Health and Safety Manager

Principal People Recruitment; Chester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing Waste and Logistics company in Chester is seeking a Health and Safety Manager with a strong focus on Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality (HSEQ) strategies. This role offers a blend of strategic influence and hands-on operational involvement. The company values safety as its core principle, ensuring supportive backing from senior leadership and opportunities for impactful contributions in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Waste, Logistics and Transport environment.
• Strong understanding of HSEQ practices and compliance.
• Experience in developing and implementing strategic practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the company's HSEQ function across multiple sites.
• Conduct risk assessments and implement control measures.
• Drive cultural change by engaging teams and promoting safety ownership.

Skills

Health and Safety Management

Leadership

Risk Assessment

Cultural Change Management

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate

Job description

Are you ready to take full ownership of Health and Safety in a company where you have autonomy and variation?

We re excited to be working with a growing Waste and Logistics business based in Cheshire looking for a Health and Safety Manager to join their team. This is a crucial role in a company that puts safety as the focus of everything they do, with supportive backing from the senior leadership team.

As the Health and Safety Manager, you ll be the driving force behind the sites Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality (HSEQ) strategy across the two locations in Cheshire and you will be in a hands–on operational role promoting best practices and building a proactive safety culture across the sites.

Health and Safety Manager Cheshire Waste / Logistics GBP60,000 – GBP65,000

Why Join This Business?
• You ll have the opportunity to lead the safety strategy, with full support from the Senior Leadership Team and autonomy in the role.
• Work for a company that is truly invested in health and safety and holds it as their core value.
• Be a part of a supportive team with a strong focus on continuous improvement
• Work in a fast–paced, dynamic environment with a variety of safety challenges
• Enjoy a balance of strategic influence and hands–on involvement in daily operations

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the company s HSEQ function across multiple sites.
• Provide expert advice and practical support on Health and Safety issues.
• Conduct risk assessments, incident investigations, and implement control measures.
• Drive cultural change by engaging teams and promoting ownership of safety.
• Develop and roll out site–wide and business–wide HSE strategies.
• Foster a strong working relationship with the senior leadership team and workforce.

What We're Looking For

• NEBOSH General Certificate
• Proven experience in a Waste, Logistics and Transport environment.
• Full UK Drivers Licence
• Strong understanding of HSEQ practices and compliance
• Demonstrated leadership experience within a safety role
• Experience of developing and implementing strategic practices
• A hands–on approach, with the passion and drive to make lasting improvements