Health & Safety Manager – Manufacturing
6 Month Fixed Term Contract up to £55k Pro rata
Poole
Are you an experienced Health & Safety professional looking for a role where you can genuinely influence culture, drive improvement, and make a lasting impact?
Were supporting a successful manufacturing business in the search for a Health & Safety Manager to lead site-wide HSE activities and champion best practice across a fast-paced operational environment.
This is a highly visible position, working closely with senior leadership and operational teams to ensure compliance, minimise risk, and create a culture where safety is embedded in everything people do.
Key Responsibilities as Health & Safety Manager
* Lead and develop the Health & Safety strategy across the site.
* Ensure full compliance with UK Health & Safety legislation and industry standards.
* Maintain and improve ISO 45001 systems, with involvement in environmental initiatives linked to ISO 14001.
* Drive continuous improvement through audits, inspections, risk assessments and incident investigations.
* Develop safe systems of work, permit-to-work procedures and emergency response processes.
* Deliver engaging training, toolbox talks and awareness programmes.
* Monitor HSE performance, identify trends and implement improvement plans.
* Manage contractor compliance and support wider operational improvement projects.
What Were Looking For as Health & Safety Manager
* NEBOSH General Certificate (essential).
* Proven Health & Safety experience within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
* Strong knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation and compliance requirements.
* Experience with ISO 45001 management systems.
* Confident communicator with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
* Practical, hands-on approach combined with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Desirable as Health & Safety Manager
* NEBOSH Diploma or working towards.
* IOSH Membership.
* ISO 14001 knowledge.
* Internal/Lead Auditor qualification.
* Fire Risk Assessment training.
This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive Health & Safety professional to join a business committed to continuous improvement, employee wellbeing and operational excellence.
For more information please do get in touch
alison.francis@teamjobs.co.uk
01202 087376
07909 364122