Health & Safety Manager

Gap Technical Ltd; Leyland; On-site; GBP 56,160 - 68,640; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Days Only (Mon–Fri)

Job summary

Gap Technical Ltd. is seeking an experienced Health and Safety Manager in Leyland to lead and maintain high H&S standards across operations. The role focuses on strategic leadership, regulatory compliance, and a proactive safety culture within a manufacturing environment.

The position requires NEBOSH Diploma and a track record of delivering risk assessments, incident investigations, and trainer-led health and safety programs. Working days are Mon–Fri, on-site in Leyland.

Qualifications

• NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent) essential.
• Significant Health & Safety leadership experience in manufacturing or food production.
• Strong knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the site's Health & Safety strategy, policies, and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with UK H&S legislation (Health and Safety at Work Act, PUWER, DSEAR, COSHH, RIDDOR).
• Conduct risk assessments for machinery, manual handling, chemicals, DSE, noise and warehouse ops.
• Oversee liability claims with insurers and legal teams for timely resolution.
• Lead accident investigations with robust root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Oversee contractor management and safe systems of work.
• Maintain emergency preparedness across fire safety, first aid, spill response and evacuation.
• Carry out safety audits, inspections and toolbox talks.
• Provide expert advice to managers and employees and deliver training.
• Monitor performance and report KPIs; interface with regulators and inspectors.

Skills

Excellent communication

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

UK H&S legislation knowledge

Education

NEBOSH Diploma

Job description

Health and Safety Manager

62,400

Leyland

Days Only (Mon–Fri)

gap technical are seeking an experienced, proactive Head of Health and Safety to provide strategic leadership and drive continuous improvement across one of clients organisations. This is a pivotal role with responsibility for setting and maintaining high health and safety standards, ensuring full legislative compliance, and embedding a robust, proactive safety culture across all operations.

Performance Objectives

• Lead and continually develop the site's Health & Safety strategy, policies, and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with all UK Health & Safety legislation, including the Health and Safety at Work Act, PUWER, DSEAR, COSHH, RIDDOR, and related food sector safety requirements
• Conduct and oversee risk assessments covering machinery, manual handling, chemicals, DSE, noise and warehouse operations
• Manage and oversee all liability claims (employee, employer, and public), working closely with insurers, legal advisors, and internal teams to ensure accurate documentation, timely responses, and effective resolution
• Lead accident and incident investigations, ensuring robust root cause analysis and corrective actions
• Oversee contractor management and ensure compliance with permit to work systems and safe systems of work
• Maintain emergency preparedness across fire safety, first aid, spill response and evacuation procedures
• Carry out safety audits, inspections and toolbox talks
• Provide expert advice and guidance to managers and employees.
• Deliver Health & Safety training and toolbox talks.
• Monitor performance, report on Key Performance Measures.
• Act as the primary interface with regulators, enforcement bodies, insurers, and external auditors
• Champion a positive, proactive safety culture across all operational environments

Person Specification

• NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent) essential
• Significant Health & Safety leadership experience in a manufacturing or food production environment
• Experience within Manufacturing, Construction and Engineering Environment desirable.
• Strong knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels

Closing Date: 17/08/2026

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