Health And Safety Manager

Adecco; Hempstalls; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing organisation in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking an experienced Health & Safety Manager to ensure compliance with safety regulations and foster a strong safety culture. You will manage the health & safety management system, conduct risk assessments, and lead training efforts. Essential qualifications include a NEBOSH General Certificate and at least 3 years in health & safety roles. This role offers a flexible working schedule and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

26 days holiday + bank holidays

Flexible working hours

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in a Health & Safety role, preferably in manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of health & safety legislation and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of health & safety policies.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety legislation.
• Conduct risk assessments and audits.
• Coordinate health & safety training.

Skills

Health & Safety legislation

Risk assessment

Incident investigation

Training coordination

Compliance management

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent Level 3

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Health & Safety Manager

Location: Stoke–on–Trent
Salary: Circa 50,000 (flexible depending on experience)
Hours: Monday to Friday, Flexible (8am–4pm or 9am–5pm)
Benefits: 26 days holiday + bank holidays Flexible working hours Professional development opportunities

A leading manufacturing organisation based in the Stoke–on–Trent area is seeking an experienced Health & Safety Manager to take ownership of their site safety systems and processes. This is a key leadership role, responsible for ensuring full legal compliance and fostering a strong safety culture across all departments.

The successful candidate will manage the full health & safety management system, lead training and development, and oversee compliance activities across the site–including involvement in COMAH–related responsibilities. You\'ll also have line management responsibility for key on–site personnel and play an important role in emergency preparedness and response.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development, implementation, and ongoing improvement of health & safety policies and procedures
• Ensure compliance with all relevant health & safety legislation and regulatory frameworks
• Conduct risk assessments, incident investigations, audits, and inspections
• Deliver and coordinate health & safety training across teams and departments
• Support upper–tier COMAH site requirements, including safety reporting and liaising with the Competent Authority
• Act as line manager for on–site support teams
• Coordinate and manage service providers for site security, cleaning, laundry, and alarm systems
• Oversee the procurement of PPE, workwear, first aid supplies, and hygiene materials
• Participate in external audits, site exercises, and emergency response activities
• Arrange health assessments and ongoing staff health surveillance

Ideal Candidate Profile

Essential:

• NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent Level 3 Health & Safety qualification
• At least 3 years\' experience in a dedicated Health & Safety role, ideally in a manufacturing or industrial setting
• Strong knowledge of health & safety legislation and best practice

Desirable:

• Experience working on upper–tier COMAH sites
• Familiarity with permit to work systems
• Background in chemical or process environments
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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