Health & Safety Manager in PO1

Energy Jobline ZR; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent position

Portsmouth base

Ownership of H&S function

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR seeks a Health & Safety Manager in Portsmouth to own the H&S function across the business. The role is hands-on, partnering with engineering and operations to maintain high standards and compliance. The successful candidate will drive safety initiatives and training, reporting on performance and improvements.

The position offers permanent employment in Portsmouth with scope to influence standards and culture within an established engineering environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in engineering, manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Strong knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation.
• Experience conducting risk assessments, audits and incident investigations.
• Hands-on, practical approach to Health & Safety.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop the company's Health & Safety policies, procedures and systems.
• Ensure compliance with UK Health & Safety legislation and industry standards.
• Carry out risk assessments, audits, inspections and investigations.
• Identify areas for improvement and implement practical H&S initiatives.
• Work with engineering, production and operations teams to promote safety culture.
• Investigate incidents and implement corrective actions.
• Deliver or coordinate Health & Safety training and toolbox talks.
• Monitor H&S performance and produce reports and recommendations.
• Support environmental and compliance requirements where required.

Skills

HSE management

Risk assessment

Incident investigation

Training delivery

Stakeholder relations

Compliance knowledge

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate

Job description

Job Description

Health & Safety Manager Portsmouth | £50,000 - £60,000

We're working with an established engineering business in Portsmouth that is looking to appoint a Health & Safety Manager to take ownership of health and safety across the business. This is a hands‑on role where you'll work closely with operational and engineering teams to maintain high standards, improve processes and ensure the business remains compliant with relevant legislation.

The Role

You’ll be responsible for the day‑to‑day management and continuous improvement of the company's Health & Safety function, working across engineering and operational environments.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing and developing the company's Health & Safety policies, procedures and systems
• Ensuring compliance with UK Health & Safety legislation and industry standards
• Carrying out risk assessments, audits, inspections and investigations
• Identifying areas for improvement and implementing practical H&S initiatives
• Working closely with engineering, production and operational teams to promote a strong safety culture
• Investigating incidents, near misses and accidents, ensuring appropriate corrective actions are implemented
• Delivering or coordinating Health & Safety training and toolbox talks
• Monitoring H&S performance and producing relevant reports and recommendations
• Supporting the business with environmental and compliance requirements where required

About You

We're looking for an experienced Health & Safety professional who has worked within an engineering, manufacturing or similarly technical environment. You'll ideally have:

• Previous experience in a Health & Safety Manager, H&S Advisor or similar role
• Experience working within engineering, manufacturing or industrial environments
• Strong knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation and best practice
• Experience conducting risk assessments, audits and incident investigations
• A practical, hands‑on approach to Health & Safety
• The ability to build strong relationships with people across all levels of a business
• NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent H&S qualification
• Excellent communication and organisational skills

This would suit someone who enjoys being visible and hands‑on within an engineering environment, rather than purely managing H&S from a desk.

What's on Offer

• £50,000 - £60,000 salary
• Permanent position
• Based in Portsmouth
• Opportunity to take ownership of Health & Safety within an established engineering business
• A role with genuine scope to influence standards, processes and safety culture