Manufacturing Health & Safety Leader

Henderson Brown; North East; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Henderson Brown is seeking a Health & Safety Manager for our North East England site in manufacturing. You will lead safety across the site, engage leaders and staff, and drive improvements to make the workplace safer every day.

The role requires NEBOSH General Certificate as a minimum, knowledge of UK legislation and ISO 45001, and hands-on risk assessments, audits and investigations. Salary £45,000–£55,000 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in Health & Safety within manufacturing or FMCG.
• NEBOSH General Certificate as a minimum.
• NEBOSH Diploma, or working towards it, is an advantage.
• Knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation and ISO 45001.
• Experience with risk assessments, audits and accident investigations.
• A practical, hands-on approach with the confidence to challenge and influence others.
• Someone who takes ownership, communicates well and gets things done.

Responsibilities

• Lead and improve Health & Safety across the site.
• Get out on the factory floor, spot risks and make sure safety standards are followed.
• Carry out audits, inspections and risk assessments.
• Investigate accidents and near misses, finding out what went wrong and preventing repeat incidents.
• Coach and train employees and managers on safe working practices.
• Manage contractor safety, permits to work and compliance.
• Support new equipment, production changes and site improvement projects.
• Track safety performance, report findings and drive improvements.
• Keep policies, procedures and safety systems up to date.
• Work with the General Manager and wider Health & Safety team to deliver a safer workplace.

Skills

Health & Safety

Risk assessments

Audits

Accident investigations

Training & coaching

Leadership

Contractor safety

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate

NEBOSH Diploma (advantage)

Tools

ISO 45001 knowledge

Job description

Henderson Brown is seeking a Health & Safety Manager for our North East England site in manufacturing. You will lead safety across the site, engage leaders and staff, and drive improvements to make the workplace safer every day.

The role requires NEBOSH General Certificate as a minimum, knowledge of UK legislation and ISO 45001, and hands-on risk assessments, audits and investigations. Salary £45,000–£55,000 depending on experience.