Health & Safety Manager

Morgan Gray; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist mechanical manufacturing company in Portsmouth is seeking a Health & Safety Manager to lead compliance initiatives and foster a positive safety culture. The role involves developing policies, conducting risk assessments, and ensuring adherence to health and safety regulations. Candidates should have NEBOSH qualifications and experience managing teams in a regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing a small/medium sized team.
• NEBOSH qualified.
• Experience in a regulated manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement health & safety policies and procedures.
• Conduct risk assessments and inspections.
• Lead incident investigations and implement corrective actions.
• Provide training and support for a positive safety culture.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental legislation.

Skills

Health and safety management

Risk assessment

Incident investigation

Compliance knowledge

Training and coaching

Education

NEBOSH qualification

Job description

Overview

A specialist mechanical manufacturing company located in Portsmouth are looking for Health & Safety Manager to lead workplace health, safety, and compliance initiatives. Reporting to the Operations Director, you will be responsible for ensuring that manufacturing operations meet and exceed legal, industry, and company safety standards. You will also be responsible for contractors on site and the supervision of any works carried out on site as part of a long–term investment plan.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve health & safety policies, systems, and procedures.
• Conduct risk assessments, audits, and inspections across manufacturing sites and equipment.
• Lead incident investigations, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Provide training, coaching, and support to managers and employees to foster a positive safety culture.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant health, safety, and environmental legislation (HSE).
• Liaise with external bodies, regulators, and insurers as required.
• Drive continuous improvement projects to reduce risks and promote safe working practices.

Qualifications

To be considered for the position of Health & Safety Manager you will have proven experience managing a small / medium sized team, be NEBOSH qualified and ideally will have worked in a regulated manufacturing environment.