Group Health & Safety Manager in Manchester

The Surelock McGill Group is a well-established, internationally recognised and rapidly growing group of businesses that has carved itself a niche in the field of extreme high-level protection solutions against forced entry, blast and ballistic threats, fire containment and life-safety egress. Our branded product ranges possess the highest performance ratings in the global marketplace and we continue to design, develop and roll out innovative new products using the latest technologies and highest quality materials, across multiple sites in the UK and America.

Due to progressive growth, an opportunity has become available for a senior and experienced H&S Manager to join our QHSE team based from either our Royton, Hartlebury, Pavenham, or Wokingham facilities. In this strategically important and challenging role will be required to:

• Lead and develop the Group Health & Safety strategy and culture across all group sites.
• Maintain H&S systems, ensuring full compliance with current UK HSE legislation and relevant ISO standards.
• Act as the Groups competent person for Health and Safety, advising Directors under the HSWA:1974.
• Manage our digitised H&S platform, reviewing and updating RAMS, safety policies, and site procedures.
• Develop and manage contractor control processes and permit-to-work systems, including high-risk activities such as hot works and confined spaces.
• Conduct audits and multi-site inspections to ensure compliance, identify hazards and ensure high welfare standards.
• Perform detailed risk assessments and develop effective control measures to prevent accidents.
• Lead incident investigations, near-miss and root cause analysis to implement effective corrective measures.
• Drive a consistent and positive safety culture across all sites, embedding behavioural standards and accountability.
• Maintain company accreditations and act as the primary contact for H&S regulators, bodies and stakeholders.

The successful candidate will be a credible, senior H&S professional with experience operating across multi-site manufacturing environments, who can balance compliance with practical delivery and will therefore possess the following attributes:

• Proven experience in a Health & Safety management role ideally within a manufacturing environment.
• NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent) is essential; chartered IOSH membership is preferred.
• Strong understanding of UK safety legislation and experience in maintaining ISO 45001/14001 systems.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, capable of influencing all levels of the business.
• A hands-on, proactive, and resilient professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be flexible in approach and be responsive to changing demands and situations.
• Strong leadership presence with the confidence to challenge at all levels.
• Strategic thinker with a hands‑on, pragmatic approach.

As a Surelock McGill Group employee you will have access to our exciting new benefits portal via the benefits app:

• Discount outlet: Save money in shops, restaurants, holidays and UK attractions.
• Employee support with access to 24/7 counsellors.
• Health & wellbeing services: including online health check and Gym discounts.
• 24/7 GP: to book appointments simply & quickly.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Free onsite parking.
• Friendly environment in a family run business.
• Immediate start.
• Progression and development opportunities.

We encourage applications from all individuals to consider our business as an employer. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that a diverse team brings and are dedicated to providing an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants.