Health & Safety Manager

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 regulationsAbout 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 environmentWhat'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 peopleIf you're an experienced Health & Safety Manager looking for a role where you can take ownership, drive improvements and make a genuine impact, we'd love to hear from you.

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