At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and develop Health & Safety across six sites, ensuring compliance and a positive safety culture.
- Company: Established engineering and manufacturing business with a focus on growth and safety.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, 23 days annual leave, pension, employee discounts, and wellbeing services.
- Other info: Opportunity to shape the H&S function in a growing multi-site business.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a hands-on role within a dynamic manufacturing environment.
- Qualifications: NEBOSH qualified with five years' experience in Health & Safety, preferably in high-risk operations.
The predicted salary is between 58500 - 71500 £ per year.
Location: Haslingden, Lancashire - with responsibility across six local sites
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Hours: 39 hours per week, Monday to Friday
An established and growing engineering and manufacturing business is seeking an experienced Health & Safety Manager to lead and further develop its H&S function across six sites in Haslingden, Bacup and Darwen. This is a visible, hands-on role offering genuine ownership. You will work closely with operational teams and senior management to ensure consistent standards, legal compliance and a positive safety culture across the business.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead Health & Safety across all six sites
- Develop and continuously improve H&S policies, procedures and management systems
- Conduct risk assessments, audits and site inspections
- Investigate accidents, incidents and near misses, implementing effective corrective actions
- Provide practical guidance to managers and employees
- Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with current UK legislation
- Deliver H&S training, toolbox talks and safety initiatives
- Promote consistent standards and a proactive safety culture across all locations
- Support the business as it continues to grow and expand its operations
About You
- NEBOSH qualified - essential
- At least five years' professional Health & Safety experience
- Strong manufacturing, engineering or similarly high-risk operational background
- Experience supporting a large or multi-site business
- Thorough knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation
- Confident conducting audits, risk assessments and incident investigations
- Practical, proactive and comfortable spending time within operational environments
- Able to influence and communicate effectively at every level
Hours and Benefits
- Monday to Thursday: 8.00am-4.00pm
- Friday: 8.00am-2.30pm/3.00pm
- 23 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
- Company pension
- Free on-site parking
- Employee discounts and wellbeing services
- Opportunity to shape the H&S function within a growing multi-site business
This position would suit an accomplished Health & Safety professional who combines strong technical knowledge with a practical, collaborative approach and wants to make a visible impact within a busy manufacturing environment.
Health & Safety Manager in Haslingden employer: Major Recruitment North West Perms
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Contact Details:
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