Health and Safety Manager

Consortium Professional Recruitment Ltd; Redcar; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 50,000

Job description

Health & Safety Manager
Salary: £46,000 - £50,000 + Bonus + Pension + Life Assurance + 22 Days Holiday (plus bank holidays)
Location: Melton

Are you a proactive and strategic Health & Safety professional looking to make a real impact? Our client, a leading and well-established business, is seeking a dynamic Health & Safety Manager to drive a culture of continuous improvement and ensure compliance with all statutory obligations.

The Role:

As the Health & Safety Manager, you will play a key role in developing and implementing best practices to maintain a safe, legally compliant, and high-performing workplace. Reporting directly to the Site Director, you will be responsible for risk management, audits, training, and engagement across all levels of the business.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Provide expert Health & Safety advice to site leadership and employees, fostering a proactive safety culture.
2. Oversee the company’s safety system, ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation and best practices.
3. Conduct risk assessments for operations, equipment, and work areas, implementing effective mitigation measures.
4. Lead Health & Safety training programs, ensuring managers and employees are fully equipped to uphold safety standards.
5. Investigate incidents and accidents, conducting root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions.
6. Manage safety inspections, fire drills, alarm testing, and lone working procedures.
7. Chair Health & Safety Committee meetings, ensuring actions are completed on time.
8. Maintain up-to-date safety records, including training logs and incident reports.
9. Keep abreast of changes in Health & Safety legislation and communicate key updates to the business.
10. Collaborate with external HSE consultants, insurers, and legal teams as required.
11. Lead the development and ongoing review of the Business Continuity Plan to enhance site resilience.

What We’re Looking For:

1. A strategic thinker with strong leadership skills and a proactive approach to Health & Safety management.
2. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
3. Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
4. Proven experience in leading Health and Safety programs and chairing safety meetings.
5. Strong analytical skills to assess safety programs and implement improvements.
6. Budget awareness, ensuring cost-effective implementation of HSE initiatives.

Qualifications & Experience:

1. NEBOSH General Certificate (minimum requirement)
2. Proven experience as a Health and Safety Manager
3. Prior experience within a manufacturing environment, with a strong understanding of fast-paced production risks and machinery

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated Health & Safety Manager to take ownership of site safety and drive meaningful change in a thriving business. If you’re ready for your next challenge, apply today!