Health & Safety Manager

MacStaff; East Hampshire; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking private manufacturing company in East Hampshire is seeking a Health and Safety Manager. In this role, you will implement and maintain health and safety standards across the organisation, with opportunities for career progression. The ideal candidate will have a blend of experience and qualifications in health and safety management. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits, including a pension scheme and health plan.

Benefits

Pension scheme 5% & 5% contributions

Medicash health plan

Mileage claim for travel between factories

Qualifications

• Proven ability to conduct risk assessments and incident investigations.
• Ideally 1–3+ years of experience in health and safety.
• Valid driving license required for site travel.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain health and safety standards.
• Conduct workplace inspections and audits.
• Foster a proactive safety culture within the organisation.

Skills

Risk assessments

Incident investigations

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Microsoft Office Suite proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety or related field

NEBOSH National General Certificate or IOSH Managing Safely

Job description

You will like

Managing Health & Safety from Coventry HQ with a forward-thinking private manufacturing company leveraging modern manufacturing methods for the construction materials supply sector. This organisation prides itself on innovation, quality, and a commitment to employee development. With a warm and supportive environment, you'll benefit from a company that values your expertise and offers genuine career progression opportunities, all within a modern, well-equipped workplace.

You will like

The Health and Safety Manager/H&S Manager job itself, where you will be responsible for implementing, monitoring, and maintaining health and safety standards and practices across designated areas of the organisation. This role is designed for an ambitious individual eager to develop their expertise in Health & Safety management, with significant scope to grow into more senior leadership positions within the function. You will play a crucial role in fostering a proactive safety culture and ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation, directly impacting the well-being and productivity of colleagues. More specifically:

• Health & Safety Management System Implementation
• Legal Compliance & Risk Management
• Incident & Accident Management
• Health & Safety Training & Awareness
• Workplace Inspections & Audits
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Performance Monitoring & Reporting
• Continuous Professional Development

* More detailed job specification available to shortlisted applicants before interview

You will have

To be successful as Health and Safety Manager/H&S Manager, you will have a healthy mix of the following:

• Working towards a Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Health, or a related field;
• OR a relevant professional qualification such as NEBOSH National General Certificate or IOSH Managing Safely (or equivalent).
• Proven ability to conduct risk assessments and incident investigations.
• Ideally 1–3+ years of practical experience in a health and safety role, preferably within a manufacturing, office, or similar environment.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Valid driving license (as travel between sites is required).
• Solid understanding of UK health and safety legislation (e.g., HSWA 1974, Management of Health & Safety at Work Regulations 1999).

You will get

As H&S Manager you will enjoy a competitive salary of £45K-£50K PA DOE + Package

• Pension scheme 5% & 5% employer & employee contributions
• Medicash health plan
• Mileage claim for travel between factories in Coventry

You can apply

to this Health and Safety Manager/H&S Manager position by pushing the button on this job posting or by sending your CV in confidence to [e-mail].

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