Head of Health and Safety / Senior H&S Manager - Bristol

ZipRecruiter; Bristol; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A pioneering high-tech engineering company in south Bristol seeks a Head of Health & Safety to shape a robust safety culture. This role involves leading health and safety initiatives, ensuring compliance, and fostering continuous improvement within a dynamic environment. Join a collaborative team dedicated to driving impactful change in Health & Safety.

Benefits

Collaborative environment

High-growth opportunities

Innovation-driven culture

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a standalone or managerial H&S role.
• Previous experience in manufacturing or high-tech engineering.
• Strong knowledge of H&S best practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic guidance on HSE matters.
• Ensure compliance with HSE policies and regulations.
• Lead incident investigations and conduct audits.

Skills

Health & Safety legislation

Proactive improvement

Cultural change

Education

NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Head of Health & Safety / Senior H&S Manager – High-Tech Engineering Company

Are you passionate about shaping a strong safety culture within a fast-paced, cutting-edge environment? This is your opportunity to take a leading role in health and safety for a pioneering engineering company based in south Bristol.

As the Head of H&S / Senior Health & Safety Manager, you will be at the heart of an innovative and rapidly growing company, working alongside top-tier engineers and operational teams to enhance and embed a world-class HSE strategy. This is more than just compliance - it’s about driving meaningful change, fostering a proactive safety mindset, and ensuring that industry-leading standards are met across all operations.

What You’ll Do

• Provide strategic guidance to the leadership team on all Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) matters.
• Ensure all company activities comply with HSE policies, procedures, and industry regulations.
• Conduct audits, identify areas for improvement, and implement corrective actions.
• Lead incident investigations, ensuring root causes are addressed.
• Develop and deliver H&S training, risk assessments, and toolbox talks.
• Work cross-functionally to embed a strong safety culture across the business.
• Support HR with occupational health matters.

What You’ll Bring

• NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent Health & Safety qualification.
• 5+ years of experience in a standalone or managerial H&S role.
• Previous experience in manufacturing or a similar high-tech engineering environment.
• Strong knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and best practices.
• A proactive approach to continuous improvement and cultural change.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a high-growth, technology-driven company at the forefront of innovation.
• Work in a collaborative environment with some of the brightest minds in engineering.
• Drive real impact in shaping the future of Health & Safety in a cutting-edge industry.

If you’re a dynamic, solutions-focused H&S leader looking to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you! Please apply now via the link for immediate consideration.