Health and Safety Manager

Are you a Health & Safety professional who prefers being out on the shop floor rather than sat behind a desk all day?

We're recruiting for a Health & Safety Mangager to join a well-established manufacturing business in the North East. This is a hands-on role where you'll work closely with managers and production teams to improve safety standards, reduce risk, drive environmental initiatives and create a positive safety culture across site.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to take ownership, influence change and play a key role in a busy manufacturing environment.

• Carrying out risk assessments and safety inspections
• Investigating accidents, incidents and near misses
• Supporting and improving Health, Safety & Environmental systems
• Delivering safety training and toolbox talks
• Leading and supporting internal audits
• Working closely with operational teams to improve standards
• Driving positive safety behaviours across site
• Monitoring environmental performance and compliance
• Supporting continuous improvement projects
• Ensuring legal and company compliance requirements are met

• Previous experience in a Health & Safety role within manufacturing, FMCG, production or a similar environment
• NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent
• Strong knowledge of Health & Safety legislation
• Experience conducting risk assessments and investigations
• Comfortable building relationships across all levels of a business
• Confident communicator who can challenge when required
• A proactive and practical approach to Health & Safety

• Salary £50,000 - £55,000
• Bonus scheme
• Monday-Friday days role with early finish on Fridays
• Healthcare cash plan
• Life assurance
• Enhanced pension
• Ongoing training and development
• Career progression opportunities
• Additional employee benefits and reward schemes

If you're looking for a role where you can genuinely make a difference and be part of a business that values safety, people and continuous improvement, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact Sammy Lindsay at Henderson Brown Recruitment for a confidential discussion.

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