Health & Safety Manager

Orion Electrotech; Warrington; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Orion Electrotech is seeking a proactive Health & Safety Manager to own site-wide HSE activities within a manufacturing setting. You will champion best practice, drive continuous improvement, and influence senior leadership to embed safety into daily operations.

The role requires NEBOSH-qualified leadership, strong knowledge of ISO 45001/14001, and experience managing contractors. Your work will impact production and warehouse safety across the site.

Qualifications

• NEBOSH qualification required or equivalent.
• Demonstrated HSE leadership in manufacturing/FMCG packaging environments.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 45001 and ISO 14001.

Responsibilities

• Lead Health, Safety & Environmental activities across production and warehouse.
• Serve as the site's HSE expert, guiding stakeholders at all levels.
• Drive a positive safety culture through engagement and visible leadership.
• Implement and improve HSE management systems in line with ISO standards.
• Deliver HSE training, toolbox talks and awareness programmes.
• Conduct safety tours, audits and risk-based inspections.
• Review risk assessments and manage contractor RAMS and safe systems of work.
• Chair Health & Safety Committee meetings and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

NEBOSH

HSE leadership

ISO 45001/14001

Contractor management

Stakeholder communication

Problem solving

People management

Education

NEBOSH Degree

Job description

Health & Safety Manager

Location: Golborne
Salary: Up to GBP60k DOE
Working Pattern: Days – Monday to Friday 7am to 4pm

We're seeking a proactive, hands–on Health & Safety Manager who thrives on driving positive change, championing best practice, and creating a culture where safety is embedded into everything people do. This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of site–wide HSE activities, influence stakeholders across the business, and play a key role in supporting operational excellence.

You'll be an experienced HSE leader with a strong background in manufacturing, FMCG, or packaging environments, capable of balancing compliance requirements with practical, business–focused solutions. If you're passionate about continuous improvement and enjoy working closely with teams on the shop floor as well as senior leadership, we'd love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities of this Health & Safety Manager role:

• Lead all Health, Safety & Environmental activities across a busy production and warehouse operation.
• Act as the site's HSE expert, providing guidance and support to stakeholders at all levels.
• Drive a positive safety culture through engagement, coaching, and visible leadership.
• Implement, maintain, and improve HSE management systems in line with ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 standards.
• Deliver Health & Safety training, toolbox talks, and awareness programmes across the site.
• Conduct regular safety tours, behavioural observations, audits, and workplace inspections.
• Develop, review, and update risk assessments, ensuring risks are effectively controlled.
• Coordinate specialist surveys, audits, and external compliance assessments.
• Lead emergency preparedness activities, including response planning and drills.
• Investigate accidents, incidents, and near misses, identifying root causes and driving corrective actions.
• Support management of change processes to ensure HSE risks are assessed and mitigated.
• Review contractor RAMS, approve safe systems of work, and monitor contractor compliance.
• Chair Health & Safety Committee meetings and contribute to wider business reviews.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and ensure audit schedules are effectively managed.

What We're Looking For

• NEBOSH Degree
• Proven Health & Safety leadership experience within manufacturing, FMCG, or packaging
• Experience working with a range of production machinery and operational equipment
• Strong understanding of ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 standards
• Experience managing contractors and maintaining site compliance
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• A proactive, solutions–focused approach with strong analytical and problem–solving abilities
• Previous people management, mentoring, or safety leadership experience

What's In It For You?

• A highly visible leadership role where you can genuinely influence site performance and culture.
• The opportunity to shape and enhance the business's Health & Safety strategy.
• Excellent career development opportunities within a growing and forward–thinking organisation.
• A supportive leadership team that values collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• A chance to make a lasting impact on the wellbeing of employees and the success of the operation.