Health and Safety Manager

Pertemps Dudley West Brom Perms; Dudley; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established company in Dudley is seeking a Health & Safety Manager to lead all health, safety, and environmental initiatives. This role combines strategic oversight with operational duties and requires proven experience in Health & Safety management, excellent communication, and leadership skills. The successful candidate will ensure compliance with legislation, manage training, and promote a proactive safety culture across the business.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Health & Safety management or advisory role.
• Sound knowledge of HSE and environmental regulations.
• Experience in manufacturing, production, or logistics is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice on Health & Safety legislation.
• Implement and maintain risk assessments.
• Oversee Health & Safety training and compliance.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Training

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate

Job description

Health & Safety Manager – Dudley
Permanent Full–Time 38 hours per week
Mon–Thurs: 8:30am–5:00pm Fri: 8:30am–4:30pm

Are you a confident and experienced Health & Safety professional ready to take the lead in a fast–paced environment? Our client, a well–established and reputable business based in Dudley, is urgently seeking a Health & Safety Manager to oversee and enhance all aspects of their health, safety, and environmental systems.

The Role:
You will be the go–to expert on Health & Safety legislation, working closely with managers and teams to ensure full compliance across the business. This is a hands–on role that combines strategy with day–to–day operations, where your input will directly impact safety culture, compliance, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide clear and practical advice on Health & Safety legislation to all staff
• Keep the business compliant with all regulatory requirements and updates
• Implement and maintain risk assessments, COSHH assessments, and safe systems of work
• Develop and deliver internal training for all shopfloor roles
• Oversee and ensure all Health & Safety training is up to date
• Coordinate external training where necessary
• Manage contractor compliance and competency checks
• Lead efforts to achieve and maintain ISO 45001:2018 and ISO 14001:2015
• Represent the business to auditors, customers, and regulatory bodies
• Lead internal audits and reviews, and manage corrective action plans
• Support the implementation of EHS systems across multiple sites
• Deliver EHS induction training for new starters
• Promote a proactive Health & Safety culture across all teams
• Oversee the reporting and investigation of all incidents and near misses
• Support disciplinary actions relating to safety breaches

What We're Looking For:

• Proven experience in a Health & Safety management or advisory role
• NEBOSH General Certificate is essential
• Sound knowledge of HSE and environmental regulations
• Experience within manufacturing, production, or logistics environments
• Audit experience is highly desirable
• Strong communication, training, and leadership skills

If you are ready to step into a pivotal role with real influence and responsibility, and you are passionate about building a safe, compliant, and positive working environment, I would love to hear from you. To be considered click "Apply" and upload your most recent CV.