Health & Safety Manager - Part Time

Holt Engineering; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

A reputable manufacturing company is seeking an experienced Health & Safety Manager on a part-time basis for a 12-month fixed-term contract. The role involves leading HSE standards at a manufacturing site, conducting safety audits, and developing compliance programs. Candidates should hold a NEBOSH Certificate and have significant experience in a manufacturing environment. This is a fantastic opportunity for those who thrive on influencing culture within the organization.

Qualifications

• Proven HSE experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Comfortable working strategically and hands-on.
• Experience in conducting audits and risk assessments.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and monitor HSE programs for compliance.
• Lead safety audits, inspections, and risk assessments.
• Champion HSE training and promote a strong safety culture.

Skills

NEBOSH Certificate or equivalent

Strong knowledge of ISO 14001

Strong knowledge of ISO 45001

Excellent communication and influencing skills

Experience with LEAN / 6S culture

Education

NEBOSH Certificate in Health & Safety / Environment

Tools

Microsoft packages

Job description

Health & Safety Manager (Part-Time, 12-Month FTC)

£45,000 - £50,000 FTE (pro rata)

An experienced Health & Safety professional is required for a part-time, fixed-term role (12 months) to lead and further develop HSE standards at a busy manufacturing site. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands‑on H&S Manager who enjoys influencing culture, improving systems, and working closely with operations and leadership while retaining flexibility in working hours.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and monitor Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) programmes and procedures to ensure full legal and regulatory compliance.
• Maintain external HSE accreditations and certifications, liaising with internal and external stakeholders and supporting customer compliance audits.
• Lead regular safety audits, inspections, gap analyses and risk assessments, reporting results and driving corrective and preventive actions.
• Act as the key HSE contact for regulatory bodies, customers, and contractors.
• Develop and deliver HSE training, including inductions and toolbox talks, and support the site HSE committee.
• Drive incident, near‑miss and hazard reporting, manage HSE KPIs, and promote a strong safety culture across the site.
• Support emergency response arrangements (e.g. spill containment, fire response) and safe control of contractors and visitors.
• Champion 6S / LEAN‑related safety and environmental initiatives and ensure group HSE standards are implemented on site.

What You'll Need

• NEBOSH Certificate (or equivalent) in Health & Safety / Environment, with proven HSE experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 14001 Environmental Management and ISO 45001 Health & Safety management systems.
• Confident conducting audits, risk assessments, investigations and engaging with regulators, customers and internal stakeholders.
• Comfortable working both strategically and hands‑on, with excellent communication, influencing and IT skills (Microsoft packages).
• Experience of delivering safety within a LEAN / 6S culture and facilities/project management exposure would be advantageous.

To find out more please contact Max Sinclair.