Health And Safety Manager (Manufacturing)

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

Job summary

A manufacturing firm in Wigan is seeking a Health & Safety Manager to oversee compliance and lead initiatives on a single site. This role offers a 4-day work week, allowing for long weekends, along with comprehensive benefits including 33 days' holiday. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience and NEBOSH certification, providing a great opportunity to make a significant impact within a stable company.

Benefits

4-day work week

33 days' holiday

Health cash plan

Life assurance

Staff rewards scheme

Qualifications

• 10+ years of H&S management experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong grasp of HSE regulations and compliance.
• Ability to lead health and safety initiatives effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead site-wide H&S compliance and audits.
• Act as Fire Officer and manage risk assessments.
• Deliver training and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

H&S management in manufacturing

NEBOSH National Diploma

Risk assessments

COSHH knowledge

Influencing skills

MS Office proficiency

Education

Level 6 Diploma

Job description

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

Role Snapshot / Features

• 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

You'll Need:

• 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

Advantages / 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.

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.

Keywords: health and safety manager, H&S, NEBOSH, IOSH, COSHH, Fire Officer, manufacturing, audits, risk assessments, compliance, Wigan, Lancashire, 4-day week