Health & Safety Manager

SimWest Recruitment Solutions Ltd; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment firm is seeking a proactive Health & Safety Manager to develop and implement safety culture across UK locations. This influential role involves conducting audits, updating safety policies, and ensuring compliance. The ideal candidate will possess a NEBOSH General Certificate and have experience in manufacturing or engineering environments. Competitive salary of £50,000 - £60,000 plus additional benefits offered.

Benefits

Additional Benefits

Influential role

Strong leadership backing

Qualifications

• Proven track record of risk assessment, audits, and incident investigation.
• Experience in a manufacturing or engineering setting, ideally with machinery.
• A collaborative, hands-on approach to ensure safety compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead health & safety activities across UK sites.
• Update policies and management systems to improve safety.
• Conduct site audits and follow up on corrective actions.

Skills

Communication skills

Influencing skills

Technical knowledge

Risk assessment

Incident investigation

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate

IOSH membership

Tools

ISO 9001

ISO 45001

ISO 14001

Job description

Health & Safety Manager (H&S Manager)

£50,000 – £60,000 per annum, Based in Blackburn, with regular travel to UK sites

SimWest is supporting a well-established engineering group that designs and supplies capital equipment to customers worldwide.

As the business continues to grow, they’re seeking a proactive Health & Safety Lead to strengthen and develop their safety culture across multiple UK locations.

This is a key position for someone who thrives on driving practical improvements and enjoys being hands-on in a technical, engineering-focused environment.

The Opportunity

You’ll take responsibility for the company’s H&S strategy and day-to-day compliance activities, working closely with Directors, senior managers, and local safety teams to keep people safe and the business fully compliant.

You will:

• Lead H&S activities across UK manufacturing and office sites.
• Keep policies, procedures, and management systems up to date - identifying gaps and recommending improvements.
• Act as the main contact for regulatory bodies and professional organisations.
• Carry out site audits and investigations, following up with corrective actions.
• Support managers and site teams to understand their safety responsibilities.
• Deliver risk assessments, method statements, and training initiatives.
• Oversee PPE requirements, inspections, and records.
• Collaborate with HR to maintain accurate training records and to develop in-house training materials.
• Ensure manuals and instructions for capital equipment reflect current H&S standards.

About You

We’re looking for an experienced H&S professional who combines solid technical knowledge with good communication and influencing skills.

You’ll bring:

• A NEBOSH General Certificate (essential) and preferably IOSH membership.
• Experience in a manufacturing or engineering setting – ideally with machinery or capital equipment.
• Working knowledge of relevant ISO standards (9001, 45001, 14001).
• A proven track record of risk assessment, audits, and incident investigation.
• A collaborative, hands-on approach to working with managers, teams, and external stakeholders.

Why Join

• Salary of £50,000 - £60,000 (DOE) + Additional Benefits
• A visible, influential role in a respected UK engineering group.
• The chance to modernise and strengthen the H&S culture within a growing business.
• Strong backing from senior leadership to implement positive change.