Our client is looking for a proactive and technically strong Health & Safety Compliance Manager to lead, influence, and embed a positive safety culture across their site in Walkden.
This is a key leadership role responsible for ensuring full compliance with UK Health & Safety legislation, company policies, and industry best practice. You’ll act as the site’s technical authority on H&S, supporting operational teams, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring all activities are carried out safely, responsibly, and legally.
Key Responsibilities
Statutory Compliance, Systems & Documentation
* Ensure full compliance with UK Health & Safety legislation and regulatory requirements
* Maintain and develop H&S management systems, policies, and procedures
* Lead audits, inspections, and reviews, ensuring actions are tracked and closed
Fire & Emergency Management
* Lead fire safety management across the site
* Conduct and review fire risk assessments
* Manage emergency planning, drills, and response procedures
Incident Management & Investigation
* Lead investigations into incidents, near misses, and non-conformances
* Identify root causes and implement corrective and preventative actions
* Report findings and trends to senior stakeholders
Equipment, Training & Competence
* Oversee statutory inspections and compliance of equipment and plant
* Ensure appropriate H&S training is delivered and maintained
* Coach, mentor, and support managers and teams to raise safety awareness
Culture & Continuous Improvement
* Promote a strong, positive safety culture across all levels of the business
* Act as a trusted advisor to operational teams and leadership
* Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce risk and improve performance
Person Specification
Essential Qualifications
* NEBOSH National General Certificate (or equivalent)
* Level 3 Fire Risk Assessment / Fire Safety Management qualification
Experience & Skills
* Proven experience in a Health & Safety compliance or management role
* Strong working knowledge of UK H&S legislation
* Confident communicator with the ability to influence at all levels
* Highly organised, proactive, and detail-focused
* Comfortable acting as the site’s technical specialist and point of escalation