Health and Safety Manager
Exeter, Devon
Up to £50,000 DOE
We are supporting a well-established and highly reputable manufacturing organisation in Exeter with the appointment of a Health and Safety Manager.
This is a key, group-level role within the business, offering the opportunity to take ownership of Health and Safety performance across multiple sites, while working closely with senior leadership to drive standards, compliance and continuous improvement.
The Role
Reporting into senior leadership, you will be responsible for leading and managing all H&S activities, ensuring full compliance with current legislation while driving a positive and proactive safety culture across the organisation.
This is a hands-on role, working closely with operational teams, while also contributing at a strategic level through reporting, systems development and continuous improvement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and manage all Health & Safety activities across multiple sites
* Ensure compliance with UK legislation and relevant standards, including ISO 14001
* Conduct audits, inspections and risk assessments to maintain and improve performance
* Investigate incidents, identify root causes and implement corrective actions
* Develop, implement and continuously improve H&S policies, procedures and systems
* Work closely with managers and teams to embed a positive, proactive safety culture
* Deliver training, toolbox talks and ongoing support across the business
* Monitor, analyse and report on H&S performance and KPIs at a senior level
* Drive continuous improvement across all areas of H&S performance
About You
* Proven experience in a Health & Safety role within a manufacturing, engineering or industrial environment
* Strong knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation
* Experience working with management systems and standards (ISO 9001, 14001, 45001 advantageous)
* NEBOSH qualified (or equivalent)
* Confident communicator with the ability to influence at all levels, including senior leadership
* Practical, hands-on approach with strong attention to detail
* Proactive mindset with a passion for continuous improvement
Package
* Salary up to £50,000 (depending on experience)
* Benefits package (details available on application)
* Full-time, permanent position
* Based on-site in Exeter
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