Health And Safety Manager

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Health & Safety Manager (Part-Time – 3 Days Per Week)
c£26k - £28k + Benefits (Pro-Rata Equivalent)
Liverpool

Our client is the UK’s largest independent industrial and beverage gases supplier, and we are delighted to assist them in their search for an experienced Health & Safety professional as they look to recruit a Health & Safety Manager to support their Liverpool operation and wider multi-site network on a part-time basis (3 days per week).

Reporting directly to the Operations Director, this role offers a high level of autonomy and independence, sitting outside of the operational line management structure whilst working closely with senior stakeholders across the business. This is a hands-on role requiring a strong presence on-site alongside ownership of the H&S function.

This position offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced H&S professional seeking a high-impact role with flexibility, while still maintaining ownership, visibility, and influence across multiple operational sites.

Key Accountabilities as Health & Safety Manager:
• Own and develop the H&S management system, framework and policies
• Review, write and sign off risk assessments and method statements
• Conduct regular safety walk-arounds, identifying and acting on hazards
• Lead investigations into incidents, accidents and RIDDOR-reportable events
• Manage near-miss reporting, ensuring corrective actions are implemented and closed out
• Deliver H&S improvement initiatives across the business
• Conduct independent audits and inspections across multiple sites
• Oversee statutory compliance including PSSR, LOLER, PUWER and DSEAR
• Act as the main point of contact for HSE and external bodies
• Set and drive H&S training, toolkit talks and competency frameworks
• Provide H&S guidance across operational and external/customer sites
• Exercise authority to challenge operations and issue stop-work directives where required

The Ideal Person for the Health & Safety Manager role:
• NEBOSH General Certificate (minimum), Diploma desirable
• Proven H&S experience within industrial, manufacturing, or high-hazard environments
• Strong knowledge of PSSR, DSEAR and broader H&S legislation
• Hands-on experience with risk assessments and incident investigations
• Experience conducting audits and driving compliance frameworks
• Confident communicator with the ability to influence at all levels
• Self-sufficient, organised and comfortable working in a standalone capacity
• Experience within gases, chemical or COMAH environments (advantageous)
• IOSH membership or working towards (desirable)

This is a fantastic opportunity – we look forward to your application.

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