H&S Manager

SJR Partners; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic organisation in the West Midlands is seeking an experienced Health & Safety Manager to oversee safety matters, ensure compliance with legislation, and maintain a safe workplace. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in the role and a strong understanding of UK Health & Safety laws. This position offers the chance to lead on H&S strategy and make a significant impact on workplace safety.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Health & Safety management.
• Strong knowledge of UK H&S legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Desirable: IOSH Managing Safely qualification.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Health & Safety matters across multiple sites.
• Lead investigations into accidents and near misses.
• Maintain accurate H&S records and management reports.
• Design and deliver H&S training to employees.
• Conduct risk assessments and COSHH assessments.

Skills

NEBOSH General Certificate or Diploma

Experience in Health & Safety management

Knowledge of UK H&S legislation

Accident investigation skills

Risk assessment ability

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate or Diploma

Job description

Health & Safety Manager

Wolverhampton

Manufacturing

£50,000

The role

We’re looking for a proactive and experienced Health & Safety Manager to join a dynamic organisation in the West Midlands. You’ll be responsible for embedding a safety-first culture, ensuring compliance with legislation, and maintaining a safe and efficient working environment. Reporting to senior management and acting as a key member of the leadership team, you’ll lead on H&S strategy, accident investigations, environmental impact reduction, and compliance reporting.

What will you be doing

• Overseeing all Health & Safety matters across multiple sites, ensuring legal compliance and adherence to internal standards.
• Leading investigations into accidents and near misses, applying root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions.
• Maintaining accurate H&S records, dashboards, and management reports, including board-level updates.
• Designing and delivering H&S training and inductions to employees at all levels.
• Conducting risk assessments, method statements, and COSHH assessments.
• Monitoring and improving facilities and operations to meet H&S and environmental standards.
• Ensuring compliance with transport, first aid, and PPE regulations.
• Supporting continuous improvement projects with cross-functional H&S expertise.

What will you bring to the party

• NEBOSH General Certificate or Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety (essential).
• Minimum of 3 years’ proven experience in a Health & Safety management role, ideally within manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Strong knowledge of UK H&S legislation, codes of practice, and regulatory reporting requirements (e.g., RIDDOR, PUWER, DSEAR).
• Experience leading accident investigations, conducting risk assessments, and delivering H&S training.
• Excellent organisational, reporting, and communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Desirable : IOSH Managing Safely qualification, experience with ISO 14001 or environmental management systems, and liaising with regulators.

If you’re ready to take ownership of Health & Safety in a busy, hands-on environment and make a real impact on workplace safety and compliance, this could be the role for you