Health & Safety Manager

Yolk Recruitment; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Health & Safety Manager in the UK to oversee safety operations in a fast-paced production environment. This role involves leading health and safety policies and procedures, managing risk assessments, and promoting a proactive safety culture. The ideal candidate will have experience in health and safety leadership within manufacturing settings and a Nebosh certification. Competitive salary and private healthcare are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Private healthcare

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Health & Safety leadership role within a manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Hands-on experience developing and implementing safety systems, policies, and audits.

Responsibilities

• Lead all site Health & Safety operations and compliance.
• Conduct and review risk assessments and HACCP processes.
• Develop and implement robust control measures to minimise risk.

Skills

Health & Safety leadership

Risk assessments

HACCP processes

Safety systems development

Safety culture promotion

Education

Nebosh certification

Job description

Health & Safety Manager

Up to 50,000

Are you a passionate Health & Safety leader ready to drive a proactive safety culture in a fast-paced production environment? Do you have experience managing site-wide health and safety systems, championing best practice, and leading on continuous improvement? If so, this is your chance to take ownership of health and safety across a thriving, values-driven organisation where people and progress come first.

This company prides itself on its strong family values, collaborative culture, and commitment to continuous improvement. You'll be joining a close-knit leadership team who work together to create a safe, positive and high-performing workplace.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead all site Health & Safety operations, policies, and procedures in line with legal and regulatory requirements
• Conduct and review risk assessments and HACCP processes across the production environment
• Develop and implement robust control measures to minimise risk to staff, contractors, and visitors
• Be the company's lead Health & Safety representative and primary contact for consultancy support
• Chair and drive outcomes from regular Health & Safety Committee meetings
• Oversee and enhance incident reporting, near-miss tracking, and root cause analysis
• Ensure full compliance in fire safety, first aid, and emergency preparedness
• Carry out regular safety inspections, audits, and internal checks to maintain compliance
• Report incidents in accordance with HSE guidance, including RIDDOR where required
• Maintain accurate H&S documentation including risk assessments, audits, and training records
• Support contractor safety management including assessments and on-site checks
• Promote a culture of safety and engagement through communication and team involvement
• Review and maintain the site Health & Safety management system, including business continuity considerations

This is what you'll need:

• Proven experience in a Health & Safety leadership role within a manufacturing, FMCG or industrial setting.
• Hands-on experience developing and implementing safety systems, policies, and audits.
• Nebosh.

And this is what you'll get:

• Competitive salary.
• Private healthcare.
• Career growth opportunities.