Ready to build something rather than maintain it?
This isn’t a role for someone who wants to simply keep the wheels turning.
We’re recruiting a Health & Safety Manager for a well-established manufacturing business that has recently invested over £4 million in automation and site improvements and is committed to raising standards across the organisation.
The business openly recognises that there is work to do. This is a company on a journey, looking for a Health & Safety professional who can help shape the next chapter, influence behaviours, challenge legacy thinking and drive a genuine culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
If you’ve successfully improved standards, won hearts and minds on the shop floor and enjoy making a visible impact, we’d love to hear from you.Lead the site’s Health & Safety strategy and continuous improvement roadmapDrive positive behavioural and cultural change throughout the organisationBuild strong relationships with managers, supervisors and employees at all levelsReview, improve and embed Health & Safety systems, policies and proceduresTake ownership of risk management, audits, inspections and compliance activitiesInvestigate incidents, identify root causes and implement sustainable corrective actionsSupport operational teams in developing practical and effective safe systems of workLead Health & Safety training initiatives and improve workforce engagementChampion accountability and ownership of Health & Safety across all departmentsEnsure compliance with UK Health & Safety legislation and relevant industry standardsSupport and maintain ISO 45001, ISO 14001 and wider management systemsMonitor performance, analyse trends and report progress to senior leadership
Health & Safety leadership experience within manufacturing, engineering, industrial or similarly complex environmentsNEBOSH qualification, with Diploma, NVQ Level 6 or equivalent highly desirableStrong knowledge of ISO 45001 and Health & Safety management systemsExperience driving cultural and behavioural safety improvementsA strong understanding of UK Health & Safety legislationExperience leading audits, investigations and risk management activitiesExcellent communication and stakeholder engagement skillsThe confidence to positively challenge and influence operational leadersA practical, hands-on approach and visible leadership styleA genuine passion for creating safer, better workplaces
Salary up to £60,000 per annumOpportunity to lead a significant Health & Safety transformation journeyDirect influence on business culture and strategic directionA business investing heavily in its facilities, operations and peopleAutonomy, ownership and the opportunity to make your markLong-term career opportunity within a growing organisation
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