Health & Safety Manager

JR United Kingdom; Preston; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Health & Safety Manager to spearhead safety initiatives at their Preston site. This pivotal role involves fostering a world-class safety culture, providing expert advice, and collaborating with management and external bodies to ensure compliance. With significant investment in systems and technology, this fast-growing company offers an exciting opportunity to make a real impact. Join a supportive environment where your contributions will be valued, and help shape the future of health and safety practices across the organization.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in health and safety management.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead health and safety initiatives and ensure compliance.
• Build relationships with management and workforce.

Skills

Health & Safety Management

Leadership

Regulatory Compliance

Communication

Education

NEBOSH Certificate

Relevant Degree

Job description

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Health & Safety Manager, Preston, Lancashire

Client:

MCS Group

Location:

Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

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Posted:

02.05.2025

Expiry Date:

16.06.2025

Job Description:

Fancy joining a fast-growing, multi-national company going through an exciting growth phase? There is HUGE investment across the facility in systems and technology! As a Health & Safety Manager, you will lead the site on all things Health & Safety and report to a Head of Safety who covers all European sites. Your responsibilities include:

1. Building strong, collaborative relationships with the site management team and workforce by offering guidance, support, coaching, and leadership on all health and safety matters.
2. Embedding a world-class safety culture across the site.
3. Providing independent and expert advice to the site management team on all health and safety aspects with professionalism and integrity.
4. Developing positive relationships with trade union representatives and ensuring regular meetings to review health and safety standards.
5. Leading the site Health and Safety Committee to promote effective communication and shared understanding of roles and responsibilities.
6. Working closely with the wider health and safety team and senior leadership to ensure a consistent approach across the business.
7. Liaising with external organisations, including regulatory bodies, safety auditors, and insurers, to maintain compliance and support continuous safety improvements.

The salary will be circa £50K+ with bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package. Full details will be discussed upon application. To apply confidentially, please send an updated CV via the provided link or contact Alan Montgomery, Specialist Consultant at MCS Group. Even if this role isn't suitable, we may have others that are. Visit MCS Group to view our current vacancies. All conversations are confidential.

MCS Group is committed to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion. We are the first recruitment agency in NI to achieve Bronze Diversity Mark accreditation. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process due to a disability, please contact us, and we will facilitate your request.