Health And Safety Manager
7 days ago
Wolverhampton
Health & Safety Manager Precision Manufacturing Salary: £50,000–£55,000 + Bonus Location: Wolverhampton Job Type: Full Time | Permanent We are seeking an experienced and proactive Health & Safety Manager to join our Management Team and lead the continued development of a strong safety-first culture across our business. This is an excellent opportunity for a confident H&S professional with manufacturing or industrial experience who is passionate about compliance, continuous improvement, and creating a safe working environment for all employees and visitors. The Role Reporting directly to the Managing Director, the Health & Safety Manager will take full ownership of the company’s H&S function, ensuring compliance with UK legislation while driving best practice across all areas of the business. You will play a key role in maintaining safe and compliant facilities, leading investigations, managing risk assessments, overseeing environmental initiatives, and supporting operational excellence through effective HSE systems and processes. Key Responsibilities • Lead and maintain the company’s Health & Safety function to a high standard, • Ensure compliance across all premises in line with UK legislation, customer requirements, and quality accreditations, • Develop, improve, and maintain H&S procedures and reporting systems, • Manage accident reporting and near-miss investigations, including root cause analysis and corrective actions, • Carry out and maintain risk assessments, COSHH assessments, and method statements, • Deliver H&S inductions and coordinate employee safety training across the business, • Produce regular HSE dashboards, KPI reports, and weekly Board reports, • Support and maintain environmental impact reduction initiatives, • Ensure compliance with transport legislation and operational H&S standards, • Prepare and present documentation for internal and external audits, • Monitor facilities and working practices to ensure ongoing compliance, • Maintain accurate H&S records and compliance documentation across all systems, • Ensure First Aid and PPE requirements are fully compliant and effectively managed About You We are looking for a hands-on and engaging H&S professional who can influence at all levels of the organisation and drive continuous improvement. Essential Skills & Experience • NEBOSH General Certificate (or Diploma) in Occupational Health & Safety, • Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar H&S management role, • Experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment, • Strong knowledge of UK H&S legislation including RIDDOR, PUWER, and DSEAR, • Experience conducting risk assessments, COSHH assessments, and accident investigations, • Experience delivering H&S training and coaching across all levels, • Strong reporting, analytical, and communication skills, • Excellent attention to detail with a proactive approach to risk management, • Experience supporting internal and external H&S audits Desirable • IOSH Managing Safely, • Experience implementing or maintaining ISO 14001, • Experience working with environmental agencies or regulators What We Offer • Competitive salary of £50,000–£55,000, • Bonus scheme, • Opportunity to shape and influence company-wide H&S culture, • Supportive leadership team and collaborative working environment, • Long-term career development opportunities If you are a driven Health & Safety professional looking to make a real impact within a growing business, we would love to hear from you.