At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead health and safety initiatives, ensuring compliance and fostering a positive safety culture.
- Company: Established manufacturing and engineering business in Portsmouth with a strong focus on safety.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, 25 days holiday, pension scheme, and early finish on Fridays.
- Other info: Opportunity to mentor a team and drive continuous improvement in safety practices.
- Why this job: Shape the company's safety culture and make a real impact on employee wellbeing.
- Qualifications: Proven experience in health and safety management and relevant qualifications like NEBOSH.
The predicted salary is between 51750 - 63250 £ per year.
We are seeking a proactive
Health & Safety Manager to lead the health and safety function across a well-established manufacturing and engineering business in Portsmouth.
Reporting directly to senior leadership, you'll play a critical role in ensuring compliance, driving best practice, and fostering a positive safety culture across the organisation.
Lead and manage the company's Health & Safety programme and strategy.
Ensure compliance with all relevant health and safety legislation and regulatory requirements.
Develop, implement and maintain health and safety policies, procedures and safe systems of work.
Conduct audits, inspections and workplace assessments, ensuring corrective actions are completed.
Manage risk assessments, COSHH assessments, DSEAR compliance and other statutory requirements.
Lead accident, incident and near-miss investigations, ensuring timely reporting and root cause analysis.
Act as the primary contact for regulatory bodies including the HSE and Fire Authorities.
Deliver health and safety training, toolbox talks and employee inductions.
Chair health and safety committee meetings and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Manage first aid arrangements, emergency preparedness plans and business-wide safety compliance activities.
Monitor and report on health and safety performance metrics to senior management.
Maintain and manage the company's asbestos register.
Lead, mentor and develop the Health & Safety team.
To be successful in this role, you'll be a confident and influential Health & Safety professional who can build strong relationships across all levels of the business.
You'll ideally have proven experience in a Health & Safety Manager or Senior H&S position within manufacturing or engineering.
Strong knowledge of UK health and safety legislation and best practice.
Experience conducting audits, inspections and accident investigations.
The ability to influence a positive safety culture across multiple departments.
Relevant Health & Safety qualifications (e. g. NEBOSH Diploma, NVQ Level 5/6 or equivalent).
Opportunity to shape and enhance the company's safety culture.
Competitive salary and benefits package – 25 days holiday, pension scheme and 12.30 finish Fridays
Locations
Wellbeing, Health & Safety Manager in Hampshire, Portsmouth employer: Morgan Gray
As a global leader in the manufacturing sector, our company offers an exceptional work environment that prioritises health and safety while fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Employees benefit from comprehensive training programmes, opportunities for professional development, and a collaborative atmosphere that encourages innovation and teamwork. Located in a dynamic industry hub, we provide our team with the resources and support needed to thrive in their roles and make a meaningful impact.
