Health & Safety Manager
📍 Wigan | 🕒 28.5 hours per week (Monday to Thursday) | 💷 £25,000 - £30,000 per annum (DOE)
Job Type: Permanent | Sector: Manufacturing / Engineering

Are you an experienced Health & Safety professional looking for a new challenge within a well-established manufacturing environment? We're working with a successful and long-standing business in Wigan who are seeking a dedicated Health & Safety Manager to take the lead on all aspects of Health, Safety, and Compliance across their offices, factory, and operations.

This is a brilliant opportunity to join a highly respected business and play a key role in shaping and maintaining a proactive H&S culture.

🔍 Role Overview:

You'll be responsible for ensuring the company remains fully compliant with all legal and regulatory health & safety requirements. From managing risk assessments and statutory inspections to leading internal H&S meetings and liaising with external bodies - you'll be the go-to expert on all things safety.

🛠️ Main Responsibilities:

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Ensure full legal compliance on all health & safety matters across office, factory, and site operations

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Raise awareness and promote a positive H&S culture throughout the organisation

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Act as the company's Fire Officer - managing drills, reports, and response planning

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Maintain and update risk assessments, COSHH registers, fire assessments, and H&S manuals

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Lead H&S meetings and act as the key internal representative on all safety issues

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Oversee first aid provision and ensure all necessary training and supplies are in place

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Coordinate and carry out statutory inspections (e.g., PAT testing, electrical certs)

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Lead incident investigations and provide actionable recommendations

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Deliver in-house H&S training and inductions

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Support the business in disaster recovery planning and emergency response

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Liaise with the HSE, Environmental Health, and other relevant authorities

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Ensure ongoing compliance with accreditations and drive implementation of new ones as needed

✅ What We're Looking For:

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Minimum 2 years' experience in a Health & Safety role (essential)

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NEBOSH or IOSH qualification (preferred)

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Strong understanding of risk assessments, manual handling, COSHH & DSE assessments

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Confident communicator with the ability to influence and advise at all levels

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Excellent written and IT skills (Word, Excel, Outlook)

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A proactive, problem-solving mindset and the ability to work independently

💼 The Offer:

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Competitive salary: £25,000 - £30,000 per annum (DOE)

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Part-time, permanent hours: Monday - Thursday (28.5 hours)

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Opportunity to join a well-established, stable, and reputable business

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Make a genuine impact in a role with autonomy and responsibility

Ready to take the next step in your H&S career? Apply now or contact our team for more information - interviews are being arranged immediately