Grantham
Up to £60,000
Full-Time | Permanent
Are you ready to take ownership of Health & Safety in a thriving engineering and manufacturing environment that's investing heavily in its people, technology, and future?
We're recruiting on behalf of a leading UK manufacturer that has transformed its operations through significant investment in state-of-the-art machinery, expanded product lines, and a growing workforce. As the business continues to evolve, they're looking for an ambitious Health & Safety & Site Compliance Manager to play a pivotal role in shaping a world-class safety culture.
Whether you're an experienced Health & Safety Manager or a confident Health & Safety Advisor ready to take the next step, this is an outstanding opportunity to make a real impact.
The Opportunity
This is far more than a compliance role. You'll become the site's Health & Safety expert, leading initiatives that protect people, improve processes, and drive continuous improvement across manufacturing, engineering, warehousing, logistics, and office operations.
From influencing senior management to engaging shop floor teams, you'll have the autonomy to implement meaningful change while ensuring the business remains fully compliant with UK legislation and industry best practice.
The role
You'll take ownership of all aspects of Health, Safety and Site Compliance, including:
- Leading and continuously improving the Health & Safety Management System
- Promoting a positive, proactive safety culture across the business
- Ensuring compliance with UK Health & Safety legislation and industry standards
- Developing policies, procedures, risk assessments and safe systems of work
- Carrying out workplace inspections, audits and compliance reviews
- Investigating accidents, incidents and near misses, identifying root causes and implementing preventative actions
- Delivering engaging Health & Safety inductions, toolbox talks and training programmes
- Supporting environmental initiatives, employee wellbeing and emergency planning
- Managing contractor and visitor safety processes
- Monitoring and coordinating essential site compliance activities including:
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* LOLER inspections
* Gas Safe compliance
* LEV and spray booth testing
* Fire alarms and extinguisher inspections
* PAT testing
* Electrical testing (LV & HV)
* Roller shutter door inspections
* Legionella monitoring
* And other statutory compliance requirements
The ideal candidate
Will be someone who enjoys being visible on the shop floor, building relationships and driving positive change.
Essential
- NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent)
- Experience within manufacturing, engineering, automotive or industrial environments
- Strong knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation
- Experience carrying out risk assessments and incident investigations
- Excellent communication and influencing skills
- Strong organisational and reporting abilities
- Good Microsoft Office skills
Desirable
- IOSH Membership (TechIOSH, GradIOSH or Chartered)
- Experience with ISO 45001
- Environmental experience or ISO 14001 knowledge
- First Aid qualification
- Experience within heavy engineering, vehicle assembly or trailer manufacturing
About You
- Proactive and self-motivated
- Passionate about creating safer workplaces
- A confident communicator who can influence at every level
- Practical, solutions-focused and highly organised
- Committed to continuous improvement and raising safety standards
Due to the nature of the role, applicants must be able to read, write and speak English.
What's On Offer?
* Up to £60,000 salary
* Permanent, full-time position
* 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
* Company pension scheme
* On-site parking
* The opportunity to join a business investing heavily in its facilities, technology and people
* Genuine opportunity to shape the future of Health & Safety within a growing organisation
This role is immediately available for the right candidate therefore please do submit your CV to Jon Goodman quoting J10603.
Reflect Recruitment Group are acting as the Employment Agency under the Employment Agency Act 1973
Salary description
£60000.00 - £60000.00 per year