Health & Safety Manager

Health & Safety Manager – £40,000

Permanent | Full-Time | Goldthorpe Representing our client at Francesca’s Recruitment Ltd

Be the driving force behind a safer, smarter, high‑performing manufacturing site

Francesca’s Recruitment Ltd is excited to partner with a leading oil and chemical manufacturer in Goldthorpe as they recruit a Health & Safety Manager to take full ownership of site safety, compliance, and culture. This is a standout opportunity for a confident, forward‑thinking H&S professional who wants to make a visible impact in a fast‑paced industrial environment.

If you’re passionate about raising standards, influencing behaviour, and embedding a safety‑first mindset across an entire site, this role gives you the platform — and the autonomy — to do exactly that.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading the H&S strategy — developing and maintaining a robust management system aligned with legal standards and ISO 45001 principles.

• Partnering with the CEO — reporting performance, driving improvements, and shaping long‑term safety direction.

• Owning risk management — authoring SOPs, Risk Assessments, and Safe Systems of Work across blending and automated packaging operations.

• Conducting audits and inspections to identify hazards, ensure compliance, and maintain safe liquid containment systems.

• Delivering hands‑on training for staff, contractors, and new starters on COSHH, DSEAR, chemical handling, and emergency response.

• Leading investigations into accidents and near misses, ensuring corrective actions are implemented.

• Acting as the main HSE contact — representing the business with regulators and environmental authorities.

• Championing a proactive, collaborative safety culture across the plant, warehouse, and wider workforce.

What We’re Looking For

• NEBOSH General Certificate or Diploma.

• 3–5 years’ experience in chemical, oil, process manufacturing, or heavy industrial environments.

• Strong working knowledge of COSHH, DSEAR, and liquid containment systems.

• Confident in risk assessments, audits, and incident investigations.

• Excellent communication skills — able to translate complex regulations into clear, practical guidance.

• A natural coach who can influence behaviour and build trust across all levels.

Desirable Extras

• Experience managing ISO 45001 or ISO 14001 systems.

• Familiarity with digital H&S reporting tools and incident logging platforms.

Why This Role Stands Out

• Full autonomy to shape and elevate the site’s safety culture.

• Direct influence at senior level — reporting straight to the CEO.

• A stable, respected manufacturing business with strong values.

• Competitive salary and benefits, including 21 days holiday + bank holidays and pension scheme.

• A role where your expertise genuinely protects people, operations, and the future of the business.

Apply Today

If you’re ready to take the lead in a role where your decisions matter and your expertise is valued, we’d love to hear from you. Submit your CV to Francesca’s Recruitment Ltd for immediate consideration.