This is a hands‑on Health & Safety leadership role supporting multiple manufacturing sites during a period of significant cultural change and operational development. Reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer, the postholder will drive standards, strengthen accountability and embed a proactive safety culture across the business.
The role will primarily support Precision Casting, Goonvean Electronics in Kingsbridge and other group locations. Approximately 50% of the role will be based in Cullompton, with regular travel to Kingsbridge, Totnes and other sites. External Health & Safety consultancy support is currently in place for approximately three days per month.
Key responsibilities
- Lead and manage Health & Safety activities across multiple sites.
- Review, rewrite and maintain risk assessments, policies and procedures.
- Drive Health & Safety governance, legal compliance and continual improvement.
- Conduct audits, inspections and gap analyses, ensuring actions are prioritised and completed.
- Advise, coach and positively challenge managers on best practice and legal compliance.
- Develop and embed positive safety behaviours across the organisation.
- Work with leadership teams to improve accountability and ownership of Health & Safety responsibilities.
- Support site leaders in implementing and maintaining effective Health & Safety management systems.
- Use incident and near‑miss information to identify trends and deliver proactive prevention initiatives.
- Maintain a visible presence across sites through regular engagement with employees and management teams.
- Manage and prioritise a broad workload across multiple business units.
Skills and experience
- At least six to seven years of Health & Safety experience.
- Strong manufacturing experience, ideally within a multi‑site environment.
- Experience of leading safety culture change initiatives.
- Proven experience in auditing, governance and compliance management.
- Experience of developing and reviewing risk assessments, policies and procedures.
- A NEBOSH qualification or equivalent.
- Working knowledge of ISO 45001 and ISO 9001. Knowledge of ISO 50001 would be desirable.
- Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the confidence to engage at all levels.
- Strong organisation and time management skills, with resilience in a changing environment.
- An energetic, supportive and approachable leadership style.
What success looks like
The successful candidate will quickly establish a visible presence across the sites, build strong working relationships with managers and employees, improve accountability for Health & Safety activity, modernise risk assessments and procedures, and continue the positive safety culture transformation already underway.
- 10% bonus
- Company pension through a salary exchange scheme
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Special recognition or birthday day off
- Life assurance
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discounts with well‑known retailers
We’re an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse team and inclusive culture. If you require assistance due to a disability, please contact HR@goonveangroup.com .
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Health & Safety Manager in Cullompton employer: Goonvean Group
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