Health & Safety Manager (HSEQ)

AndRecruit Group Ltd; Abertillery; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Established HSEQ function

Leadership opportunity

Job summary

AndRecruit is seeking an experienced Health & Safety Manager to own HSEQ across a Blaenau Gwent-based manufacturing site. The role covers Health & Safety, quality, environmental and sustainability duties, working with senior leadership to maintain high standards and drive continuous improvement. A NEBOSH qualification and strong leadership are expected to influence site-wide safety culture and compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience in Health & Safety legislation, risk assessments and workplace compliance.
• Experience maintaining ISO 45001, ISO 14001 and ISO 9001 management systems.
• Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to engage effectively with production teams and senior management.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of Health & Safety across the manufacturing operation, ensuring a safe and compliant working environment.
• Maintain and continuously improve Health & Safety policies, procedures and working practices.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with relevant Health & Safety legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee workplace risk assessments, incident investigations and corrective actions.
• Promote a positive Health & Safety culture, working closely with production, engineering and management teams.
• Identify operational risks and opportunities to improve workplace safety.
• Monitor Health & Safety performance and provide regular reporting to senior management.
• Maintain and develop ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems.
• Coordinate internal and external audits, ensuring ongoing compliance and certification.
• Oversee corrective and preventative actions, supporting continuous improvement across the business.

Skills

Health & Safety knowledge

Audit skills

Risk assessment

Leadership

Communication

Education

NEBOSH qualification

Job description

Reporting to senior management, the Health & Safety Manager (HSEQ) will take ownership of health and safety while overseeing quality, environmental and sustainability activities across a specialist manufacturing and engineering business in Blaenau Gwent. This permanent, full-time position, paying £50,000 to £55,000 annually, suits an experienced professional capable of maintaining established HSEQ processes, procedures and management systems. Core duties include ensuring ongoing regulatory compliance, identifying improvement areas and promoting safe working practices throughout the site. Applicants should demonstrate strong knowledge of health and safety legislation, audit and risk assessment skills, and the ability to influence colleagues at every level. Relevant qualifications such as NEBOSH are expected, alongside a methodical approach and clear communication.

Health & Safety Manager (HSEQ) Location: Blaenau Gwent Salary: £50,000 – £55,000 Job Type: Permanent | Full-Time Industry: Manufacturing & Engineering

The Opportunity AndRecruit are working with an established and highly regarded engineering and manufacturing business to recruit an experienced Health & Safety Manager (HSEQ). This is an excellent opportunity to join a specialist manufacturing organisation, taking ownership of Health & Safety while also overseeing Quality, Environmental and Sustainability activities across the business. The company operates within a technical manufacturing environment and has established HSEQ processes, procedures and management systems already in place. The focus of this role will be on maintaining these standards, ensuring ongoing compliance and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement. Working closely with senior leadership, production and engineering teams, you'll play an important role in maintaining a positive safety culture, supporting operational performance and ensuring the business continues to operate to high standards. We're looking for someone who understands the demands of a manufacturing environment, enjoys being involved in day-to-day operations and can confidently manage Health & Safety alongside wider compliance responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

Health & Safety

• Take ownership of Health & Safety across the manufacturing operation, ensuring a safe and compliant working environment.
• Maintain and continuously improve existing Health & Safety policies, procedures and working practices.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with relevant Health & Safety legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee workplace risk assessments, incident investigations and corrective actions.
• Promote a positive Health & Safety culture, working closely with production, engineering and management teams.
• Identify operational risks and opportunities to improve workplace safety.
• Monitor Health & Safety performance and provide regular reporting to senior management.

Quality & Compliance

• Maintain and continuously develop established ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems.
• Coordinate internal and external audits, ensuring ongoing compliance and certification.
• Oversee corrective and preventative actions, supporting continuous improvement across the business.
• Work closely with Quality Engineers and operational teams to maintain standards and reduce quality-related issues.
• Ensure existing HSEQ procedures, documentation and management systems remain effective and up to date.

Environmental & Sustainability

• Oversee environmental compliance and support continuous improvement across manufacturing operations.
• Maintain existing environmental management processes and procedures.
• Support sustainability initiatives, including waste reduction, resource efficiency and carbon reduction.
• Contribute to the company's ongoing environmental and Net Zero objectives.

Leadership & Continuous Improvement

• Lead, support and develop the existing HSEQ team, including Quality Engineers.
• Work closely with senior leadership, production and engineering teams to maintain high operational standards.
• Monitor HSEQ performance, identifying trends, risks and opportunities for improvement.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across the manufacturing operation.
• Encourage a collaborative and proactive approach to Health, Safety, Quality and Environmental responsibilities.

About You

• Previous experience in a Health & Safety Manager, HSE Manager, HSEQ Manager or similar position.
• Experience working within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Strong knowledge of Health & Safety legislation, risk assessments and workplace compliance.
• Working knowledge of ISO 45001, ISO 14001 and ISO 9001 management systems.
• Experience maintaining established management systems and supporting internal or external audits.
• Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to engage effectively with production teams and senior management.
• A practical, proactive approach with the confidence to take ownership of Health & Safety responsibilities and drive positive improvements.

Beneficial but not essential

• Experience working within fabrication, welding, mechanical assembly or electrical manufacturing environments.
• NEBOSH qualification or equivalent.
• Previous experience managing or developing a team.
• Lead Auditor qualification or relevant auditing experience.
• Exposure to environmental management, sustainability initiatives or ISO 19443.

What's on Offer?

• Salary of £50,000 – £55,000.
• An opportunity to join an established engineering and manufacturing business with a strong reputation in its sector.
• A varied management position with genuine responsibility and influence.
• An established HSEQ function and management systems already in place.
• The opportunity to lead and develop an existing team.
• The chance to make a meaningful contribution to workplace safety, compliance and continuous improvement.