Health & Safety Manager in Wakefield

We are looking for an experienced and proactive Health & Safety Manager to support our Manufacturing, Logistics operations, including Printcraft, Warehousing, and the Support Centre.

This is a highly influential role where you will partner with leaders and teams across the business to embed a strong safety culture, improve performance, and ensure compliance with all relevant legislation. You’ll play a key role in shaping our H&S strategy, driving engagement at all levels, and enabling continuous improvement across our operations.

You will also act as a deputy to the Head of Group H&S when required, providing leadership and guidance across the wider function.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Designing and delivering engaging, practical H&S training in collaboration with our Learning & Development team
• Driving compliance by improving visibility of H&S standards, processes, and training completion
• Developing innovative tools and approaches to simplify compliance and improve performance
• Engaging and influencing senior leaders using clear, meaningful H&S data and insights
• Reviewing and enhancing H&S and wellbeing policies, ensuring consistent implementation
• Monitoring changes in legislation and recommending appropriate, pragmatic actions
• Leading robust risk management, incident investigation, and claims processes aligned to group standards
• Promoting a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and safe behaviours

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience within Manufacturing and/or Logistics environments
• Strong working knowledge of health & safety legislation, risk management, and compliance frameworks
• Experience influencing stakeholders and driving behavioural change at all levels

• Ability to translate data into actionable insights that improve business performance
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach with strong communication skills
• Passion for wellbeing and creating safer workplaces

Qualifications (or equivalent):

• NEBOSH National Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety (or working towards)
• NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety
• NEBOSH Fire Safety Certificate
• Chartered Member IOSH – CMIOSH

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to shape and influence H&S strategy across key operational areas
• Work with senior stakeholders and make a visible impact on business performance
• Be part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• A role with real scope for growth, development, and leadership exposure