Job Title: Health & Safety Manager
Location: Chester (with regular travel to Birmingham and Belfast sites)

Salary: £50k - £55k plus company vehicle.
Reports to: Operations Director
Company: Manufacturer of Automation Equipment
Accreditations: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001

Health & Safety Manager - Overview

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Health & Safety Manager to oversee all aspects of health, safety, and environmental compliance across our three UK sites: Chester (primary location), Birmingham, and Belfast. The successful candidate will lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of H&S systems in a highly technical manufacturing environment accredited to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001.

This is a hands-on role requiring strong leadership, excellent communication skills, and the ability to partner with operational teams to build a positive safety culture.

Health & Safety Manager - Key Responsibilities

* Maintain and continuously improve the company's H&S management systems in line with ISO 45001, ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 requirements.

* Develop, review, and implement H&S policies, procedures, and risk assessments across all sites.

* Lead incident investigations, root-cause analysis, and corrective action processes.

* Conduct regular site inspections, audits, and compliance checks to ensure safe working practices.

* Ensure legal compliance with all relevant UK H&S and environmental legislation and standards.

* Deliver H&S training, toolbox talks, and competency programs for all employees and visitors.

* Provide coaching and guidance to site managers and team leaders.

* Promote a strong safety culture focused on accountability, continuous improvement, and employee engagement.

* Prepare monthly H&S performance reports, KPIs, and trend analyses for senior management.

* Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including hazard identification, risk reduction measures, and environmental sustainability actions.

* Collaborate with quality and operations teams to support integrated management systems and external audits.

* Be the primary point of contact for the Chester site while overseeing H&S activities at the Birmingham and Belfast facilities.

* Travel to Birmingham and Belfast sites on a scheduled basis and as operational needs require.

Health & Safety Manager - Skills & Experience Required

* NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent) preferred; minimum NEBOSH General Certificate essential.

* Strong experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment, ideally with exposure to automation or machinery.

* Proven track record of managing H&S systems to ISO 45001 standards.

* Understanding of ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 within an integrated management system.

* Excellent communication, engagement, and influencing skills at all levels.

* Strong analytical, problem-solving, and incident investigation capabilities.

* Willingness to travel regularly to multi-site operations