Health and Safety Manager

Nicholas Associates Group; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Health and Safety Manager to lead safety initiatives within a large manufacturing environment. This role is crucial for promoting a culture of safety among production staff and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. You will be responsible for developing effective management systems, conducting audits, and leading incident investigations. The company offers a supportive work environment with opportunities for professional growth and a comprehensive benefits package, including generous annual leave and enhanced family leave policies. If you are passionate about health and safety and thrive in dynamic settings, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

27 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Package

Life Insurance Cover

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Strong leadership and coaching capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with HSE policies and procedures.
• Promote a positive Health & Safety culture.
• Conduct regular audits and monitor HSE performance.

Skills

Health and Safety Management

Communication Skills

Risk Assessment

Incident Investigation

Education

NEBOSH Diploma

Relevant Health and Safety Qualifications

Job description

• Job Type: Permanent
• Posted on: 9th May 2025
• Job Reference: JN -032025-62311_1746789748

Are you a Health Safety professional who wants to work for a large manufacturing business that have manufacturing facilities located across the world.

Do you have previous experience working in a manufacturing/engineering environment as a Health and Safety professional?

If so then please read on.

The basics:

- Health and Safety Manager (HSE manager)

- Environment: Manufacturing / heavy industry

- Salary: up to £52000 DOE

Overview

Working for a well-established manufacturing business with sites across the globe, we are now looking for a Health and Safety Manager to join the business.

This role will focus on driving the culture of the production shop floor staff in terms of a safe working environment.

You will report directly to the Plant manager to ensure processes are maintained whilst getting everyone on board excellent health and safety practices.

As the Health and Safety Manager you will be responsible for all HSE related management systems and associated activities in line with corporate, internal, legal and international industry standards. You will have one direct report where you will need to have an active role in their development.

The ideal candidate / Health and Safety Manager may have some of the following, however, please note these are only desirable and not essential as all applications will be looked at individually:

Previous experience working within an Engineering/Manufacturing environment which will host a range of machinery, people and equipment.

An excellent communicator who enjoys coaching and working closely with shop floor production and skilled engineers.

Overview of responsibilities of the Health Safety Manager role include:

- To ensure that all Company HSE policies & procedures are communicated, understood and adhered to.

- Responsible for Health, Safety and environmental management

- Promote a positive Health & Safety culture by developing and implementing effective management systems and ensuring legal compliance

- Promoting and developing a strong Safety culture oriented towards continuous improvement and in reinforcing HSE leadership from key Company staff

- Enforce safe working practices and ensure lost time incidents are kept to a minimum

- Perform regular audits and monitor HSE performance

- Lead any necessary accident/incident investigation and reporting

- Provide appropriate risk assessment methodology to comply with legislation and ensure all potential risks are identified

- Carrying out fire drills; and ensure that suitable and sufficient fire wardens/marshals are appointed and suitably trained, providing for refresher training as necessary

What is in it for you:

Opportunity within a large UK manufacturing organisation

27 days annual leave entitlement + 8 bank holidays

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Package

Life Insurance Cover

Commutable from: Gloucester, Cheltenham and surrounding areas.

If you are interested in the Health and Safety Manager role, please apply immediately due to the urgency of this role.

About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Nicholas Associates Group Privacy Notice.

For more information on this vacancy please contact uson 01332360055.