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Health & Safety Manager

Health & Safety Manager

Gap Personnel • Leyland, ENG, GB
23 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Health and Safety Manager

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£62,400

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Leyland

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Days Only (Mon-Fri)

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gap technical are seeking an experienced, proactive Head of Health and Safety to provide strategic leadership and drive continuous improvement across one of clients organisations. This is a pivotal role with responsibility for setting and maintaining high health and safety standards, ensuring full legislative compliance, and embedding a robust, proactive safety culture across all operations.

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Performance Objectives

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  • Lead and continually develop the site's Health & Safety strategy, policies, and procedures.
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  • Ensure compliance with all UK Health & Safety legislation, including the Health and Safety at Work Act, PUWER, DSEAR, COSHH, RIDDOR, and related food sector safety requirements
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  • Conduct and oversee risk assessments covering machinery, manual handling, chemicals, DSE, noise and warehouse operations
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  • Manage and oversee all liability claims (employee, employer, and public), working closely with insurers, legal advisors, and internal teams to ensure accurate documentation, timely responses, and effective resolution
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  • Lead accident and incident investigations, ensuring robust root cause analysis and corrective actions
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  • Oversee contractor management and ensure compliance with permit to work systems and safe systems of work
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  • Maintain emergency preparedness across fire safety, first aid, spill response and evacuation procedures
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  • Carry out safety audits, inspections and toolbox talks
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  • Provide expert advice and guidance to managers and employees.
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  • Deliver Health & Safety training and toolbox talks.
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  • Monitor performance, report on Key Performance Measures.
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  • Act as the primary interface with regulators, enforcement bodies, insurers, and external auditors
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  • Champion a positive, proactive safety culture across all operational environments
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Person Specification

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  • NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent) essential
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  • Significant Health & Safety leadership experience in a manufacturing or food production environment
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  • Experience within Manufacturing, Construction and Engineering Environment desirable.
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  • Strong knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation
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  • Excellent communication and leadership skills
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  • Ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels
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Apply

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Please send your CV via the Apply now option on the website

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If you have any questions or are interested in any other opportunities we may have, please do not hesitate to get in touch

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This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of gap technical who are operating as an employment agency.

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gap technical are committed to the selection, recruitment and development of the best people, basing judgements solely on suitability for the job.

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Closing Date: 17/08/2026

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