Health And Safety Manager

LER (SG) Ltd; Chester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company is seeking an experienced Health & Safety Manager to oversee health, safety, and environmental compliance across its UK sites. The role requires strong leadership and excellent communication skills, fostering a positive safety culture. Responsibilities include maintaining H&S management systems to ISO standards, developing policies, and ensuring legal compliance. Candidates should have relevant qualifications and experience in manufacturing or a similar field, with a willingness to travel regularly.

Qualifications

• NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent) preferred; NEBOSH General Certificate required.
• Strong experience in manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Proven track record with H&S systems to ISO 45001 standards.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve H&S management systems in line with ISO standards.
• Develop and implement H&S policies, procedures, and risk assessments.
• Lead incident investigations and corrective action processes.
• Conduct site inspections, audits, and compliance checks.
• Ensure legal compliance with UK H&S and environmental legislation.
• Deliver H&S training and promote a strong safety culture.
• Prepare monthly H&S performance reports and KPI analyses.

Skills

NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent

Experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment

Managing H&S systems to ISO 45001 standards

Understanding of ISO 9001 and ISO 14001

Excellent communication skills

Strong analytical skills

Problem-solving capabilities

Willingness to travel

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate

Job description

Location: Chester (with regular travel to Birmingham and Belfast sites). Salary: £50k - £55k plus company vehicle. Reports to: Operations Director. Company: Manufacturer of Automation Equipment. Accreditations: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001.

Overview

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Health & Safety Manager to oversee all aspects of health, safety, and environmental compliance across our three UK sites: Chester (primary location), Birmingham, and Belfast. The successful candidate will lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of H&S systems in a highly technical manufacturing environment accredited to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001.

This is a hands-on role requiring strong leadership, excellent communication skills, and the ability to partner with operational teams to build a positive safety culture.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and continuously improve the company's H&S management systems in line with ISO 45001, ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 requirements.
• Develop, review, and implement H&S policies, procedures, and risk assessments across all sites.
• Lead incident investigations, root-cause analysis, and corrective action processes.
• Conduct regular site inspections, audits, and compliance checks to ensure safe working practices.
• Ensure legal compliance with all relevant UK H&S and environmental legislation and standards.
• Deliver H&S training, toolbox talks, and competency programs for all employees and visitors.
• Provide coaching and guidance to site managers and team leaders.
• Promote a strong safety culture focused on accountability, continuous improvement, and employee engagement.
• Prepare monthly H&S performance reports, KPIs, and trend analyses for senior management.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including hazard identification, risk reduction measures, and environmental sustainability actions.
• Collaborate with quality and operations teams to support integrated management systems and external audits.
• Be the primary point of contact for the Chester site while overseeing H&S activities at the Birmingham and Belfast facilities.
• Travel to Birmingham and Belfast sites on a scheduled basis and as operational needs require.

Skills & Experience

• NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent) preferred; minimum NEBOSH General Certificate essential.
• Strong experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment, ideally with exposure to automation or machinery.
• Proven track record of managing H&S systems to ISO 45001 standards.
• Understanding of ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 within an integrated management system.
• Excellent communication, engagement, and influencing skills at all levels.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and incident investigation capabilities.
• Willingness to travel regularly to multi-site operations