H&S Manager (Manufacturing / 4 Day Week)

Roundhouse recruitment; Wigan; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned manufacturing company in Wigan is seeking a Health & Safety Manager for a 4-day work week. You will lead compliance, manage risk assessments, and ensure the highest H&S standards while enjoying a long weekend every week. The ideal candidate will hold a NEBOSH National Diploma and possess over 10 years of manufacturing experience.

Benefits

4-day week, Friday off

33 days' holiday, rising

Health cash plan

Life assurance

Staff rewards scheme

Progression opportunities

Qualifications

• 10+ years of H&S management experience in manufacturing.
• Strong ability to influence at all organizational levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead site-wide H&S compliance and audits.
• Manage risk assessments and statutory inspections.
• Deliver training and support emergency planning.

Skills

H&S management experience

Risk assessments

COSHH knowledge

HSE regulations

MS Office proficiency

Education

NEBOSH National Diploma

Level 6 Diploma or similar

Job description

Health & Safety Manager - 4-Day Week (Manufacturing)

£40,000 – £44,000 • Permanent • Mon‑Thu factory hours • Wigan

Are you a Health and Safety Manager from a Manufacturing background? Exciting opportunity to own H&S across a single manufacturing site, report directly to the board and enjoy long weekends, every week.

Exciting opportunity to join an award‑winning and longstanding Manufacturing company where you will take ownership of the H&S on site and factory floor.

Benefits

• 4‑day week, Fri off
• 33 days' holiday, rising
• Health cash plan & life assurance
• Staff rewards scheme
• Progression in a growing company

Role Snapshot / Features

• Lead site‑wide H&S compliance, audits and accreditations
• Act as Fire Officer; plan drills and meet statutory duties
• Manage risk assessments, COSHH, fire registers and documentation
• Oversee statutory inspections (PAT, electrical, equipment checks)
• Chair H&S meetings; liaise with HSE and external auditors
• Deliver training and embed best practice across the site
• Support emergency planning and disaster‑recovery processes

You’ll need:

• NEBOSH National Diploma (essential)
• Level 6 Diploma or similar
• 10+ H&S management experience in manufacturing
• Strong grasp of risk assessments, COSHH and HSE regulations
• Ability to influence at all levels, from shop floor to board
• Proficient MS Office skills for audits, reporting and documentation

Advantages / Culture & Progression

Join a long‑established UK manufacturer with decades of success. You'll have full responsibility for H&S at a single site, direct access to board members, and the scope to drive continuous improvement while maintaining the highest standards without sacrificing work‑life balance.

Click "Apply" to take ownership of site H&S—and enjoy long weekends, every week.

This vacancy is advertised by Roundhouse Recruitment Limited, acting as an Employment Agency.