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Health & Safety Manager, Greater Manchester
Client:
Hays
Location:
Greater Manchester
Job Category:
Other
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EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Views:
2
Posted:
22.08.2025
Expiry Date:
06.10.2025
Job Description:
Hays Health & Safety is working with a leading packaging manufacturer in St Helens to find a confident and capable Health & Safety Manager for a large-scale production and warehousing site. This key leadership role involves managing an internal Health & Safety team and promoting a proactive safety culture across a complex, high-volume operation.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the site's safety agenda, ensuring compliance with legal and internal standards.
* Manage a team of two safety coordinators and one H&S administrator, providing guidance and support.
* Deliver safety communications, training, and awareness initiatives.
* Oversee risk assessments, incident investigations, and corrective actions for continuous improvement.
* Work with site leadership on safety impacts of operational changes and new processes.
* Coordinate external audits, inspections, and contractor safety compliance.
* Maintain audit schedules and reports in line with ISO 45001 and 14001 standards.
* Lead safety meetings and contribute to strategic site-wide safety improvements.
What You'll Bring
* NEBOSH Certificate or Diploma (or equivalent in occupational safety).
* Experience in manufacturing, preferably in packaging or FMCG sectors.
* Practical knowledge of machinery safety, warehousing, and contractor management.
* Familiarity with ISO 45001 and 14001 standards.
* Effective communicator capable of influencing at all levels.
* Proficient in digital tools for reporting, analysis, and training.
* Line management experience with coaching and development skills.
What's on offer?
Salary up to £60,000, plus a bonus scheme of up to 10%, 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, and an enhanced pension scheme.
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