Compliance, Health & Safety Manager

Aspion Search; Preston; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

22 days annual leave + Bank Holidays

Christmas shutdown

Discretionary Christmas bonus

Healthcare plan

Job summary

Aspion Search is recruiting a Compliance, Health & Safety Manager for a recycling business. You will oversee health, safety, compliance, and HR processes across three sites, giving you autonomy to drive improvements and maintain high standards.

You will own ISO 9001, 14001 and 50001 audits, work closely with Operations Managers and site teams, promote a strong safety culture, and ensure legal compliance across the business. This role offers stability and real impact.

Qualifications

• Experience managing Health & Safety in industrial/manufacturing settings.
• Proven track record with ISO 9001/14001/50001 audits.
• Strong communication and cross-site leadership.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of Health & Safety across three sites, collaborating with Operations Managers and teams to maintain standards.
• Support operational teams in enforcing Health & Safety procedures and promoting a positive safety culture.
• Manage and maintain ISO systems, including documentation and continuous improvement.
• Coordinate and manage ISO audits (ISO 9001, 14001, 50001).
• Liaise with suppliers to ensure compliance documentation and follow-ups.

Skills

Health & Safety leadership

Risk assessment

Audit management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

NEBOSH Diploma

IOSH Managing Safely

Tools

ISO management systems

Audit software

Job description

Hours: Monday to Thursday 08:45 - 16:45 | Friday 08:45 - 15:45

Reference: ASPLIV

Are you an experienced Health & Safety professional looking for a role with autonomy and the opportunity to make a real impact?

Do you have experience managing ISO systems, audits, and compliance within a manufacturing or industrial environment?

Would you enjoy a hands‑on role working closely with operations teams across multiple sites?

If so, I want to hear from you.

Our client, a well‑established recycling business, is looking to recruit a Compliance, Health & Safety Manager to oversee health, safety, compliance, and HR processes across three sites.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Health & Safety professional who enjoys a varied role combining compliance management, auditing, relationship building, and operational support. You will have the autonomy to identify improvements, implement changes, and work closely with teams across the business to maintain high standards.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of Health & Safety across three sites, working closely with Operations Managers, Supervisors, and teams on the yard to ensure standards are maintained.
• Support operational teams in enforcing Health & Safety procedures and promoting a positive safety culture.
• Manage and maintain the company's ISO systems, including record keeping, documentation, and continuous improvement.
• Coordinate and manage ISO audits including ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 50001.
• Liaise with suppliers, ensuring compliance documentation is maintained and following up where required.
• Complete reviews of risk assessments, method statements, and training requirements, supporting any changes to processes or working practices.
• Identify areas for improvement and implement changes to improve compliance, safety, and operational efficiency.
• Manage HR administration processes including new starter documentation, inductions, payroll information, employee records, training records, and staff reviews.
• Support recruitment activity including advertising vacancies and maintaining accurate employee records.
• Keep up to date with changes to employment legislation and ensure company processes remain compliant.
• Provide oversight of absence management and support managers with HR‑related queries.

Requirements

• Previous experience managing Health & Safety within an industrial, engineering, or manufacturing environment.
• Experience managing ISO systems with a good understanding of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 50001 requirements.
• Previous involvement in supporting or managing ISO audits.
• Strong understanding of risk assessments, compliance, and Health & Safety legislation.
• A proactive approach with the ability to identify improvements and implement change.
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills, with the ability to engage with both management and operational teams.
• A hands‑on approach with the confidence to work closely with teams on the yard and across the business.
• Experience supporting HR processes would be advantageous.
• Competitive salary (DOE)
• 08:45-16:45 Monday to Thursday / 08:45-15:45 Friday
• 22 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
• Christmas shutdown
• Discretionary Christmas bonus
• Healthcare plan after qualifying period
• Opportunity to join a successful and established business with autonomy to make a real difference

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Managing Consultant

0151 209 2050