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Health & Safety Manager

Location: Haslingden, Lancashire - with responsibility across six local sites
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Hours: 39 hours per week, Monday to Friday

An established and growing engineering and manufacturing business is seeking an experienced Health & Safety Manager to lead and further develop its H&S function across six sites in Haslingden, Bacup and Darwen.

This is a visible, hands-on role offering genuine ownership. You will work closely with operational teams and senior management to ensure consistent standards, legal compliance and a positive safety culture across the business.

Key Responsibilities

Lead Health & Safety across all six sites

Develop and continuously improve H&S policies, procedures and management systems

Conduct risk assessments, audits and site inspections

Investigate accidents, incidents and near misses, implementing effective corrective actions

Provide practical guidance to managers and employees

Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with current UK legislation

Deliver H&S training, toolbox talks and safety initiatives

Promote consistent standards and a proactive safety culture across all locations

Support the business as it continues to grow and expand its operations

About You

NEBOSH qualified - essential

At least five years' professional Health & Safety experience

Strong manufacturing, engineering or similarly high-risk operational background

Experience supporting a large or multi-site business

Thorough knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation

Confident conducting audits, risk assessments and incident investigations

Practical, proactive and comfortable spending time within operational environments

Able to influence and communicate effectively at every level

Hours and Benefits

Monday to Thursday: 8.00am-4.00pm

Friday: 8.00am-2.30pm/3.00pm

23 days' annual leave plus bank holidays

Company pension

Free on-site parking

Employee discounts and wellbeing services

Opportunity to shape the H&S function within a growing multi-site business

This position would suit an accomplished Health & Safety professional who combines strong technical knowledge with a practical, collaborative approach and wants to make a visible impact within a busy manufacturing environment