Health and Safety Manager

ATA Recruitment; Leicester; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Leicester is seeking a Health & Safety Manager to oversee safety operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The role involves developing safety policies, leading training, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. This position offers attractive daily rates and requires a hands-on leader with a strong presence on-site.

Benefits

Attractive daily rates

90% on-the-ground presence

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing, FMCG, Automated Distribution, or factory environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement Health & Safety policies and procedures.
• Lead induction training for new hires.
• Monitor customer returns and complaints.
• Take ownership of site safety audits.
• Oversee contractor safety compliance.

Skills

Health & Safety Management

People-Focused

Solution-Oriented

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate

IOSH Certification

Job description

Health & Safety Manager - Manufacturing / Factory / Automated Distribution Centre
Location: On-site (90% Ground-Based Work)
Rate: £350 - £400 per day (Outside IR35)
Contract: Initial 3 Months (Strong Potential for Long-Term Extension)

Are you an experienced Health & Safety professional with a strong background in FMCG, Manufacturing, Factory, or Automated Distribution Centre environments? We are seeking a hands-on Health and Safety Manager to join a fast-paced, dynamic team driving operational excellence and safety across the board.

Your Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement robust Health & Safety policies and procedures across site operations.

• Lead and manage induction training for new hires.

• Monitor and address customer returns and complaints from a safety perspective.

• Take ownership of site safety audits, recording, analysis, and reporting to support governance and continuous improvement.

• Oversee contractor safety and ensure all third-party activities comply with site standards.

• Champion continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety culture and operational performance.

Your Profile:

• NEBOSH General Certificate (IOSH as a minimum - essential)

• Previous experience in manufacturing, FMCG, Automated Distribution, or factory environments

• Strong presence on the ground - proactive, people-focused, and solution-oriented

What's In It for You?

• Attractive daily rates: £350 - £400/day (Outside IR35)

• 90% on-the-ground presence - perfect for hands-on leaders