Health & Safety Manager

NMS Recruit Ltd t/a Russell Taylor Group; Knowsley; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Russell Taylor Group is seeking a Health & Safety Manager at a new Greenfield site in the UK. You will build and lead a complete safety function, shaping policies, procedures and compliance across operations while enabling safe growth.

The role requires a NEBOSH qualification and proven experience in manufacturing or process environments. You will drive a proactive safety culture with autonomy and visibility within the business.

Qualifications

• Excellent knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation and risk assessment processes.
• Ability to develop, implement, and maintain safety management systems.
• Confident communicator capable of influencing at all levels within operations.

Responsibilities

• Establish and develop the site Health & Safety management system.
• Create and maintain risk assessments, safe systems of work and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with UK legislation and industry standards.
• Conduct audits, inspections and workplace assessments.
• Lead accident, incident and near-miss investigations.
• Develop and deliver Health & Safety training programmes.
• Manage contractor and visitor safety processes.
• Produce Health & Safety reports, KPIs and improvement plans.
• Support operational teams with risk management and continuous improvement.
• Drive a proactive Health & Safety culture across the organisation.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Strong communication

Autonomous working

Education

NEBOSH Diploma/GC or equivalent

Job description

Health & Safety Manager

New Site | Greenfield Opportunity | Build a Safety Function from the ground up

Salary: £45,000 per year

Working hours: Monday-Friday (flexible hours)

The Role

As the Health & Safety Manager, you'll be the subject matter expert for all Health & Safety matters across the site. Working closely with operational and senior leadership teams, you'll lead the development of policies, procedures and compliance frameworks while supporting the safe growth of the business.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys creating structure, driving change, and seeing the direct impact of their work.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish and develop the site's Health & Safety management system.
• Create and maintain risk assessments, safe systems of work and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with UK Health & Safety legislation and industry standards.
• Conduct audits, inspections and workplace assessments.
• Lead accident, incident and near-miss investigations.
• Develop and deliver Health & Safety training programmes.
• Manage contractor and visitor safety processes.
• Produce Health & Safety reports, KPIs and improvement plans.
• Support operational teams with risk management and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Drive a proactive Health & Safety culture across the organisation.

About You

• NEBOSH Diploma, NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent qualification.
• Previous experience in a Health & Safety role within manufacturing, production, engineering, food, chemical, pharmaceutical or process environments.
• Strong understanding of risk assessments and safety management systems.
• Knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation.
• Confident communicator with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Self-motivated, hands-on and capable of working autonomously.

What's on Offer?

• Opportunity to build and shape your own Health & Safety department.
• Key role within a new site and growing operation.
• Significant autonomy and visibility within the business.
• Chance to make a lasting impact on company culture and performance.
• Join an established business with ambitious growth plans.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

If you're looking for a role where you can create, develop and lead a Health & Safety function while being part of an exciting growth journey, we'd love to hear from you