Health & Safety Manager

Health & Safety Manager – £40,000

Permanent | Full-Time | Goldthorpe Representing our client at Francesca’s Recruitment Ltd

Be the driving force behind a safer, smarter, high‑performing manufacturing site

Francesca’s Recruitment Ltd is excited to partner with a leading oil and chemical manufacturer in Goldthorpe as they recruit a Health & Safety Manager to take full ownership of site safety, compliance, and culture. This is a standout opportunity for a confident, forward‑thinking H&S professional who wants to make a visible impact in a fast‑paced industrial environment.

If you’re passionate about raising standards, influencing behaviour, and embedding a safety‑first mindset across an entire site, this role gives you the platform — and the autonomy — to do exactly that.

What You’ll Be Doing

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Leading the H&S strategy — developing and maintaining a robust management system aligned with legal standards and ISO 45001 principles.

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Partnering with the CEO — reporting performance, driving improvements, and shaping long‑term safety direction.

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Owning risk management — authoring SOPs, Risk Assessments, and Safe Systems of Work across blending and automated packaging operations.

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Conducting audits and inspections to identify hazards, ensure compliance, and maintain safe liquid containment systems.

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Delivering hands‑on training for staff, contractors, and new starters on COSHH, DSEAR, chemical handling, and emergency response.

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Leading investigations into accidents and near misses, ensuring corrective actions are implemented.

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Acting as the main HSE contact — representing the business with regulators and environmental authorities.

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Championing a proactive, collaborative safety culture across the plant, warehouse, and wider workforce.

What We’re Looking For

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NEBOSH General Certificate or Diploma.

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3–5 years’ experience in chemical, oil, process manufacturing, or heavy industrial environments.

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Strong working knowledge of COSHH, DSEAR, and liquid containment systems.

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Confident in risk assessments, audits, and incident investigations.

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Excellent communication skills — able to translate complex regulations into clear, practical guidance.

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A natural coach who can influence behaviour and build trust across all levels.

Desirable Extras

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Experience managing ISO 45001 or ISO 14001 systems.

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Familiarity with digital H&S reporting tools and incident logging platforms.

Why This Role Stands Out

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Full autonomy to shape and elevate the site’s safety culture.

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Direct influence at senior level — reporting straight to the CEO.

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A stable, respected manufacturing business with strong values.

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Competitive salary and benefits, including 21 days holiday + bank holidays and pension scheme.

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A role where your expertise genuinely protects people, operations, and the future of the business.

Apply Today

If you’re ready to take the lead in a role where your decisions matter and your expertise is valued, we’d love to hear from you. Submit your CV to Francesca’s Recruitment Ltd for immediate consideration
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed