Health & Safety Lead – Manufacturing & Engineering

Ontic; Austrey CP; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 29 days annual leave

Bank Holidays

Volunteer time (10 hours)

Annual bonus scheme

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Staff discounts

Job summary

Ontic Bishops Cleeve site in Cheltenham seeks a Health & Safety Manager to embed a proactive safety culture and ensure regulatory compliance. You will drive risk reduction, develop and maintain safety systems, and oversee contractor safety across the site.

Travel between Gloucestershire sites may be required. The role reports to the Site Director and demands strong leadership, communication, and collaboration with ROW H&S teams.

Qualifications

• NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety or equivalent.
• IOSH Managing Safely certification preferred.
• Experience leading HSE programs in manufacturing/engineering environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage health and safety risks across the Bishops Cleeve site.
• Develop, implement, and maintain a strong safety management system.
• Lead site audits, risk assessments, and contractor control.
• Deliver HSE training, oversee incident investigations, and health surveillance referrals.
• Monitor KPIs, track actions, and support new product introductions safely.

Skills

MS Office

Communication

Leadership

Education

NEBOSH NGC

IOSH Managing Safely

Job description

Ontic Bishops Cleeve site in Cheltenham seeks a Health & Safety Manager to embed a proactive safety culture and ensure regulatory compliance. You will drive risk reduction, develop and maintain safety systems, and oversee contractor safety across the site.

Travel between Gloucestershire sites may be required. The role reports to the Site Director and demands strong leadership, communication, and collaboration with ROW H&S teams.