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Health and Safety Officer
Job Posted: 3 hours ago
Salary: £ 25,000 - 30,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Wigan, Greater Manchester
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Health & Safety Manager
📍 Wigan | 🕒 28.5 hours per week (Monday to Thursday) | 💷 £25,000 – £30,000 per annum (DOE)
Job Type: Permanent | Sector: Manufacturing / Engineering
Are you an experienced Health & Safety professional looking for a new challenge within a well-established manufacturing environment? We’re working with a successful and long-standing business in Wigan who are seeking a dedicated Health & Safety Manager to take the lead on all aspects of Health, Safety, and Compliance across their offices, factory, and operations.
This is a brilliant opportunity to join a highly respected business and play a key role in shaping and maintaining a proactive H&S culture.
🔍 Role Overview:
You’ll be responsible for ensuring the company remains fully compliant with all legal and regulatory health & safety requirements. From managing risk assessments and statutory inspections to leading internal H&S meetings and liaising with external bodies – you’ll be the go-to expert on all things safety.
🛠️ Main Responsibilities:
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Ensure full legal compliance on all health & safety matters across office, factory, and site operations
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Raise awareness and promote a positive H&S culture throughout the organisation
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Act as the company’s Fire Officer – managing drills, reports, and response planning
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Maintain and update risk assessments, COSHH registers, fire assessments, and H&S manuals
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Lead H&S meetings and act as the key internal representative on all safety issues
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Oversee first aid provision and ensure all necessary training and supplies are in place
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Coordinate and carry out statutory inspections (e.g., PAT testing, electrical certs)
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Lead incident investigations and provide actionable recommendations
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Deliver in-house H&S training and inductions
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Support the business in disaster recovery planning and emergency response
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Liaise with the HSE, Environmental Health, and other relevant authorities
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Ensure ongoing compliance with accreditations and drive implementation of new ones as needed
✅ What We’re Looking For:
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Minimum 2 years' experience in a Health & Safety role (essential)
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NEBOSH or IOSH qualification (preferred)
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Strong understanding of risk assessments, manual handling, COSHH & DSE assessments
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Confident communicator with the ability to influence and advise at all levels
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Excellent written and IT skills (Word, Excel, Outlook)
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A proactive, problem-solving mindset and the ability to work independently
💼 The Offer:
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Competitive salary: £25,000 – £30,000 per annum (DOE)
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Part-time, permanent hours: Monday – Thursday (28.5 hours)
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Opportunity to join a well-established, stable, and reputable business
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Make a genuine impact in a role with autonomy and responsibility
Ready to take the next step in your H&S career? Apply now or contact our team for more information – interviews are being arranged immediatelyBefore You Apply
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