action planning.
- Manage employee health surveillance programmes and coordinate external compliance audits.
- Support fire safety compliance, emergency planning, and evacuation procedures.
- Maintain competency levels for First Aiders, Fire Marshals, and Banksmen through training and development.
- Produce H&S performance reports and contribute to strategic planning with senior leadership.
- Drive a proactive safety culture through coaching, communication, and engagement at all levels.
Beneficial Skills / Qualifications:
- Health & Safety Management
- Risk Assessments & Auditing
- PUWER Compliance
- Accident Investigation & RIDDOR Reporting
- Training & Development
- Safety Culture Improvement
- Regulatory Compliance
- Leadership & Stakeholder Management
- Continuous Improvement
- Proactive, hands-on approach
- Strong leadership and influencing skills
- Excellent communicator
- Professional and adaptable
- Ability to drive organisational change and lead by example
- NEBOSH Diploma or Degree-qualified
- 3+ years'' Health & Safety experience within a manufacturing environment
- Strong knowledge of H&S legislation and compliance requirements
- Experience in HSE management, auditing, risk assessments, and culture development
- Leadership experience within operational environments
Additional Details:
- Salary: -35,000 - -40,000 DOE
- Up to 10% annual bonus
- Life assurance (3x salary)
- Company sick pay
- Health cover
- Pension scheme
- 35 days holiday including bank holidays
- Free on-site parking