Interim Health And Safety Manager

McCarthy Recruitment; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading garden care solutions provider in the UK is seeking an experienced Health & Safety Manager to lead safety initiatives across multiple sites. The role involves ensuring compliance with industry standards, driving continuous improvement, and providing training to employees. The ideal candidate will have a NEBOSH Diploma and a strong background in manufacturing safety. Competitive salary of £50,000 - £55,000 plus a company car and bonuses are offered, with opportunities for career growth and flexible working options.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company car

Performance-related bonuses

Generous holiday allowance

Continuous training and development

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Experience in managing safety within a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to inspire and lead safety initiatives.
• Willingness to travel to multiple sites.

Responsibilities

• Lead a proactive safety culture across multiple sites.
• Oversee compliance calendar and ensure audits are completed.
• Track KPIs and lead incident investigations.
• Provide ongoing safety training and development.
• Implement unified safety strategies across locations.

Skills

Strong communication and leadership skills

Proactive, results-driven leadership

Education

NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent)

Environmental qualification

Job description

Job Title: Interim Health & Safety Manager
Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 per annum plus car
Location: Liverpool and North West
Role: Full Time | Interim

Are you ready to take charge as the Health & Safety Manager at a leading company in garden care solutions? You will have the opportunity to lead the way in safety across multiple sites. This is your chance to shape safety culture in a fast-growing, innovative company, ensuring compliance, driving continuous improvement, and making a real impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Health & Safety Management: As the Health & Safety Manager, you'll be the driving force behind a proactive safety culture at all sites. Leading Safety Stops and conducting toolbox talks, you'll engage employees at every level, making safety an everyday priority.
• Compliance & Risk Management: You'll oversee the compliance calendar, ensuring audits, inspections, and risk assessments are completed on time and to the highest standards. Managing the ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certifications, you'll maintain industry-leading safety standards.
• Drive Continuous Improvement: You'll track KPIs, lead incident investigations, and implement corrective actions as the Health & Safety Manager, pushing the boundaries of safety performance and reducing risks across the business.
• Training & Development: You'll provide ongoing training and development opportunities, ensuring every employee receives up-to-date safety training and delivering IOSH courses to promote a safety-first mindset.
• Leadership Across Sites: Overseeing multiple sites, you'll bring a unified safety strategy to life, ensuring consistent safety practices across all locations and fostering engagement and improvement.

What We're Looking For

• NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent) and ideally an Environmental qualification.
• A background in manufacturing with hands-on experience in managing safety.
• Chartered or Tech IOSH/IEMA membership (preferred), with the ability to deliver IOSH training courses a plus!
• Strong communication and leadership skills, able to inspire and lead safety initiatives.
• A proactive, results-driven leader ready to tackle challenges and drive safety improvements.
• You’ll enjoy travelling to different sites and expanding your impact and building relationships with diverse teams across the business.

Why This Role is a Game-Changer

• Competitive Salary & Bonus: Earn £50,000 - £55,000, plus a company car and performance-related bonuses, rewarding your leadership and impact as Health & Safety Manager.
• Career Growth: With continuous training and development, you'll have access to all the resources you need to advance your career.
• Work-Life Balance: Embrace flexible working options while making a real impact in the business.
• Inclusive Culture: Join a diverse, supportive team that values your contributions and promotes collaboration.
• Industry Leadership: Work for a leading garden care solutions provider, playing a vital role in shaping the future of safety.
• Generous holiday allowance, giving you time off to recharge and pursue personal interests.

Commutable Locations: Howden, Kirkby, Hatfield

About us

This Health and Safety Manager role is handled by McCarthy Recruitment, an award-winning multi-sector recruiter. We are committed to unlocking your full potential and finding your perfect role.

The Legal Bit

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