Health And Safety Manager (Manufacturing)

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Health & Safety Manager for a manufacturing site in Wigan. This role involves overseeing site-wide compliance, managing audits, and ensuring the highest standards of health and safety practices in a 4-day work week environment. Candidates should have a NEBOSH National Diploma and over 10 years of relevant experience in manufacturing. Enjoy an excellent work-life balance with long weekends and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

4-day week, Fri off

33 days' holiday, rising

Health cash plan

Life assurance

Staff rewards scheme

Qualifications

• 10+ years of H&S management experience in manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of HSE regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead site-wide H&S compliance and audits.
• Act as Fire Officer; plan drills.
• Manage risk assessments and documentation.
• Oversee statutory inspections.
• Chair H&S meetings with HSE and auditors.
• Deliver training and best practices.

Skills

Health and Safety Management

Risk Assessments

COSHH Regulations

Fire Safety

Audit Reporting

MS Office Proficiency

Education

NEBOSH National Diploma

Level 6 Diploma or similar

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.

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