Health and Safety Manager

Kinetic PLC is delighted to be assisting with the recruitment of a Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Manager for a well‑established manufacturing business based in Burnley. This key leadership role offers the opportunity to take ownership of the HSE function, drive continuous improvement, and influence a positive safety culture across the site.

• Full‑time, site‑based role
• Monday to Thursday: 07:30 – 16:30
• Friday: 07:30 – 12:30
• Flexibility required to support operational needs

• Permanent position
• Salary: £48,000 – £55,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Reporting into senior leadership, you will be responsible for leading all aspects of health, safety, and environmental compliance across the operation.

• Ensure compliance with all relevant UK HSE legislation, including PUWER
• Lead audits, inspections, and risk assessments across the site
• Manage incident investigations and implement preventative actions
• Drive a proactive safety culture and continuous improvement initiatives
• Partner with operational teams to embed best practice
• Deliver training, coaching, and guidance to staff at all levels
• Act as the main point of contact for external regulatory bodies

• Proven experience in an HSE role within a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Strong knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation (including PUWER)
• Experience conducting audits, inspections, and incident investigations
• NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent Level 6 qualification) – essential
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Pragmatic, solutions‑focused approach with a hands‑on leadership style

• Opportunity to take ownership of the HSE function within a growing business
• Competitive salary package (£48,000 – £55,000 DOE)
• Key leadership role with real influence across the site
• Supportive and forward‑thinking working environment
• Ongoing professional development opportunities

Kinetic PLC is a Recruitment Consultancy with over 40 years’ experience delivering staffing solutions to the engineering, manufacturing, and technical industries. All applications are handled in the strictest confidence. Those not meeting the full criteria may not be contacted, but CVs will be retained for future roles.

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