Health & Safety Manager
Location: Oldham, Greater Manchester
Salary: Up to £60,000 per annum
Role: Permanent - Full Time
Are you an experienced Health & Safety professional who enjoys taking ownership, influencing change and making a genuine difference within a manufacturing environment?
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a proactive and driven Health & Safety Manager to join a well-established and growing manufacturing business based in Oldham.
This is a fantastic opportunity to take responsibility for Health & Safety across a busy manufacturing site, working closely with operational teams to drive improvements, maintain compliance and develop a positive, proactive safety culture.
We're looking for someone who can combine strong technical knowledge with a practical, hands‑on approach. Someone who enjoys being visible across the site, building relationships and working collaboratively with managers and employees to make Health & Safety part of everyday operations.
The Role
As Health & Safety Manager, you'll take ownership of Health & Safety across the Oldham site, ensuring the business maintains high standards of compliance while continually identifying opportunities to improve working practices.
Key Responsibilities:
- Taking ownership of Health & Safety policies, procedures and standards across the manufacturing site
- Driving a positive safety culture and encouraging accountability at all levels
- Maintaining and supporting compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems
- Conducting site inspections, audits, risk assessments and identifying areas for improvement
- Investigating accidents, incidents and near misses, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions
- Developing and maintaining safe systems of work, ensuring appropriate controls are in place
- Working closely with operational managers and supervisors to identify risks and implement practical solutions
- Supporting Health & Safety training, inductions and ongoing employee awareness
- Monitoring Health & Safety performance and driving continuous improvement initiatives
- Ensuring compliance with UK Health & Safety legislation and relevant industry regulations
About You
We're looking for a confident, approachable and motivated Health & Safety Manager who can engage with people at all levels and bring a practical, solutions‑focused approach to the role.
What We're Looking For:
- Previous Health & Safety experience within manufacturing, engineering or a similar industrial environment
- NEBOSH qualification essential, with a NEBOSH Diploma preferred
- Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems
- A sound understanding of UK Health & Safety legislation and regulatory requirements
- Experience conducting risk assessments, audits and incident investigations
- Good understanding of machinery safety, workplace hazards and safe systems of work
- Excellent communication skills, with the confidence to influence and challenge when required
- A proactive, hands‑on approach with the ability to take ownership and drive improvements
- A collaborative mindset and genuine passion for creating a safer working environment
What's on Offer?
- Salary up to £60,000 per annum
- Opportunity to take ownership of Health & Safety across an established manufacturing site
- A varied, hands‑on role with the opportunity to influence change
- The chance to work closely with operational teams and contribute to ongoing improvements
- An established business with continued investment in its operations and people
The Legal Bit:
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. By applying for this role, you are explicitly consenting for McCarthy Recruitment to hold and process your data in compliance with GDPR.
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Health & Safety Manager in Oldham employer: McCarthy Recruitment Ltd
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