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Health & Safety Manager
Job Posted: 7 hours ago
Salary: £ 50,000 - 60,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Health & Safety Manager
£50,000 – £60,000 per annum
Based in Blackburn, with monthly travel to UK sites
SimWest is supporting a well-established engineering group that designs and supplies capital equipment to customers worldwide.
As the business continues to grow, they’re seeking a proactive Health & Safety Lead to strengthen and develop their safety culture across multiple UK locations.
This is a key position for someone who thrives on driving practical improvements and enjoys being hands-on in a technical, engineering-focused environment.
The Opportunity
You’ll take responsibility for the company’s H&S strategy and day-to-day compliance activities, working closely with Directors, senior managers, and local safety teams to keep people safe and the business fully compliant.
You will:
* Lead H&S activities across UK manufacturing and office sites.
* Keep policies, procedures, and management systems up to date - identifying gaps and recommending improvements.
* Act as the main contact for regulatory bodies and professional organisations.
* Carry out site audits and investigations, following up with corrective actions.
* Support managers and site teams to understand their safety responsibilities.
* Deliver risk assessments, method statements, and training initiatives.
* Oversee PPE requirements, inspections, and records.
* Collaborate with HR to maintain accurate training records and to develop in-house training materials.
* Ensure manuals and instructions for capital equipment reflect current H&S standards.
About You
We’re looking for an experienced H&S professional who combines solid technical knowledge with good communication and influencing skills.
You’ll bring:
* A NEBOSH General Certificate (essential) and preferably IOSH membership.
* Experience in a manufacturing or engineering setting – ideally with machinery or capital equipment.
* Working knowledge of relevant ISO standards (9001, 45001, 14001).
* A proven track record of risk assessment, audits, and incident investigation.
* A collaborative, hands-on approach to working with managers, teams, and external stakeholders.
Why Join
* Salary of £50,000 - £60,000 (DOE) + Additional Benefits
* A visible, influential role in a respected UK engineering group.
* The chance to modernise and strengthen the H&S culture within a growing business.
* Strong backing from senior leadership to implement positive changeBefore You Apply
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