Health And Safety Manager

Osprey Engineering Solutions; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Osprey Engineering Solutions is looking for a Health & Safety Manager to lead H&S initiatives in a well-established supplier within the compressed air industry. This is a hands-on leadership role suited for a safety professional with a background in engineering or manufacturing.

The successful candidate will develop and improve health and safety management systems, ensure compliance with ISO standards, and engage actively with operational teams. The role requires a minimum NEBOSH National General Certificate and significant experience in technical industrial settings.

Qualifications

• Experienced in health and safety management within engineering or manufacturing environments.
• NEBOSH National General Certificate is essential.
• Strong ability to engage with engineers and operational teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all HSE activity across the business.
• Develop and improve H&S management systems and compliance.
• Conduct risk assessments and ensure operational safety.

Skills

H&S management experience

NEBOSH National General Certificate

Strong communication skills

ISO 14001 familiarity

Risk assessments

Incident investigations

Job description

Osprey Engineering Solutions are recruiting a Health & Safety Manager on behalf of a well-established, leading supplier within the compressed air industry for industrial environments.

This is a hands-on, H&S leadership role for an experienced safety professional who is equally comfortable working at a strategic level and engaging with engineers, technicians, and operational teams on a day-to-day basis. The business operates across both engineering and service environments, so a background in engineering, manufacturing, or a technical industrial setting is essential.

• Lead and manage all health, safety, and environmental (HSE) activity across the business
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve H&S management systems, policies, and procedures in line with current legislation
• Ensure compliance with ISO 14001 (Environmental Management) and support the maintenance and improvement of environmental management practices
• Conduct and review risk assessments, method statements (RAMS), and safe systems of work across all operational activities
• Investigate accidents, incidents, and near misses — identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions
• Deliver H&S inductions, toolbox talks, and ongoing training to staff across engineering, technical, and operational functions
• Carry out regular site audits and inspections across multiple locations
• Liaise with external bodies including the HSE, insurers, and certification bodies
• Monitor legislative changes and ensure the business remains fully compliant
• Produce regular H&S reports and KPI dashboards for senior management
• NEBOSH National General Certificate as a minimum — essential.
• Proven H&S management experience within an engineering, manufacturing, or technical industrial environment
• Familiarity with ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems — experience within an ISO-certified business is highly desirable
• Experience producing RAMS, conducting risk assessments, and leading incident investigations
• Strong communicator — able to engage credibly with engineers, technicians, and senior leadership
• Self-motivated and capable of managing H&S autonomously across a multi-site operation