Health and Safety Manager

CV-LibraryYorkshire and the HumberpermanentPosted: 10 July 2026
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Are you a Health & Safety professional who prefers being out on the shop floor rather than sat behind a desk all day?

We're recruiting for a Health & Safety Mangager to join a well-established manufacturing business in the North East. This is a hands-on role where you'll work closely with managers and production teams to improve safety standards, reduce risk, drive environmental initiatives and create a positive safety culture across site.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to take ownership, influence change and play a key role in a busy manufacturing environment.

What You'll Be Doing

Carrying out risk assessments and safety inspections
Investigating accidents, incidents and near misses
Supporting and improving Health, Safety & Environmental systems
Delivering safety training and toolbox talks
Leading and supporting internal audits
Working closely with operational teams to improve standards
Driving positive safety behaviours across site
Monitoring environmental performance and compliance
Supporting continuous improvement projects
Ensuring legal and company compliance requirements are met

What We're Looking For

Previous experience in a Health & Safety role within manufacturing, FMCG, production or a similar environment
NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent
Strong knowledge of Health & Safety legislation
Experience conducting risk assessments and investigations
Comfortable building relationships across all levels of a business
Confident communicator who can challenge when required
A proactive and practical approach to Health & Safety

What's On Offer

Salary £50,000 - £55,000
Bonus scheme
Monday-Friday days role with early finish on Fridays
Healthcare cash plan
Life assurance
Enhanced pension
Ongoing training and development
Career progression opportunities
Additional employee benefits and reward schemesIf you're looking for a role where you can genuinely make a difference and be part of a business that values safety, people and continuous improvement, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact Sammy Lindsay at Henderson Brown Recruitment for a confidential discussion.

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