Health & Safety Manager

McCarthy Recruitment Ltd; Oldham; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to £60,000 per annum

Ownership of H&S

Hands-on role

Cross-functional collaboration

Invested in people

Job summary

McCarthy Recruitment Ltd is partnering with a well‑established manufacturing business in Oldham to appoint a Health & Safety Manager. You will own H&S across the site, ensuring legal compliance and driving continuous improvement within a busy production environment.

You will lead risk assessments, inspections, audits and incident investigations, developing safe systems of work and partnering with operations to embed a proactive safety culture.

Qualifications

• NEBOSH qualification essential.
• NEBOSH Diploma preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.

Responsibilities

• Taking ownership of Health & Safety policies, procedures and standards across the manufacturing site.
• Driving a positive safety culture and encouraging accountability at all levels.
• Maintaining and supporting compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems.
• Conducting site inspections, audits, risk assessments and identifying areas for improvement.
• Investigating accidents, incidents and near misses, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.
• Developing and maintaining safe systems of work, ensuring appropriate controls are in place.
• Working closely with operational managers and supervisors to identify risks and implement practical solutions.
• Supporting Health & Safety training, inductions and ongoing employee awareness.
• Monitoring Health & Safety performance and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Education

NEBOSH qualification essential

NEBOSH Diploma preferred

Job description

Health & Safety Manager

Location: Oldham, Greater Manchester

Salary: Up to £60,000 per annum

Role: Permanent - Full Time

Are you an experienced Health & Safety professional who enjoys taking ownership, influencing change and making a genuine difference within a manufacturing environment?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a proactive and driven Health & Safety Manager to join a well-established and growing manufacturing business based in Oldham.

This is a fantastic opportunity to take responsibility for Health & Safety across a busy manufacturing site, working closely with operational teams to drive improvements, maintain compliance and develop a positive, proactive safety culture.

We're looking for someone who can combine strong technical knowledge with a practical, hands‑on approach. Someone who enjoys being visible across the site, building relationships and working collaboratively with managers and employees to make Health & Safety part of everyday operations.

The Role

As Health & Safety Manager, you'll take ownership of Health & Safety across the Oldham site, ensuring the business maintains high standards of compliance while continually identifying opportunities to improve working practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Taking ownership of Health & Safety policies, procedures and standards across the manufacturing site
• Driving a positive safety culture and encouraging accountability at all levels
• Maintaining and supporting compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems
• Conducting site inspections, audits, risk assessments and identifying areas for improvement
• Investigating accidents, incidents and near misses, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions
• Developing and maintaining safe systems of work, ensuring appropriate controls are in place
• Working closely with operational managers and supervisors to identify risks and implement practical solutions
• Supporting Health & Safety training, inductions and ongoing employee awareness
• Monitoring Health & Safety performance and driving continuous improvement initiatives
• Ensuring compliance with UK Health & Safety legislation and relevant industry regulations

About You

We're looking for a confident, approachable and motivated Health & Safety Manager who can engage with people at all levels and bring a practical, solutions‑focused approach to the role.

What We're Looking For:

• Previous Health & Safety experience within manufacturing, engineering or a similar industrial environment
• NEBOSH qualification essential, with a NEBOSH Diploma preferred
• Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems
• A sound understanding of UK Health & Safety legislation and regulatory requirements
• Experience conducting risk assessments, audits and incident investigations
• Good understanding of machinery safety, workplace hazards and safe systems of work
• Excellent communication skills, with the confidence to influence and challenge when required
• A proactive, hands‑on approach with the ability to take ownership and drive improvements
• A collaborative mindset and genuine passion for creating a safer working environment

What's on Offer?

• Salary up to £60,000 per annum
• Opportunity to take ownership of Health & Safety across an established manufacturing site
• A varied, hands‑on role with the opportunity to influence change
• The chance to work closely with operational teams and contribute to ongoing improvements
• An established business with continued investment in its operations and people

The Legal Bit:

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. By applying for this role, you are explicitly consenting for McCarthy Recruitment to hold and process your data in compliance with GDPR.