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Haslingden

Health & Safety Manager

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Health & Safety Manager

Location: Haslingden, Lancashire – with responsibility across six local sites
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Hours: 39 hours per week, Monday to Friday

An established and growing engineering and manufacturing business is seeking an experienced Health & Safety Manager to lead and further develop its H&S function across six sites in Haslingden, Bacup and Darwen.

This is a visible, hands-on role offering genuine ownership. You will work closely with operational teams and senior management to ensure consistent standards, legal compliance and a positive safety culture across the business.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead Health & Safety across all six sites

  • Develop and continuously improve H&S policies, procedures and management systems

  • Conduct risk assessments, audits and site inspections

  • Investigate accidents, incidents and near misses, implementing effective corrective actions

  • Provide practical guidance to managers and employees

  • Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with current UK legislation

  • Deliver H&S training, toolbox talks and safety initiatives

  • Promote consistent standards and a proactive safety culture across all locations

  • Support the business as it continues to grow and expand its operations

About You

  • NEBOSH qualified – essential

  • At least five years’ professional Health & Safety experience

  • Strong manufacturing, engineering or similarly high-risk operational background

  • Experience supporting a large or multi-site business

  • Thorough knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation

  • Confident conducting audits, risk assessments and incident investigations

  • Practical, proactive and comfortable spending time within operational environments

  • Able to influence and communicate effectively at every level

Hours and Benefits

  • Monday to Thursday: 8.00am-4.00pm

  • Friday: 8.00am-2.30pm/3.00pm

  • 23 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays

  • Company pension

  • Free on-site parking

  • Employee discounts and wellbeing services

  • Opportunity to shape the H&S function within a growing multi-site business

This position would suit an accomplished Health & Safety professional who combines strong technical knowledge with a practical, collaborative approach and wants to make a visible impact within a busy manufacturing environment.