Health & Safety Lead — Flexible Hours, Greenfield Function

NMS Recruit Ltd t/a Russell Taylor Group; Knowsley; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Russell Taylor Group is seeking a Health & Safety Manager at a new Greenfield site in the UK. You will build and lead a complete safety function, shaping policies, procedures and compliance across operations while enabling safe growth.

The role requires a NEBOSH qualification and proven experience in manufacturing or process environments. You will drive a proactive safety culture with autonomy and visibility within the business.

Qualifications

• Excellent knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation and risk assessment processes.
• Ability to develop, implement, and maintain safety management systems.
• Confident communicator capable of influencing at all levels within operations.

Responsibilities

• Establish and develop the site Health & Safety management system.
• Create and maintain risk assessments, safe systems of work and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with UK legislation and industry standards.
• Conduct audits, inspections and workplace assessments.
• Lead accident, incident and near-miss investigations.
• Develop and deliver Health & Safety training programmes.
• Manage contractor and visitor safety processes.
• Produce Health & Safety reports, KPIs and improvement plans.
• Support operational teams with risk management and continuous improvement.
• Drive a proactive Health & Safety culture across the organisation.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Strong communication

Autonomous working

Education

NEBOSH Diploma/GC or equivalent

Job description

Russell Taylor Group is seeking a Health & Safety Manager at a new Greenfield site in the UK. You will build and lead a complete safety function, shaping policies, procedures and compliance across operations while enabling safe growth.

The role requires a NEBOSH qualification and proven experience in manufacturing or process environments. You will drive a proactive safety culture with autonomy and visibility within the business.