Health and Safety Manager

Vibe Recruit; Newport; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Health & Safety Manager to oversee H&S standards in Newport. The role involves developing policies, conducting audits, and fostering a strong safety culture within the organization. With a competitive salary of £45,000, this position is ideal for those with over 3 years of relevant experience and a NEBOSH certification.

Benefits

Competitive salary

£250 reward for successful employee referrals

Generous employee discounts

Ongoing learning and development opportunities

Clear pathways for internal progression

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• 3+ years of recent experience in Health & Safety management.
• Proven expertise in fire risk assessments and incident investigations.
• Up-to-date knowledge of Health & Safety legislation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement health & safety policies and procedures.
• Carry out audits, inspections, and risk assessments.
• Deliver training and coaching to staff at all levels.

Skills

Health & Safety management

Incident investigation

Policy implementation

Training and coaching

Fire risk assessment

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent

NEBOSH National Fire Certificate

Job description

Overview

Health & Safety Manager
Location - Newport

Salary £45,000

Hours - Monday - Friday 40 hours per week (08:00 - 17:30, rota-based)

Are you an experienced Health & Safety professional ready to take ownership of H&S standards in a growing organisation? This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a leadership role where your expertise will directly shape workplace safety and culture.

What’s in it for you

• Competitive salary - £45,000 per annum
• £250 reward for successful employee referrals
• Generous employee discounts for friends & family
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Clear pathways for internal progression
• Free on-site parking

About the Role

As Health & Safety Manager, you''ll be the go-to person for all matters relating to workplace safety, reporting directly to the General Manager. You''ll drive continuous improvement by:

• Developing and implementing health & safety policies and procedures
• Carrying out audits, inspections, and risk assessments
• Delivering training and coaching to staff at all levels
• Investigating and reporting on incidents and accidents
• Working closely with department heads to ensure compliance and a strong safety culture.

To be successful in this role, you''ll need

• 3+ years of recent, relevant experience in Health & Safety management
• NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent) - essential
• NEBOSH National Fire Certificate in Fire Safety & Fire Safety Management
• COSHH training and practical application experience
• Proven expertise in fire risk assessments and incident investigations
• Strong track record of advising managers, implementing policies, and leading training sessions
• Up-to-date knowledge of Health & Safety legislation

To be considered for this role, please upload your CV or contact Naomi on 07506 949615.

Vibe Recruit is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.