Health & safety manager

Health, Safety & Compliance Manager

Ayrshire | £45,000 - £50,000

Escape Recruitment is working exclusively with a well-established manufacturing business to recruit a Health, Safety & Compliance Manager for their site in Ayrshire.

This is a standalone role offering the opportunity to take ownership of health, safety, environmental and compliance activities across a busy manufacturing operation.

The position would suit either an experienced Health & Safety Manager or a Senior Health & Safety Advisor looking to take the next step into a management role.

Reporting directly into senior site leadership, you will play a key role in maintaining compliance, supporting audits, driving continuous improvement and promoting a positive safety culture throughout the business.

Key Responsibilities

Maintain and develop health and safety policies and procedures
Conduct and review risk assessments and safe systems of work
Lead incident investigations and corrective actions
Manage COSHH assessments and safety documentation
Oversee permit to work systems and contractor compliance
Coordinate internal and external audits
Monitor environmental compliance activities
Liaise with regulatory bodies and support compliance reporting
Produce monthly EHS reports for senior leadership
Support sustainability and continuous improvement initiatives
Ensure ongoing compliance with relevant legislation and industry standards

What We're Looking For

NEBOSH Certificate or higher qualification
Previous Health & Safety experience within manufacturing, industrial, engineering, production, recycling or processing environments
Experience conducting audits and managing compliance activities
Strong knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation
Familiarity with COSHH, DSEAR, risk assessments and incident investigations
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Strong administrative and reporting capabilities
Ability to work autonomously and influence at all levels

What's On Offer

Opportunity to lead site-wide H&S activities
Broad and varied role with genuine responsibility
Supportive senior leadership team
Growing business with long-term investment plans
Excellent opportunity for progression and developmentFor a confidential discussion, please apply today or contact Escape Recruitment