Health & Safety Senior Specialist (H&S Manager)
Permanent
Salary Up to £50,000
an exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Health & Safety professional to join a well-established manufacturing organisation. This position is ideal for a motivated individual who is passionate about driving high standards of Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) performance across a busy operational site.
The successful candidate will lead the HSE function, act as the competent person, and play a key role in maintaining a positive safety culture throughout the organisation. In return, you will benefit from a competitive salary, an attractive benefits package, and clear opportunities for professional development and career progression.
Key responsibilities of the Health and Safety Manager:
* Lead and manage the Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) function across the site.
* Act as the competent person, identifying hazards and assessing operational risks.
* Develop, implement, and maintain robust risk assessment and control measures.
* Conduct site inspections, audits, and safety tours; report findings and ensure corrective actions are completed.
* Liaise with regulatory bodies, insurers, and other external stakeholders as required.
* Provide day‑to‑day HSE support and guidance to employees at all levels, from shop floor to management.
* Support capital and improvement projects, ensuring HSE risks are identified and controlled.
* Deliver training sessions, presentations, and workshops on HSE topics and accident prevention.
* Prepare routine HSE reports and maintain accurate performance records.
* Lead investigations into accidents and incidents, ensuring legal and company requirements are met.
* Develop and maintain HSE procedures, work instructions, and emergency response plans.
Key requirements for the Health and Safety Manager:
* A wealth of experience in a Health, Safety & Environmental role within a manufacturing or similar technical environment.
* Graduate or Chartered Member of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH).
* Proven experience working with management systems such as ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, or ISO 50001.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all business levels.
* Strong IT skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
* A recognised Health & Safety qualification (e.g., BSc in Health & Safety, NEBOSH National Diploma, or equivalent).
If you are interested in this Health and Safety Manager position and you feel your experience matches the criteria, please apply now for immediate consideration or for more information please contact Andrew Davison.
Location: Chorley, England, United Kingdom
Medlock Partners are a professional services recruitment specialist operating across the North West of England. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances, including minorities and those with disabilities. Please note our advertisements use years' experience and salary levels purely as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.
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