Health And Safety Manager

Job Title: Health and Safety Manager

Location: Manchester, Droylsden office with regular travel within the UK.

Are you an accomplished Health and Safety Leader with a proven track record of working in a Manufacturing/Production environment? Are you ready for a strategic role that not only provides autonomy but also plays a pivotal role in the organisational expansion of a leading provider of recycling and resource recovery solutions?

In this role you will be responsible for ensuring compliance with safety, health, and environmental regulations across multiple sites. In this role you will act as a strategic leader for safety implementation and development, working closely with site management & the HR team to promote a safe and healthy work environment.

Why Join Us?

• Unique Opportunity for Autonomy and Growth: Thrive in an environment that values your expertise and offers full autonomy to innovate and lead new processes within a rapidly growing team.
• Contribute to Our Innovative Goals: Be at the forefront of sustainability initiatives. We recover a diverse range of waste materials for re-use in manufacturing and energy conversion, making a positive impact on the environment.
• Work-Life Balance Emphasis: We care about your well-being. Enjoy access to wellbeing services to ensure a positive work-life balance, contributing to overall Health and happiness.

Summary of Responsibilities:

• Ensure strict adherence to Health and Safety policies, procedures, and performance standards on-site. Lead incident investigations and offer support to management and colleagues when needed.
• Take the lead in developing, reviewing, and updating policies and procedures to align with legal obligations and industry best practices.
• Conduct thorough inspections and audits, diligently monitoring recommendations and driving the implementation of improvements.
• Play a pivotal role in mentoring and developing junior team members, providing guidance and support in their professional growth. As part of this responsibility, you will have two direct reports in this role, offering an opportunity to shape and lead a dedicated team.

Experience Required:

• Demonstrated experince of working within a Health and Safety Management role within waste, recycling, or mass production/manufacturing industries is highly advantageous.
• Experience with ISO maintenance and implementation ideally ISO27001 would be desirable.
• The following experience is preferred: NEBOSH Holder, COTC Holder (level 3 upwards) and good knowledge of COMAH Sites and DESEAR risks.
• You must be a strategic thinker with a hands-on approach and a demonstrable track record of leadership impact.

This role offers an opportunity for an experienced SHE professional to make a meaningful impact on safety and environmental practices across multiple sites. If you have a passion for safety excellence and a track record of success in SHE management, we encourage you to apply. Our recruitment team will personally reach out to all successful applicants to discuss the next steps.