Health And Safety Manager

SJS Recruitment; Maldon; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a Health & Safety Manager to oversee safety compliance within a manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will have a NEBOSH Certificate and proven experience in developing safety strategies. This hands-on role requires strong leadership capabilities and communication skills. The company values operational excellence and employee wellbeing, providing an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on safety standards throughout the organization.

Benefits

Benefits included

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong track record of developing effective safety strategies.
• Ability to build effective working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Oversee risk assessments and safety standards.
• Ensure full compliance with legislation.
• Promote a positive safety culture across teams.

Skills

Leadership capability

Strong communication skills

Proactive behaviours

Education

NEBOSH Certificate

Job description

Health & Safety Manager

Essex

£55,000-£60,000 + benefits

Are you an experienced Health & Safety professional with a strong background in manufacturing? Do you have the drive and leadership capability to elevate safety standards and ensure full compliance on site?

We're looking for a proactive and committed Health & Safety Manager with proven experience in a manufacturing environment and a NEBOSH Certificate. You will bring a strong track record of developing and delivering effective safety strategies, ensuring full regulatory compliance, and guiding teams to maintain a safe and well‑managed working environment.

As a key leader within the safety function, you'll be responsible for overseeing risk assessments, upholding and continuously improving safety standards, and ensuring teams remain fully compliant with legislation and internal procedures. This is a hands‑on managerial role that requires strong communication skills, influential leadership, and the ability to build effective working relationships across the business to drive continuous improvement.

In this position, you will play a vital role in promoting a positive safety culture, encouraging proactive behaviours, and supporting teams to achieve the highest standards of health and safety performance. By joining the team, you'll be part of an organisation that prioritises employee wellbeing, operational excellence, and the creation of a safe working environment—giving you the opportunity to make a meaningful impact across the business.

Due to the volume of applications, we can only respond to successful candidates. Therefore, if we do not make contact within 5 working days this means your application was not successful. We are more than happy to discuss why if you would like to contact us