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Job Title: Health & Safety Manager
Location: Chester (with regular travel to Birmingham and Belfast sites)
Salary: £50k - £55k plus company vehicle.
Reports to: Operations Director
Company: Manufacturer of Automation Equipment
Accreditations: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001
Health & Safety Manager - Overview
We are seeking an experienced and proactive Health & Safety Manager to oversee all aspects of health, safety, and environmental compliance across our three UK sites: Chester (primary location), Birmingham, and Belfast. The successful candidate will lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of H&S systems in a highly technical manufacturing environment accredited to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001.
This is a hands-on role requiring strong leadership, excellent communication skills, and the ability to partner with operational teams to build a positive safety culture.
Health & Safety Manager - Key Responsibilities
* Maintain and continuously improve the company’s H&S management systems in line with ISO 45001, ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 requirements.
* Develop, review, and implement H&S policies, procedures, and risk assessments across all sites.
* Lead incident investigations, root-cause analysis, and corrective action processes.
* Conduct regular site inspections, audits, and compliance checks to ensure safe working practices.
* Ensure legal compliance with all relevant UK H&S and environmental legislation and standards.
* Deliver H&S training, toolbox talks, and competency programs for all employees and visitors.
* Provide coaching and guidance to site managers and team leaders.
* Promote a strong safety culture focused on accountability, continuous improvement, and employee engagement.
* Prepare monthly H&S performance reports, KPIs, and trend analyses for senior management.
* Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including hazard identification, risk reduction measures, and environmental sustainability actions.
* Collaborate with quality and operations teams to support integrated management systems and external audits.
* Be the primary point of contact for the Chester site while overseeing H&S activities at the Birmingham and Belfast facilities.
* Travel to Birmingham and Belfast sites on a scheduled basis and as operational needs require.
Health & Safety Manager - Skills & Experience Required
* NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent) preferred; minimum NEBOSH General Certificate essential.
* Strong experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment, ideally with exposure to automation or machinery.
* Proven track record of managing H&S systems to ISO 45001 standards.
* Understanding of ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 within an integrated management system.
* Excellent communication, engagement, and influencing skills at all levels.
* Strong analytical, problem-solving, and incident investigation capabilities.
* Willingness to travel regularly to multi-site operationsDo not include the following in your job application, CV, or cover letter:
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