Health And Safety Manager

GS2 | B Corp™; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Pension scheme

Performance incentives

Job summary

GS2 | B Corp is seeking a pragmatic Health and Safety Manager to shape governance for a £23M state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Huddersfield. You will sit on the SLT to lead site health, safety, environmental and decarbonization strategies.

Join a global engineering parent group with an EcoVadis Platinum rating and direct access to a Managing Director who champions innovation, continuous learning, and operational autonomy.

Qualifications

• Level 6 Occupational Health & Safety qualification and CMIOSH status (preferred).
• 5+ years leading EHS in high-risk engineering or regulated manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee site EHS governance, legal compliance, ISO 14001/ISO 45001 standards, and EcoVadis Platinum initiatives.
• Lead high-risk safety governance including DSEAR compliance and PUWER equipment upgrades.
• Act as key liaison with regulatory bodies (HSE, Environment Agency) and Group stakeholders.
• Coach operational teams to foster a proactive zero-harm culture.

Job description

Reporting To: Managing Director

Direct Reports: 2 (Senior HSE Advisor & Senior Sustainability Advisor)

Are you a pragmatic, hands-on Health and Safety Manager looking to shape governance across a £23M, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility?

Joining a global, industry-leading engineering parent group, you will sit on the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) to lead site health, safety, environmental, and decarbonization strategies.

Why Join Us?

• World-Class Facility: Lead EHS for a mature, highly compliant site with an HSE-praised safety culture and an EcoVadis Platinum rating.
• Leadership & Autonomy: Direct access to an energetic Managing Director who champions innovation, continuous learning, and operational autonomy.
• Career Growth: High visibility across a global corporate group, opening clear pathways into broader divisional or international leadership roles.

The Health and Safety Manager will:

• Oversee site EHS&S strategies, legal compliance, ISO 14001 / ISO 45001 standards, and EcoVadis Platinum initiatives.
• Lead high-risk safety governance including DSEAR compliance, PUWER equipment upgrades, and risk assessments.
• Act as key liaison with regulatory bodies (HSE, Environment Agency) and Group stakeholders.
• Coach and mentor operational teams to foster an engaging, proactive "zero harm" culture.

The Health and Safety Manager will bring:

• Qualifications: Level 6 Occupational Health & Safety qualification and CMIOSH status (preferred).
• Experience: 5+ years leading EHS in high-risk engineering or regulated manufacturing (DSEAR, PUWER, clean/GMP, or chemical environments).
• Leadership Style: Authentic, collaborative, and pragmatic team player who builds genuine engagement without corporate bureaucracy.
• Flexibility: On-site presence supporting 24/5 shift patterns as required.
• Package: Competitive enterprise benefits package including healthcare, generous pension scheme, and performance incentives.