Multi-Site Health & Safety Lead — ISO & Manufacturing

LER (SG) Ltd; Chester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company is seeking an experienced Health & Safety Manager to oversee health, safety, and environmental compliance across its UK sites. The role requires strong leadership and excellent communication skills, fostering a positive safety culture. Responsibilities include maintaining H&S management systems to ISO standards, developing policies, and ensuring legal compliance. Candidates should have relevant qualifications and experience in manufacturing or a similar field, with a willingness to travel regularly.

Qualifications

• NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent) preferred; NEBOSH General Certificate required.
• Strong experience in manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Proven track record with H&S systems to ISO 45001 standards.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve H&S management systems in line with ISO standards.
• Develop and implement H&S policies, procedures, and risk assessments.
• Lead incident investigations and corrective action processes.
• Conduct site inspections, audits, and compliance checks.
• Ensure legal compliance with UK H&S and environmental legislation.
• Deliver H&S training and promote a strong safety culture.
• Prepare monthly H&S performance reports and KPI analyses.

Skills

NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent

Experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment

Managing H&S systems to ISO 45001 standards

Understanding of ISO 9001 and ISO 14001

Excellent communication skills

Strong analytical skills

Problem-solving capabilities

Willingness to travel

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate

Job description

A leading manufacturing company is seeking an experienced Health & Safety Manager to oversee health, safety, and environmental compliance across its UK sites. The role requires strong leadership and excellent communication skills, fostering a positive safety culture. Responsibilities include maintaining H&S management systems to ISO standards, developing policies, and ensuring legal compliance. Candidates should have relevant qualifications and experience in manufacturing or a similar field, with a willingness to travel regularly.