Health & Safety Manager in Oldham

Energy Jobline CVL; Oldham; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to £60,000 per annum

Job summary

Energy Jobline CVL in Oldham, Greater Manchester, seeks an experienced Health & Safety Manager to own site safety across a busy manufacturing operation. You’ll drive compliance, lead risk assessments and champion a proactive safety culture with managers and front-line teams.

Applicants will hold NEBOSH Diploma and have strong knowledge of ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001, plus hands-on risk reduction, incident investigations and machinery safety across industrial environments.

Qualifications

• NEBOSH qualification essential
• Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001
• Experience conducting risk assessments, audits and incident investigations
• Good understanding of machinery safety, workplace hazards and safe systems of work
• Proactive, hands-on approach with ownership and drive for improvements
• Collaborative mindset and passion for safer working environment

Responsibilities

• Taking ownership of Health & Safety policies, procedures and standards across the site
• Driving a positive safety culture and accountability at all levels
• Maintaining ISO 9001/14001/45001 compliance
• Conducting site inspections, audits and risk assessments
• Investigating accidents and near misses and implementing corrective actions
• Developing safe systems of work and appropriate controls
• Working with managers to identify risks and implement practical solutions
• Supporting Health & Safety training, inductions and awareness
• Monitoring performance and driving continuous improvement
• Ensuring compliance with UK Health & Safety legislation

Skills

Health & Safety experience

NEBOSH Diploma

Communication skills

ISO 9001/14001/45001 knowledge

Risk assessments

Incident investigations

Machinery safety

UK H&S legislation

Hands-on approach

Collaborative mindset

Education

NEBOSH Diploma

Job description

Health & Safety Manager

Location: Oldham, Greater Manchester

Salary: Up to £60,000 per annum

Role: Permanent – Full Time

Are you an experienced Health & Safety professional who enjoys taking ownership, influencing change and making a genuine difference within a manufacturing environment?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a proactive and driven Health & Safety Manager to join a well-established and growing manufacturing business based in Oldham.

This is a fantastic opportunity to take responsibility for Health & Safety across a busy manufacturing site, working closely with operational teams to drive improvements, maintain compliance and develop a positive, proactive safety culture.

We're looking for someone who can combine strong technical knowledge with a practical, hands‑on approach. Someone who enjoys being visible across the site, building relationships and working collaboratively with managers and employees to make Health & Safety part of everyday operations.

The Role

As Health & Safety Manager, you'll take ownership of Health & Safety across the Oldham site, ensuring the business maintains high standards of compliance while continually identifying opportunities to improve working practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Taking ownership of Health & Safety policies, procedures and standards across the manufacturing site
• Driving a positive safety culture and encouraging accountability at all levels
• Maintaining and supporting compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems
• Conducting site inspections, audits, risk assessments and identifying areas for improvement
• Investigating accidents, incidents and near misses, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions
• Developing and maintaining safe systems of work, ensuring appropriate controls are in place
• Working closely with operational managers and supervisors to identify risks and implement practical solutions
• Supporting Health & Safety training, inductions and ongoing employee awareness
• Monitoring Health & Safety performance and driving continuous improvement initiatives
• Ensuring compliance with UK Health & Safety legislation and relevant industry regulations

About You

We're looking for a confident, approachable and motivated Health & Safety Manager who can engage with people at all levels and bring a practical, solutions-focused approach to the role.

What We're Looking For:

• Previous Health & Safety experience within manufacturing, engineering or a similar industrial environment
• NEBOSH qualification essential, with a NEBOSH Diploma
• Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems
• A sound understanding of UK Health & Safety legislation and regulatory requirements
• Experience conducting risk assessments, audits and incident investigations
• Good understanding of machinery safety, workplace hazards and safe systems of work
• Excellent communication skills, with the confidence to influence and challenge when required
• A proactive, hands‑on approach with the ability to take ownership and drive improvements
• A collaborative mindset and genuine passion for creating a safer working environment

What's on Offer?

• Salary up to £60,000 per annum
• Opportunity to take ownership of Health & Safety across an established manufacturing site
• A varied, hands‑on role with the opportunity to influence change
• The chance to work closely with operational teams and contribute to ongoing improvements
• An established business with continued investment in its operations and people

If you're an experienced Health & Safety Manager looking for a role where you can take ownership, drive improvements and make a genuine impact, we'd love to hear from you.

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