Health And Safety Manager in Ashington, Northumberland

Ashington, Northumberland | Permanent, full-time | up to £75k depending on experience and qualifications

A growing manufacturing business supplying the construction sector is recruiting a Health & Safety Manager to strengthen its safety function as activity and investment increase. This Health & Safety Manager position is an additional appointment within an established team, offering the opportunity to improve practical safety standards.

The Health & Safety Manager will support a company that manufactures products and carries out installation on customer sites. As growth brings additional equipment and operational demands, the Health & Safety Manager will provide practical safety advice to managers and employees.

What this role offers

• The opportunity to shape safety systems, standards and employee involvement.

• Direct engagement with senior leadership and operational decision-makers.

• Exposure to manufacturing, yard, transport and construction-site risks.

• Support for relevant qualifications and increased responsibility as the business grows.

The role

The Health & Safety Manager will work closely with senior leadership, Production, Maintenance, Logistics and Contracts teams. The company is expanding its existing safety team, with the final allocation of factory and site responsibilities to be agreed as appointments progress.

Responsibilities will include:

• Developing and reviewing policies, risk assessments, method statements and safe systems of work.

• Completing audits and inspections and agreeing practical controls with operational teams.

• Advising on machinery, lifting operations, workplace transport, loading and installation risks.

• Supporting site safety arrangements and reviewing RAMS with Contracts colleagues.

• Investigating incidents and near misses, identifying root causes and ensuring actions are completed.

• Maintaining statutory reporting arrangements, including RIDDOR where required.

• Coordinating health surveillance, training, inductions and toolbox talks.

• Monitoring performance and reporting trends, risks and improvement priorities to leadership.

What the company is looking for

Applicants need relevant health and safety experience in manufacturing and a NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent recognised Level 3 qualification. Strong knowledge of UK safety requirements, risk assessment, audits, incident investigation and practical operational controls is essential.

The successful candidate will communicate confidently at all levels, challenge unsafe practices constructively and help colleagues implement workable improvements. Organisation, reporting and Microsoft Office skills are required.

Previous management experience, a NEBOSH Diploma, IOSH membership and experience in heavy industry or construction would be beneficial. Candidates ready to progress from an experienced advisory position are welcome. A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel are required.

Package and working arrangements

Benefits include 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays, company pension, laptop, structured development and qualification support. Hours are 8am–5pm Monday to Thursday and 8am–3pm Friday, based on site in Ashington. Travel includes company locations and customer construction sites across the Midlands, Northern England and Scotland.

To discuss this Health & Safety Manager opportunity, please send your CV to Tom Wright at White Label Recruitment.