Health And Safety Manager

Roundhouse recruitment; Wigan; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm in Wigan is seeking an experienced Health & Safety Manager. You will take ownership of health and safety across a single manufacturing site, leading compliance and audits while enjoying a 4-day work week. Ideal candidates will possess a NEBOSH National Diploma and have over 10 years of experience in health and safety management within a manufacturing environment. This role offers competitive compensation and a strong focus on work-life balance.

Benefits

4-day work week

33 days holiday, rising

Health cash plan & life assurance

Staff rewards scheme

Progression opportunities

Qualifications

• 10+ years of H&S management experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong grasp of legislative requirements related to health and safety.
• Ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead site-wide H&S compliance, audits, and accreditations.
• Act as Fire Officer; plan drills and assess statutory duties.
• Manage risk assessments and maintain documentation.
• Oversee statutory inspections for safety.
• Chair H&S meetings and liaise with HSE auditors.
• Deliver training on health and safety best practices.
• Support emergency planning and disaster recovery.

Skills

Health and Safety Management

Risk Assessments

COSHH Regulations

HSE Regulations

Influencing Skills

MS Office Proficiency

Education

NEBOSH National Diploma

Level 6 Diploma

Job description

Overview

Health & Safety Manager - 4-Day Week (Manufacturing)

£40 000 - £44 000 • Permanent • Mon-Thu factory hours • Wigan

Are you a Health and Safety Manager from a Manufacturing background? Exciting opportunity to own H&S across a single manufacturing site, report directly to the board and enjoy long weekends, every week.

Benefits

• 4-day week, Fri off
• 33 days\' holiday, rising
• Health cash plan & life assurance
• Staff rewards scheme
• Progression in a growing company

Responsibilities

• Lead site-wide H&S compliance, audits and accreditations
• Act as Fire Officer; plan drills and meet statutory duties
• Manage risk assessments, COSHH, fire registers and documentation
• Oversee statutory inspections (PAT, electrical, equipment checks)
• Chair H&S meetings; liaise with HSE and external auditors
• Deliver training and embed best practice across the site
• Support emergency planning and disaster-recovery processes

Qualifications

• NEBOSH National Diploma (essential)
• Level 6 Diploma (Or similar)
• 10+ H&S management experience in manufacturing
• Strong grasp of risk assessments, COSHH and HSE regulations
• Ability to influence at all levels, from shop floor to board
• Proficient MS Office skills for audits, reporting and documentation

Culture & Progression

Join a long-established UK manufacturer with decades of success. You\'ll have full responsibility for H&S at a single site, direct access to board members, and the scope to drive continuous improvement while maintaining the highest standards—without sacrificing work-life balance.

To Apply

Click 'Apply' to take ownership of site H&S—and enjoy long weekends, every week.

This vacancy is advertised by Roundhouse Recruitment Limited, acting as an Employment Agency.