Health & Safety Manager

Role: Health and Safety Manager
Salary: to be discussed on application
Location Leamington Spa
Contract: Permanent

Role Summary

An excellent opportunity for an experienced Health and Safety Manager to take a hands-on, visible role within a fast-paced manufacturing environment, where safety is the number one priority.

Working closely with teams across production, assembly and logistics, you will spend significant time on the shop floor, identifying risks, improving working practices and ensuring high safety standards are maintained. You will drive a proactive safety culture, ensure legislative and ISO 45001 compliance, investigate incidents and near misses, and implement practical improvements to create a safe, compliant and high-performing workplace.

Role & Responsibilities of the Health and Safety Manager

Develop and deliver the site Health & Safety strategy and action plan aligned to business objectives and group standards
Provide visible leadership across the shopfloor, promoting high standards and safety-first behaviours
Coach, mentor and support employees, team leaders and managers to improve ownership and accountability for safety
Create and implement comprehensive safety training programmes based on site risk assessments
Promote behavioural safety principles, safety coaching and proactive reporting of near misses
Lead the site safety committee and ensure actions are effectively managed through to completion
Ensure compliance with all applicable UK Health & Safety legislation and regulations
Develop, maintain and improve risk assessments and safe systems of work across manufacturing operations
Manage safety requirements relating to press machines, assembly areas, warehouse operations, maintenance activities and home delivery teams
Conduct audits, inspections and investigations, ensuring corrective actions are implemented and sustained
 Support continuous improvement initiatives through data analysis, employee engagement and operational routines
Produce practical safety communications including toolbox talks, visual management materials and safety alerts
Lead incident and near-miss investigations using structured root cause analysis methodologies
Maintain and continuously improve the ISO 45001 Occupational Health & Safety Management System
Manage internal audits, corrective actions, document control and management review processes
Support external certification and surveillance audits, ensuring ongoing compliance and audit readiness
Requirements of the Health and Safety Manager

Proven Health & Safety management experience within a manufacturing environment
Strong experience working with press machines, assembly operations and warehouse/logistics functions
Minimum NEBOSH qualification or equivalent
Demonstrable experience maintaining and improving ISO 45001 Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems
Strong knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation and its practical application within manufacturing
Experience using leading and lagging indicators to drive performance improvements
Strong accident and incident investigation capability with proven corrective action implementation
Excellent coaching, mentoring and stakeholder engagement skills
Ability to influence teams within a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Strong analytical, problem-solving and risk assessment skills
Apply Now

If you are an experienced Health and Safety Manager looking for your next challenge within a manufacturing environment, apply now for immediate consideration
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed