H&S Manager

Advertised by The Hire Place LLP

Location
Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire
Salary
£45,000 - £60,000 a year 23 Days + B/Hols, Pvt Health Ins
Job type
Permanent
Sector
Manufacturing/Surveying
Posted
21 October 2026
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Job description

An industry leading manufacturer is looking to appoint an experienced H&S Manager to lead Health, Safety and Environmental practices across its operations.

Reporting directly to the General Manager and with the support of a H&S Administrator, you will ensure critical E.H.S compliance, driving continuous improvement and embedding a strong health & safety culture within a fast-paced production environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage Environmental, Health & Safety (E.H.S) across the business
  • Act as the company’s Competent Person for Health & Safety
  • Ensure compliance with UK H&S legislation, regulations and best practice
  • Maintain H&S Systems including 14001
  • Conduct risk assessments, audits and inspections
  • Manage non-conformances, corrective actions and incident investigations
  • Ensure sites have in place COSHH & Riddor assessments.
  • Support the development of health & safety management systems.
  • Deliver structured Health & Safety training to employees and management
  • Control and manage contractor safety on site
  • Liaise with external bodies, regulators and auditors
  • Provide clear, proactive EHS advice to senior management

The Ideal Health & Safety Manager Candidate:

  • Proven Snr Health & Safety experience within manufacturing / production Environment
  • NEBOSH qualified
  • Strong knowledge of HSE legislation and ISO standards
  • Experience of COSHH requirements and management
  • Experience leading audits, risk assessments and compliance programmes
  • Confident communicator, able to influence at all levels
  • Proactive, organised and improvement-driven

Benefits:

  • Salary: £45 - £50K
  • Private Medical Insurance
  • Holidays: 23 Days + Stats

If you are a proactive Health & Safety Manager and a passion for driving EHS excellence, we would like to hear from you.

This position may suit candidates with previous titles of: H&S Manager, Health and Safety Manager, Health & Safety Manager, SHEQ Manager, HSEQ Manager, QHSE Manager, H&S Advisor, HSE Advisor, SHE Manager, EHS Manager

Thank-you for applying. Whilst every application is considered, due to the volume we receive we cannot always feedback or respond to every application personally. If you have not heard back from us within 5 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.

The Hire Place LLP is acting as a recruitment agency on behalf of its client.

Reference 225748690

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