At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead health and safety initiatives and ensure compliance across operations.
- Company: Growing manufacturing business with a supportive culture.
- Benefits: 25 days leave, pension scheme, ongoing training, and career progression.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with opportunities for wider compliance responsibilities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on workplace safety and drive positive change.
- Qualifications: NEBOSH certification and experience in health and safety roles.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
Location: Leicestershire
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: £45,000-£55,000
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Benefits:
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Company pension scheme
- Ongoing training and development
- Career progression opportunities
- Supportive and collaborative working environment
Our client is a successful and growing manufacturing business seeking an experienced Health & Safety Manager to lead health and safety compliance across their operations. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive professional who enjoys working closely with operational teams, driving continuous improvement and promoting a positive safety culture. The role also offers future development into wider compliance and management systems responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead health and safety activities across the business
- Ensure compliance with UK health and safety legislation and best practice
- Develop and maintain risk assessments and safe systems of work
- Conduct audits, inspections and accident investigations
- Deliver training, toolbox talks and safety awareness initiatives
- Monitor compliance records and statutory requirements
- Manage contractor safety and site inductions
- Promote a positive and proactive safety culture
- Support wider compliance and management system activities
You Will Ideally Have:
- NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent qualification
- Previous Health & Safety experience within manufacturing, engineering, warehousing, construction or a similar environment
- Strong knowledge of UK health and safety legislation
- Experience carrying out audits, investigations and risk assessments
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- A practical, hands-on approach with strong organisational skills
Desirable:
- Manufacturing or production experience
- Knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and/or ISO 45001
- Experience supporting compliance or Integrated Management Systems (IMS)
Health & Safety Manager in Loughborough employer: Optima UK
Join a thriving manufacturing business in Leicestershire as a Health & Safety Manager, where you will be part of a supportive and collaborative work culture that prioritises employee development. With competitive benefits including 25 days of annual leave, a company pension scheme, and ongoing training opportunities, this role not only offers a chance to lead health and safety compliance but also paves the way for career progression into broader compliance responsibilities. Embrace the opportunity to drive continuous improvement and foster a positive safety culture in a dynamic environment.
