Health and Safety Manager

Reds10; Driffield; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Reds10 in Driffield is seeking an experienced Health & Safety Manager to drive a proactive safety culture across production operations. You will lead audits, investigations, risk assessments and Safe Systems of Work while delivering engaging training and advising operational teams on HSEW compliance.

The role requires NEBOSH and a Level 5/6 Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety, with proven manufacturing experience and strong knowledge of UK H&S laws.

Qualifications

• NEBOSH qualification is required.
• Level 5 or Level 6 Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety required.
• Proven experience in health & safety in manufacturing or industrial settings.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with HSEW legislation, standards, policies and procedures.
• Conduct regular health and safety audits in production areas.
• Lead investigations into accidents and near-misses with root cause analysis.
• Develop risk assessments and Safe Systems of Work for operations.
• Deliver health, safety and wellbeing training across the business.
• Monitor HSEW performance metrics and report KPIs to management.
• Provide health & safety guidance to managers and leaders.
• Identify hazards and implement mitigation measures.
• Collaborate with suppliers, subcontractors and group companies.
• Liaise with regulators, reps and trade unions; stay updated on legislation.

Skills

Engage production teams

Safety training

Regulatory knowledge

Organisational skills

Continuous improvement

Microsoft Office

Education

NEBOSH qualification

Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety Level 5/6

Job description

Reds10, an award-winning leader in offsite construction is seeking an experienced Health & Safety Manager to join our team in Driffield. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive health and safety professional who is committed to creating a positive, behaviour-led safety culture and ensuring the highest standards of health, safety, environmental and wellbeing performance across our production operations.

In this role, you will play a key part in driving continuous improvement, ensuring regulatory compliance, supporting operational teams, and fostering a safe and healthy working environment for all employees, contractors and visitors.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with all relevant Health, Safety, Environmental and Wellbeing (HSEW) legislation, standards, policies and procedures.
• Conduct regular health and safety audits within production and manufacturing areas, identifying trends and opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Lead accident, incident and near-miss investigations, carrying out root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions.
• Develop, review and implement risk assessments and Safe Systems of Work for manufacturing operations.
• Deliver engaging health, safety and wellbeing training programmes across the business.
• Monitor, analyse and report HSEW performance metrics and KPIs to management teams.
• Support managers and operational leaders with health, safety and wellbeing advice and guidance.
• Identify hazards and risks, ensuring appropriate mitigation measures are implemented.
• Build strong working relationships with suppliers, subcontractors and group companies, promoting best practice and shared learning.
• Liaise with external stakeholders including regulatory bodies, health and safety representatives and trade unions.
• Keep current with changes in health and safety legislation and industry best practice.

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• NEBOSH qualification.
• Level 5 or Level 6 Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety.
• Proven experience in a Health & Safety role within a manufacturing, production or related industrial environment.
• Experience in accident and incident investigation.
• Strong knowledge of UK health and safety legislation and compliance requirements.

Skills & Attributes

• Ability to engage and influence production teams at all levels, creating positive and proactive safety behaviours.
• Practical and pragmatic approach to applying health and safety regulations.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strong organisational and record-keeping capabilities.
• Approachable, personable and able to build strong working relationships.
• Passionate about protecting people and creating safe working environments.
• Strong commitment to continuous improvement.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and digital management systems.
• Team player with the ability to collaborate effectively across multiple departments.

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to make a real impact within a growing and innovative business. You'll work closely with operational leaders to shape and enhance our safety culture, helping to ensure every employee goes home safe and well each day.

We are committed to providing equal opportunities and creating an inclusive recruitment process. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates and will make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process where required.

Please note that BPSS Clearance including a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be required for the successful candidate.