Health & Safety Manager

Pertemps Crawley Perms; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing business is seeking a Health & Safety Manager to drive H&S strategies and ensure compliance across multiple sites in the UK. You will have significant responsibilities including developing policies, managing a team, and fostering a safety-first culture. This full-time role offers a salary up to £55,000, along with 5 weeks holiday and healthcare benefits.

Benefits

Salary up to £55,000

5 weeks holiday

Bupa Healthcare

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Health & Safety management in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of safety culture and employee wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact for all H&S matters across three sites.
• Develop, implement, and maintain H&S policies and compliance records.
• Conduct risk assessments, audits, and inspections.

Skills

NEBOSH Level 6 Diploma

Health & Safety management experience

Facilities & Estates management experience

Knowledge of H&S legislation

Experience with risk assessments

Effective communication skills

Education

NEBOSH Level 6 Diploma

Job description

Overview

We're proud to be partnering with a leading manufacturing business currently entering an exciting phase of expansion. They're seeking a dynamic Health & Safety Manager to join their head office in Hastings, with responsibility across two additional UK sites. This strategic role will report directly to the Managing Director and oversee Health & Safety, Facilities, and Estates, ensuring compliance with regulations while fostering a proactive safety culture and supporting employee wellbeing. You will also manage and develop a Health & Safety Assistant, while leading the wider facilities team.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact for all H&S matters across three sites
• Develop, implement, and maintain H&S policies, systems, and compliance records
• Advise, coach, and train managers and staff on best practice and regulatory requirements
• Investigate incidents and near misses, implementing corrective actions
• Lead Safety Committee meetings and provide regular reports to management
• Conduct risk assessments, audits, and inspections to ensure compliance and identify improvements
• Oversee Facilities & Estates management, supporting safe and efficient operations
• Manage and develop a direct report while leading the wider facilities team

Key Skills & Experience

• NEBOSH Level 6 Diploma (essential)
• Previous Health & Safety management experience within a manufacturing environment
• Previous Facilities & Estates management experience
• Strong knowledge of H&S legislation, quality systems, and auditing processes
• Hands–on experience with risk assessments, COSHH, PUWER, Fire Safety, PPE, Safe Systems of Work etc.
• Confident communicator with the ability to influence and foster a safety–first culture

Why Apply?

• Salary up to 55,000 DOE
• 5 weeks holiday + Bupa Healthcare
• Opportunity to shape H&S strategy during a time of exciting business growth
• Full–time, permanent role – Monday to Friday, 35 hours

If you're a proactive and motivated Health & Safety professional looking to make a real impact within a growing manufacturing organisation, we'd love to hear from you.