Health & Safety Manager

Location: Stoke-on-Trent

Salary: Circa £50,000 (flexible depending on experience)

Hours: Monday to Friday, Flexible (8am-4pm or 9am-5pm)

Benefits: 26 days holiday + bank holidays | Flexible working hours | Professional development opportunities

A leading manufacturing organisation based in the Stoke-on-Trent area is seeking an experienced Health & Safety Manager to take ownership of their site safety systems and processes.

This is a key leadership role, responsible for ensuring full legal compliance and fostering a strong safety culture across all departments.

The successful candidate will manage the full health & safety management system, lead training and development, and oversee compliance activities across the site-including involvement in COMAH-related responsibilities.

You'll also have line management responsibility for key on-site personnel and play an important role in emergency preparedness and response.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the development, implementation, and ongoing improvement of health & safety policies and procedures

Ensure compliance with all relevant health & safety legislation and regulatory frameworks

Conduct risk assessments, incident investigations, audits, and inspections

Deliver and coordinate health & safety training across teams and departments

Support upper-tier COMAH site requirements, including safety reporting and liaising with the Competent Authority

Act as line manager for on-site support teams

Coordinate and manage service providers for site security, cleaning, laundry, and alarm systems

Oversee the procurement of PPE, workwear, first aid supplies, and hygiene materials

Participate in external audits, site exercises, and emergency response activities

Arrange health assessments and ongoing staff health surveillance

Ideal Candidate Profile

Essential:

NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent Level 3 Health & Safety qualification

At least 3 years' experience in a dedicated Health & Safety role, ideally in a manufacturing or industrial setting

Strong knowledge of health & safety legislation and best practice

Desirable:

Experience working on upper-tier COMAH sites

Familiarity with permit to work systems

Background in chemical or process environments

Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)

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