Health And Safety Manager

WR Engineering; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

A respected manufacturing business in Eastleigh is seeking a part-time Health & Safety Manager to lead HSE strategy and promote a strong safety culture. The role offers flexibility around working hours for experienced professionals and includes managing compliance, conducting audits, and supporting sustainability initiatives. The ideal candidate must have a NEBOSH Certificate and significant HSE management experience. Competitive salary up to £50,000 FTE (pro-rata).

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Influence on business operations

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• NEBOSH Certificate or equivalent qualification.
• Proven HSE management experience within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Strong working knowledge of ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain site HSE policies and procedures.
• Lead and embed a positive safety culture.
• Conduct regular safety audits and risk assessments.
• Deliver induction and refresher HSE training.
• Oversee incident investigations and KPI tracking.

Skills

HSE management experience

Excellent influencing skills

Knowledge of ISO 14001

Knowledge of ISO 45001

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Education

NEBOSH Certificate or equivalent

Job description

Health & Safety Manager (Part-Time)

📍 Location: Eastleigh
💷 Salary: Up to £50,000 FTE (pro-rata)
🕓 Hours: 16-25 per week | Flexible days and times

About the Role

We're partnering with a respected manufacturing business seeking a Health & Safety Manager to take ownership of the site's Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) strategy. Reporting directly to the Operations Director, this is a key leadership role responsible for maintaining compliance, driving continuous improvement, and promoting a strong safety culture across all site operations. This is a part‑time position, offering flexibility around working hours and days - ideal for an experienced HSE professional looking for a balanced role with genuine autonomy and influence.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain site HSE policies and procedures to ensure full legal and regulatory compliance.
• Lead and embed a positive safety culture through proactive engagement with all departments.
• Maintain and manage external accreditations, including ISO 14001 and ISO 45001, liaising with auditors and regulatory bodies.
• Conduct and follow up on regular safety audits, inspections, and risk assessments.
• Deliver induction and refresher HSE training to all employees and management teams.
• Oversee incident investigations, reporting, and KPI tracking to drive performance improvement.
• Act as the site's HSE representative for customer, compliance, and regulatory audits.
• Support environmental and sustainability initiatives, including 6S and LEAN-based safety improvements.

About You

• NEBOSH Certificate (or equivalent) qualification.
• Proven HSE management experience within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Strong working knowledge of ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standards.
• Confident communicator with excellent influencing and stakeholder‑management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and comfortable managing HSE systems and reporting.
• Self‑motivated, organised, and capable of operating independently while supporting senior leadership.

Why Apply?

• Part-time, flexible working hours (16-25 per week).
• Reports directly to the Operations Director with genuine influence on business operations.
• Supportive, forward-thinking manufacturing environment.
• Competitive salary up to £50,000 FTE (pro-rata).

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