Health & Safety Manager A long-standing, well known global business based in the heart of Stoke-on-Trent, are looking to expand their Health & Safety team. With strong values at their core integrity, creativity, and community they are committed to their people, customers, and the wider community. Their culture is collaborative, respectful, and forward-thinking.

• Fulltime; Monday to Friday
• Stoke
• £40k £50k (negotiable / dependent on experience)

Role As the Health & Safety Manager (UK), you will support the UK Head of Health & Safety in ensuring compliance with legislation while also promoting a proactive, positive health & safety culture across the business. This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven Health & Safety professional to join a values-led organisation, working across a diverse manufacturing and office environment, with scope for mentoring, development, and career progression. Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Support managers in developing effective health & safety plans.
• Assist with maintaining and updating risk assessment databases.
• Source and manage PPE.
• Carry out risk, noise, COSHH, and manual handling assessments.
• Support the delivery of health surveillance programmes.
• Lead accident investigations and ensure remedial actions are completed.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of H&S policies, procedures, and best practice.
• Undertake regular safety audits/inspections and provide feedback to managers.
• Identify training needs and help deliver appropriate H&S training.
• Collect and report on H&S performance data, including accidents and near misses.
• Build effective working relationships across all levels of the organisation.
• Represent the company with external stakeholders to maintain credibility and compliance.
• Provide advice and support on H&S queries from across the business.
• Support ad-hoc projects and organisational initiatives as required by the Head of H&S.

Requirements To be successful as the Health & Safety Manager, you will be NEBOSH qualified with at least 5 years experience in a Health & Safety role. In addition to this, my client is also looking for:

• IOSH membership (desirable).
• Confident communicator with strong IT and reporting skills.
• Able to influence and build relationships at all levels.
• Proactive, solutions-focused, and collaborative in approach.

Additional Information

• Passionate about continuous improvement and fostering a safe, positive workplace culture.
• A supportive and inclusive team environment
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities for professional development and further training
• Specialists in their industry, and a longstanding company
• Free on-site car parking
• Product discount
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Full employee support and training
• Mental health first aiders

This is an excellent opportunity for a Health & Safety professional to join an iconic, long-standing and valuable business within Stoke. They are a fantastic, values-based employer who genuinely cares about their people. To find out more information, call Safer Hand Solutions and ask for Hannah, or apply today to be considered for the role. Please note, Safer Hand Solutions are acting as an employment agency on behalf of a client and by applying you agree to register with us and for us to hold your details on file. Due to the volume of applications, we will only contact applicants who have been successfully shortlisted but may contact you in regards to any other suitable vacancies.