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Health & Safety Manager

Job Posted: 4 days ago

Salary: £ 38,000 - 45,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Bathgate, West Lothian

Expire in: 23 days

Job Description

Our client is a successful and well-established engineering company. They are looking for an experienced Health & Safety Manager to join their team. This is a key role within a growing and forward-thinking business, where safety, quality, and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything they do.

They are looking for a proactive and experienced professional who not only maintains high standards but actively drives them forward. This role would suit someone ambitious, influential, and committed to building a long-term career within a supportive and progressive organisation.

NOTE: This role is to travel to client sites in the Scotland, and North of England areas. You will be based at various client/customer sites the majority of the time, with some time based in the company office (company car included).

This is a full time, permanent role, however part time will be considered.

Salary: Up to £45,000 (pro rata for part time) + Company Car

Working hours: Standard daytime hours, Monday to Friday

Holidays: 34 days holiday (pro rata)

PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU MEET THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS:

  * You can start immediately, or with a relatively short notice period

  * NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent) / IOSH

  * Experience within Mechanical & Electrical engineering, industrial or commercial environments

  * Knowledge of ISO 9001, 14001 & 45001 systems would be ideal

  * Proven experience in a Health & Safety Manager role, or similar senior Health & Safety position

  * Strong working knowledge of HSE legislation and management systems

Other requirements:

  * Confident communicator with the ability to influence at all levels

  * Proactive, solution-focused, and driven to improve standards

  * Able to work independently and as part of a wider team

  * Excellent organisational, written, and presentation skills

  * IT proficient (Microsoft Office and digital systems)

Responsibilities:

As the Health and Safety Manager, you will take ownership of the HSE strategy across both office and site environments, ensuring compliance while fostering a strong safety-first culture throughout the business.

  * Lead and manage ISO 9001, 14001 & 45001 systems, including preparation and delivery of audits

  * Provide expert HSE guidance across all levels of the business, promoting best practice and continuous improvement

  * Drive a positive safety culture by influencing behaviours and improving engagement across teams

  * Conduct and support incident investigations, identifying root causes and implementing preventative measures

  * Review, develop and enhance HSE policies, procedures, and systems

  * Carry out regular site inspections and ensure compliance with current legislation and company standards

  * Develop and deliver health & safety training programmes for employees

  * Attend and lead HSE meetings, briefings, and initiatives across the business

  * Produce, review and maintain all relevant safety documentation

This role would suit someone with previous experience in a senior H&S role, job titles such as; H & S Adviser / Health & Safety Consultant / HSE Advisor / Health Safety & Environmental Manager / HSE Officer / Health & Safety Quality Advisor / HSEQ / QHSE / H&S Manager / Health Safety & Quality Advisor / SHEQ / HSQE / HSEQ / QHSE / Health Safety and Environmental Adviser / H&S Co-ordinator / Health Safety and Environmental Advisor / etc

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