Health & Safety Manager

Aspion; England; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multi-site logistics operation is seeking an experienced Health & Safety Manager to oversee EHS performance across three North West locations. This senior role involves driving a strong safety culture and ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards. The ideal candidate will possess a relevant H&S qualification, strong communication skills, and the ability to operate within a fast-paced logistics environment. Attractive benefits include a salary of GBP48,000 - GBP50,000, generous holiday, and a comprehensive healthcare package.

Benefits

27 days holiday plus bank holidays

10% employer pension contribution

Healthcare cash plan

Critical illness cover

Employee assistance programme

Salary sacrifice car scheme

Cycle2Work scheme

Life assurance

Travel insurance

Qualifications

• Experience working within a port, marine or logistics environment is highly desirable.
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced, unionised operational environment.
• Flexibility to travel and adapt to changing operational demands.

Responsibilities

• Senior EHS lead responsible for delivering standards across three sites.
• Acts as a visible safety role model driving safety culture.
• Builds effective relationships with operational leaders and stakeholders.

Skills

Strong communication and leadership skills

Proactive, solution-focused attitude

Knowledge of ISO management systems

Experience in project management

Education

Health & Safety qualification (NEBOSH Diploma, CMIOSH or equivalent)

Job description

Health & Safety Manager

Logistics, Shipping & Marine Sector

Ellesmere Port

GBP48,000 – GBP50,000 (Flexible Depending on Experience)

A leading multi–site logistics operation is seeking an experienced EHS Manager to oversee Health, Safety and Environmental performance across three North West locations. This senior role is central to ensuring safe, compliant and efficient operations, while embedding a strong safety culture and supporting ongoing business growth.

The EHS Manager will report to the senior operational leadership team and will be responsible for delivering all EHS operational requirements across multiple sites. The role supports the wider Operations function in the strategic delivery of centralised EHS standards across a 24/7/365 logistics environment.

Key Benefits

• Salary GBP48,000 – GBP50,000 per annum (flexible dependent on experience)
• 27 days holiday plus bank holidays
• 10% employer pension contribution
• Healthcare cash plan
• Critical illness cover
• Employee assistance programme for wellbeing support
• Salary sacrifice car scheme
• Cycle2Work scheme
• Life assurance
• Travel insurance included

The Candidate

• Health & Safety qualification (NEBOSH Diploma, CMIOSH or equivalent).
• Strong communication and leadership skills with a proactive, solution–focused attitude
• Experience working within a port, marine or logistics environment is highly desirable
• Knowledge of ISO management systems and internal auditing
• Ability to operate in a fast–paced, unionised operational environment
• Flexibility to travel and adapt to changing operational demands.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Experience in project management or change management
• Advanced environmental regulatory knowledge
• Experience in delivering training programmes

Duties and Responsibilities

• Senior EHS lead responsible for delivering Health, Safety and Environmental standards across three North West logistics sites, ensuring compliance, consistency and excellence.
• Acts as a visible safety role model, driving a strong safety culture and promoting continuous improvement across a 24/7/365 operational environment.
• Ensures full statutory compliance, oversees audits, inspections and risk assessments, and leads investigations into incidents, hazards and near misses.
• Builds effective relationships with operational leaders, senior stakeholders, regulators, external partners and labour providers.
• Delivers clear EHS communication including safety campaigns, toolbox talks, briefings and management reporting.
• Provides leadership and development to a Senior EHS Advisor and an EHS Coordinator, supporting capability building across operational teams.
• Contributes to business planning, change programmes and operational improvement initiatives, ensuring timely follow–up on corrective actions.
• Supports EHS budget planning, cost control and investment appraisals to ensure value for money.
• Works flexibly across diverse operational environments, including quayside, vessels, conveyors and high–risk areas where PPE and safe systems of work are essential.

If you have H&S Management experience and would like to be considered for this opportunity, please apply via the link.