Senior Health & Safety Lead – On‑Site with Board Exposure

Search; Guildford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life assurance

Pension

25 days holiday + bank holidays

On-site parking

Professional development

Job summary

Search is recruiting a Health and Safety Manager for an engineering and manufacturing business based in Guildford. This role offers senior responsibility on site, with direct exposure to the Board of Directors and a chance to drive the safety agenda.

You will work with site leaders and production teams to embed robust H&S practices, lead audits, and develop the Integrated Management System. Prior H&S management experience in an operational setting is preferred.

Qualifications

• NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent.
• Experience as a Health and Safety Advisor or Manager in an operational environment.
• Knowledge of ISO 45001; exposure to ISO 9001/ISO 14001 is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Act as the site's senior Health and Safety contact.
• Provide practical advice and recommendations to senior management and the Board.
• Develop and improve Health and Safety standards across the operation.
• Identify risks with production teams and implement improvements.
• Carry out risk assessments, inspections and safe systems of work.
• Investigate incidents and ensure corrective actions.
• Maintain and improve Integrated Management System.

Skills

Health and Safety knowledge

Auditing

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent

Job description

Search is recruiting a Health and Safety Manager for an engineering and manufacturing business based in Guildford. This role offers senior responsibility on site, with direct exposure to the Board of Directors and a chance to drive the safety agenda.

You will work with site leaders and production teams to embed robust H&S practices, lead audits, and develop the Integrated Management System. Prior H&S management experience in an operational setting is preferred.