Health and Safety Manager - Barnsley - REF : P3356

Halo Personnel Ltd; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm in Barnsley is seeking a Health and Safety Manager to ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations while fostering a proactive safety culture. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in HSE leadership within manufacturing and hold an IOSH or NEBOSH qualification. This role offers competitive salary, 28 days holiday, and a supportive environment.

Benefits

28 days holiday

Free secure parking

3% employer pension contribution

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar HSE leadership role within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to investigate and manage cost saving opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain HSE policies in line with regulatory requirements.
• Conduct risk assessments and investigations to ensure a safe working environment.
• Lead HSE initiatives to improve overall safety performance.

Skills

HSE leadership

Knowledge of UK HSE regulations

Excellent communication

Leadership skills

Proactive approach to risk management

Education

IOSH or NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Health and Safety Manager - Barnsley - REF : P3356

Location: Barnsley

Description :

Health and Safety Manager

Salary to be disclosed upon engagement

(Negotiable for the right person)

Barnsley

Any experience with Seals / Gaskets / Rubber Components would be ideal, but not essential, however, you will need to be from a manufacturing / production background

Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm with 1 hour for lunch

The role of H&S Manager will require you to be responsible for ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations while driving a proactive safety culture across the site.

Our client’s business operates in various functionalities as part of its group of companies and is proud to be a leading manufacturer and distributor of sealing solutions, gaskets and fasteners, to a variety of sectors across the UK. The business forms part of a privately owned group of companies that has been established for almost 160 years! They have an excellent reputation within the industry and the company has a real ‘family’ feel about it; everyone is there to help each other wherever possible, no one is ‘just a number’ and each member of staff has an integral role within the business. They are based in Barnsley, located close to both Rotherham and Doncaster and just a 10-minute car journey from Junction 36 of the M1 for Sheffield and Wakefield commuters too.

Experience Required

• Proven experience in a similar HSE leadership role within a manufacturing environment
• Strong knowledge of UK HSE regulations and industry standards
• IOSH or NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent qualification
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence at all levels
• A proactive and hands‑on approach to health, safety, environmental and risk management
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to investigate, manage and negotiate cost saving opportunities
• Working closely with the Technical, Quality and Production team to drive business growth and improve efficiencies

Key Responsibilities of the Health and Safety Manager

• Develop, implement, and maintain HSE policies and procedures in line with regulatory requirements
• Conduct risk assessments, audits, SOPs and investigations to ensure a safe working environment
• Lead HSE initiatives to improve overall safety performance
• Deliver training and coaching to employees on best practices and compliance
• Monitor and report on key HSE metrics, identifying areas for improvement
• Liaise with regulatory bodies and ensure adherence to all relevant legislation
• Oversee building facilities and onsite contractors
• Manage Department KPIS and goal setting

Additional Info

• 28 days holiday per year including Bank Holidays – this will increase by 1 day each year after two years’ service, up to 32 days
• Free, secure parking
• Located close to a variety of amenities such as McDonalds, Morrisons, M&S, TK Maxx, ASDA
• 3% employer pension contribution