Job Title: Health & Safety Manager

Location: Crowle

Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 per annum

Mon- Thurs 8am - 4.30pm

Friday 7am - 1pm

Reporting to: Managing Director / Operations Director

Job Purpose

We are seeking a proactive and practical Health & Safety Manager to lead and manage all aspects of health, safety and environmental compliance within our SME engineering business. The role will suit someone who can work independently, influence at all levels, and implement robust systems while maintaining a pragmatic, business-focused approach. Relevant engineering industry experience is not essential.

The company is part of a wider group, and the role will work closely with the Group Health & Safety Manager to ensure alignment with group standards and best practice.

Key Responsibilities

Develop, implement and maintain the company's Health & Safety Management System

Ensure compliance with all relevant UK health, safety and environmental legislation

Lead risk assessments, method statements, safe systems of work and COSHH assessments

Conduct workplace inspections, audits and accident/near-miss investigations

Provide competent advice and guidance to management and employees on health and safety matters

Deliver and coordinate health & safety training, inductions and toolbox talks

Maintain accurate records, reports and documentation using digital systems

Support continuous improvement of safety culture across the business

Work closely with the Group Health & Safety Manager to align site practices with group policies and standards

Attend and contribute to monthly group health & safety meetings

Liaise with external bodies, regulators, insurers and auditors as required

Support and contribute to ISO 45001 compliance and continuous improvement activities

Skills & Experience

Essential:

IOSH Managing Safely qualification

Strong working knowledge of UK health & safety legislation

Computer literate with confidence using Microsoft Office and digital management systems

Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Desirable:

NEBOSH qualification (General Certificate or equivalent)

Experience working with or towards ISO 45001

Experience within an SME or manufacturing / engineering environment (not essential)

Personal Attributes

Practical, hands-on approach

Confident communicator able to engage positively with employees at all levels

Organised, detail-focused and methodical

Proactive and solutions-driven mindset

What We Offer

Competitive salary of £40,000 - £45,000

Opportunity to shape and develop health & safety systems within a growing SME and wider group

Supportive management team and collaborative working environment

Ongoing professional development opportunities