Health and Safety Manager

Irwin & Colton; Thatcham; On-site; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing organisation in the waste sector is seeking a Health and Safety Manager who will play a key role in shaping the safety culture across multiple sites. The ideal candidate will have experience in health and safety management, particularly within the waste or recycling sectors, and possess a NEBOSH General Certificate. This role offers a salary of circa £50,000 DOE plus benefits, with a focus on operational support and continual improvement of safety standards.

Benefits

Benefits package

Qualifications

• Experience in health and safety management, preferably in the waste or recycling sector.
• Strong knowledge of UK health and safety legislation.
• Ability to influence and engage with teams across sites.

Responsibilities

• Oversee health and safety across multiple sites.
• Conduct risk assessments and implement safety measures.
• Provide training and support to staff on safety compliance.

Skills

Health and Safety management

Risk assessment

Training and coaching

Compliance knowledge

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate

Job description

Health and Safety Manager

Thatcham

Circa £50,000 DOE + benefits

Want to play a key role in shaping safety culture across multiple sites, working closely with teams on the ground and helping drive improvements that really matter?

This is a great opportunity to join a growing organisation in the waste and recycling sector, during an exciting period of positive change.

The business is seeking an individual who can provide operational support with daily safety activities and assist in driving continual strategic improvement across a small network of local sites.

It is a role that would suit someone already managing health and safety, or an advisor ready to take the next step.

Responsibilities

• Playing an active role across multiple sites, helping teams work safely and confidently while keeping standards on track.
• Getting out on the ground to spot risks, carry out checks and support improvements through practical, solutions‑focused safety actions.
• Shaping clear, usable safety guidance, from method statements to safe systems of work, that genuinely support daily operations.
• Bringing safety to life through training, toolbox talks and coaching, while helping manage key areas of compliance in a practical, proactive way.

Qualifications

• Experience within the waste, recycling, manufacturing or a wider industrial sector with a practical, hands‑on approach.
• Strong working knowledge of UK health and safety legislation.
• Confidence engaging with teams across multiple sites and influencing at all levels.
• NEBOSH General Certificate as a minimum; additional qualifications beneficial.

For further details and to apply please contact Scott Whyte (phone number omitted).

We are an equal‑opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Please let us know if you require any accommodations.