Health and Safety Manager

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?

We're 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 We're 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

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