H&S Manager

Are you an experienced Health & Safety Manager looking for an opportunity to lead and shape safety culture within a thriving manufacturing environment? A well-established engineering and manufacturing business in Bournemouth is seeking a proactive and hands-on Health & Safety Manager to take ownership of health, safety, and environmental compliance across its production and operational facilities. This is an excellent opportunity for a health and safety professional who enjoys balancing strategic leadership with day-to-day operational involvement.

The Role As the Health & Safety Manager, you will lead the development and implementation of the company's health and safety strategy, ensuring full compliance with UK legislation while driving a positive and proactive safety culture throughout the organisation. Working closely with senior leadership, production, engineering, maintenance, quality, and warehouse teams, you will identify risks, implement improvements, and ensure the highest standards of workplace safety across all operations.

Key Responsibilities Lead and continuously improve the company's Health & Safety strategy, policies, and procedures. Ensure compliance with UK Health & Safety legislation and industry best practice. Manage and develop the Health & Safety Management System in line with ISO 45001 standards. Support environmental initiatives and maintain compliance with ISO 14001 requirements. Conduct and review risk assessments across manufacturing, engineering, warehouse, maintenance, and office environments.

Develop and maintain Safe Systems of Work (SSOW), permit-to-work systems, method statements, and emergency procedures. Lead accident, incident, and near-miss investigations, ensuring effective corrective actions are implemented. Carry out internal audits, workplace inspections, and behavioural safety observations. Monitor and report key health and safety performance metrics to senior management. Deliver H&S training, inductions, toolbox talks, and employee engagement programmes. Manage contractor safety compliance, RAMS reviews, and permit systems.

Support continuous improvement projects focused on safety, operational efficiency, and risk reduction. About You To be successful in this Bournemouth based role, role, you will have:
Proven experience as a Health & Safety Manager, HSE Manager, EHS Manager, or Senior Health & Safety Advisor.

Experience with in a manufacturing, engineering, production, or industrial environment. Strong knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation and regulatory requirements. Experience managing or supporting ISO 45001 management systems. Understanding of ISO 14001 environmental standards. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Strong auditing, investigation, and risk assessment experience. A practical, hands-on approach with strong attention to detail. The ability to influence and engage employees at all levels.

Qualifications Essential NEBOSH General Certificate. Manufacturing or engineering sector experience. Desirable NEBOSH Diploma (or working towards). IOSH Membership (TechIOSH, GradIOSH, or CMIOSH). Internal or Lead Auditor qualification. Fire Risk Assessment training. What's on Offer? Opportunity to lead Health & Safety across a respected manufacturing business. Diverse and varied role with both strategic and operational responsibilities. Collaborative and supportive working environment.

Genuine opportunity to influence business performance and safety culture. Long-term career development prospects. If you are keen and would like to find out more information regarding this Bournemouth based Health and safety manger role please send an updated cv to Nicola on or call for more details.