Health & Safety Manager

The Collective Network Limited; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The Collective Network Limited Nottinghamshire is seeking a Health & Safety Manager to lead on-site safety across production, drive compliance, and build robust systems as the business grows.

You will own risk assessments, SOPs, training, audits, and incident reporting, working closely with shift managers, engineering, and site leadership to deliver measurable improvements and accreditation targets.

Qualifications

• NEBOSH General Certificate is essential.
• Experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong project management skills and ability to influence colleagues who do not report to you.
• Solid knowledge of COSHH, machinery safety and manual handling.

Responsibilities

• Developing SOPs and Safe Systems of Work across production, hygiene, and maintenance
• Conducting risk assessments
• Managing near-miss reporting and ensuring corrective actions are completed
• Chairing site health and safety meetings with clear agendas and accountability
• Driving the implementation of recommendations from external health and safety partners
• Delivering training sessions personally
• Maintaining the training and compliance matrix
• Running inductions for all new starters, temporary staff, and contractors
• Establishing robust systems and preparing for accreditation

Skills

Project management

On-floor presence

Influence without direct reports

Manufacturing environment experience

COSHH knowledge

Machinery safety

Manual handling

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate

Job description

Health & Safety Manager

Nottinghamshire

Up to GBP60,000

A rapidly growing food manufacturer is seeking an experienced Health & Safety Manager to enhance existing systems, influence workplace culture, and take ownership of health and safety on site.

As production expands, it is essential that safety and compliance measures develop accordingly.

You will establish robust systems, work towards accreditation, and maintain all necessary approvals.

From day one, you will receive full support from the team and be accountable to shift managers, engineering, and site leadership for delivering results.

This is a hands-on role, where you will be:

• Developing SOPs and Safe Systems of Work across production, hygiene, and maintenance
• Conducting risk assessments
• Managing near-miss reporting and ensuring corrective actions are completed
• Chairing site health and safety meetings with clear agendas and accountability
• Driving the implementation of recommendations from external health and safety partners
• Delivering training sessions personally
• Maintaining the training and compliance matrix
• Running inductions for all new starters, temporary staff, and contractors

You will have a realistic timeframe to settle into the role with strong support around you. Once the manufacturing health and safety function is secure, there will be opportunities to influence wider business practises beyond the factory floor.

What you ll need:

• NEBOSH General Certificate (essential)
• Experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Strong project management skills: you complete tasks and influence colleagues who do not directly report to you
• Solid technical knowledge of COSHH, machinery safety, and manual handling
• A genuine willingness to be present on the floor, not just office-based

This is a chance to build a health and safety function from the ground up, with real autonomy and the opportunity to shape culture across a fast-growing food business.