Health & Safety Manager

Health & Safety Manager

Portsmouth | £50,000 - £60,000

We're working with an established engineering business in Portsmouth that is looking to appoint a Health & Safety Manager to take ownership of health and safety across the business.

This is a hands-on role where you'll work closely with operational and engineering teams to maintain high standards, improve processes and ensure the business remains compliant with relevant legislation.

The Role

You'll be responsible for the day-to-day management and continuous improvement of the company's Health & Safety function, working across engineering and operational environments.

Key responsibilities will include:

Managing and developing the company's Health & Safety policies, procedures and systems

Ensuring compliance with UK Health & Safety legislation and industry standards

Carrying out risk assessments, audits, inspections and investigations

Identifying areas for improvement and implementing practical H&S initiatives

Working closely with engineering, production and operational teams to promote a strong safety culture

Investigating incidents, near misses and accidents, ensuring appropriate corrective actions are implemented

Delivering or coordinating Health & Safety training and toolbox talks

Monitoring H&S performance and producing relevant reports and recommendations

Supporting the business with environmental and compliance requirements where required

About You

We're looking for an experienced Health & Safety professional who has worked within an engineering, manufacturing or similarly technical environment.

You'll ideally have:

Previous experience in a Health & Safety Manager, H&S Advisor or similar role

Experience working within engineering, manufacturing or industrial environments

Strong knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation and best practice

Experience conducting risk assessments, audits and incident investigations

A practical, hands-on approach to Health & Safety

The ability to build strong relationships with people across all levels of a business

NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent H&S qualification

Excellent communication and organisational skills

This would suit someone who enjoys being visible and hands-on within an engineering environment, rather than purely managing H&S from a desk.

What's on Offer

£50,000 - £60,000 salary

Permanent position

Based in Portsmouth

Opportunity to take ownership of Health & Safety within an established engineering business

A role with genuine scope to influence standards, processes and safety culture
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed