Health and Safety Lead

Health and Safety Lead | £45,000 to £50,000 plus company car plus further benefits | Hybrid across 3 sites (Wigan/Scunthorpe/Epping)

Are you ready to build a safety culture from the ground up in a manufacturing environment?
Do you thrive on hands-on roles where your practical expertise can make an immediate impact?

We are seeking a proactive Health & Safety Lead to take charge of all UK operations at a manufacturing site. This is a unique opportunity to establish robust safety processes, enhance compliance, and drive a lasting safety culture across multiple sites including Wigan, Epping, and Scunthorpe.

The successful H&S Lead will:

• Develop and implement H&S systems and procedures.
• Lead safety audits, risk assessments, and machinery safety reviews on all sites.
• Collaborate closely with engineering teams to improve machine guarding and engineering controls.
• Deliver practical safety training and coach managers to embed safety practices.
• Drive behavioural change initiatives, fostering a proactive safety culture.

You will need:

• NEBOSH Certificate or equivalent, with strong machinery safety knowledge.
• Practical experience in manufacturing environments, with construction or engineering backgrounds advantageous.
• Ability to work independently and manage safety initiatives across multiple locations.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.

For more information or to apply, please contact Sam Tearne at or call (phone number removed).

Irwin and Colton are a specialist Health and Safety recruitment company, based in the South East of England we recruit across the UK. We recruit all roles in the health and safety industry from Health and Safety Manager, Health and Safety Director through to Health and Safety Advisor positions.

Irwin and Colton are a specialist Health and Safety recruitment company, based in the South East of England we recruit across the UK. We recruit all roles in the health and safety industry from Health and Safety Manager, Health and Safety Director through to Health and Safety Advisor positions.

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