Health & Safety Manager

Major Recruitment North West Perms; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Free on-site parking

Employee discounts and wellbeing

Job summary

Major Recruitment North West Perms seeks an experienced Health & Safety Manager to lead H&S across six sites in Haslingden, Bacup and Darwen. You will own risk management, policies and training, and partner with operations to uphold compliant, safe working environments.

The role requires NEBOSH qualification, 5+ years of H&S experience in manufacturing or similar, and strong multi-site leadership. A practical, proactive approach will help shape a robust safety culture across all locations.

Qualifications

• NEBOSH qualification – essential.
• At least five years' professional Health & Safety experience.
• Strong manufacturing/engineering or high‑risk operations background.
• Experience supporting a large or multi‑site business.
• Thorough knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation.
• Confident conducting audits, risk assessments and investigations.
• Practical, proactive and comfortable in operational environments.
• Able to influence and communicate effectively at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead Health & Safety across six sites and drive consistency.
• Develop and continuously improve H&S policies and systems.
• Conduct risk assessments, audits and site inspections.
• Investigate accidents and incidents; implement corrective actions.
• Provide practical guidance to managers and employees.
• Maintain records and ensure compliance with UK legislation.
• Deliver H&S training, toolbox talks and safety initiatives.
• Shape a proactive safety culture across locations.

Skills

NEBOSH

H&S experience

Manufacturing background

Multi-site experience

UK legislation

Audits & investigations

Communication

Operational presence

Job description

Location: Haslingden, Lancashire – with responsibility across six local sites
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Hours: 39 hours per week, Monday to Friday

An established and growing engineering and manufacturing business is seeking an experienced Health & Safety Manager to lead and further develop its H&S function across six sites in Haslingden, Bacup and Darwen.

This is a visible, hands-on role offering genuine ownership. You will work closely with operational teams and senior management to ensure consistent standards, legal compliance and a positive safety culture across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Health & Safety across all six sites
• Develop and continuously improve H&S policies, procedures and management systems
• Conduct risk assessments, audits and site inspections
• Investigate accidents, incidents and near misses, implementing effective corrective actions
• Provide practical guidance to managers and employees
• Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with current UK legislation
• Deliver H&S training, toolbox talks and safety initiatives
• Promote consistent standards and a proactive safety culture across all locations
• Support the business as it continues to grow and expand its operations

About You

• NEBOSH qualified – essential
• At least five years' professional Health & Safety experience
• Strong manufacturing, engineering or similarly high-risk operational background
• Experience supporting a large or multi-site business
• Thorough knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation
• Confident conducting audits, risk assessments and incident investigations
• Practical, proactive and comfortable spending time within operational environments
• Able to influence and communicate effectively at every level

Hours and Benefits

• Monday to Thursday: 8.00am–4.00pm
• Friday: 8.00am–2.30pm/3.00pm
• 23 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
• Company pension
• Free on-site parking
• Employee discounts and wellbeing services
• Opportunity to shape the H&S function within a growing multi-site business

This position would suit an accomplished Health & Safety professional who combines strong technical knowledge with a practical, collaborative approach and wants to make a visible impact within a busy manufacturing environment.