Health and Safety Manager

ZipRecruiter; Leeds; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Health & Safety Manager to lead safety initiatives across multiple sites. In this pivotal role, you will transform the safety culture, engage teams, and ensure compliance with industry standards. Your leadership will drive continuous improvement and empower employees through training and hands-on support. With a competitive salary and benefits, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact in a fast-paced environment. If you're passionate about safety and ready to take on a leadership role, this is your chance to shine.

Benefits

Company Car

Bonus

Fast-Track Career Growth

Flexibility & Balance

Generous Holiday Allowance

Qualifications

• NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent required, ideally with an Environmental qualification.
• Experience in manufacturing and a strong safety management background.

Responsibilities

• Drive a proactive safety culture across multiple sites.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certifications.
• Deliver IOSH training and empower team members with safety knowledge.

Skills

Leadership

Safety Management

Compliance Auditing

Training Delivery

Risk Assessment

Education

NEBOSH Diploma

Environmental Qualification

Job description

Job Description

Health & Safety Manager

Location: Multi-site (Kirkby, Howden, Hatfield)

Salary: £48,000 - £50,000 + Company Car + Bonus

Role: Permanent

Ready to take safety to the next level?

This is not your average Health & Safety Manager role. We’re looking for a driven, high-energy leader to transform safety across multiple sites in a fast-paced, industry-leading company.

You’ll have the power to shape the safety culture, engage teams, and drive real change. If you’re passionate about making a difference, this is your opportunity to step up and own it.

What You’ll Be Doing:

1. Lead the Charge: Drive a dynamic, proactive safety culture, making safety part of the DNA of the business.
2. Engage and Inspire: Connect with teams at every level, running Safety Stops, toolbox talks, and hands-on training that stick.
3. Own Compliance: Take control of the compliance calendar, audits, inspections, and risk assessments, ensuring ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certifications are always ahead of the curve.
4. Challenge the Status Quo: Investigate incidents, drive continuous improvement, and push safety performance beyond industry standards.
5. Empower People: Deliver IOSH training courses and ensure every team member is equipped with top-tier safety knowledge.
6. Multi-Site Leadership: Oversee multiple locations, build strong relationships, and implement a unified safety strategy that has a real impact.

Who You Are:

1. NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent) and ideally an Environmental qualification.
2. A safety game-changer with manufacturing experience who thrives in fast-moving environments.
3. Chartered or Tech IOSH/IEMA membership and capable of delivering IOSH training.
4. A big-picture thinker who isn’t afraid to get stuck in, challenge old ways, and push for excellence.
5. A natural leader who can communicate, influence, and drive engagement at all levels.
6. Ready to travel across sites, building connections and leading from the front.

What’s In It for You?

1. £48,000 - £50,000 + Company Car + Bonus – Your impact will be recognised and rewarded.
2. Fast-Track Career Growth – A company that invests in your development and progression.
3. Flexibility & Balance – Work in a way that suits you while making a real difference.
4. Be Part of a Leading Brand – Join a company that’s shaping the future of garden care solutions.
5. Collaborative, High-Energy Culture – Work with a passionate team that values your expertise.
6. Generous Holiday Allowance – Time to recharge and refocus.

Why Apply?

This is your chance to step into a role where you can make a real difference. If you’re a dynamic, results-driven Health & Safety Manager ready to lead, innovate, and inspire, we want to hear from you.

Apply now and take safety to the next level.

About Us

This Health & Safety Manager role is handled by McCarthy Recruitment, an award-winning multi-sector recruiter. We're here to help you unlock your full potential and find the perfect role.

The Legal Bit:

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their background. By applying for this role, you are explicitly consenting for McCarthy Recruitment to hold and process your data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulations.