Health & Safety Manager

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Health & Safety Manager

HU7 (Hull)

Working hours:
Mon-Thu (06:30 - 16:45) with occasional Fridays

Location: HU7 (Hull)

Salary: £40,000 Per Year

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Health and Safety Manager to join our caravan construction manufacturing facility. This role is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining robust health and safety systems across the factory to ensure full compliance with UK legislation and to promote a strong safety culture throughout the workforce.

The successful candidate will work closely with management, supervisors, and production teams to ensure safe working practices in all areas of the caravan manufacturing process.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain the company's health and safety policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant UK health and safety legislation and industry standards.
• Conduct regular risk assessments, audits, and workplace inspections across the factory.
• Investigate accidents, incidents, and near misses, producing reports and recommending preventative measures.
• Deliver health and safety training, toolbox talks, and guidance to employees and management.
• Maintain all safety records, documentation, and compliance reporting.
• Work with production teams to identify hazards and implement practical safety improvements.
• Manage fire safety procedures, emergency planning, and evacuation drills.
• Liaise with regulatory bodies and external auditors where required.

Requirements

• NEBOSH National General Certificate (or higher) in Occupational Health and Safety.
• Relevant Health & Safety qualifications such as IOSH Managing Safely / TechIOSH / GradIOSH or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation.
• Experience working in manufacturing, construction, or a similar industrial environment (caravan or vehicle manufacturing experience desirable).
• Experience conducting risk assessments and implementing safety systems.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Strong organisational and problem solving abilities.

Desirable Certifications / Training

• NEBOSH Diploma (advantageous)
• ISO 45001 Health & Safety Management Systems experience
• Fire Safety / Fire Marshal Training
• First Aid at Work
• Manual Handling Instructor or similar training certifications

What We Offer

• Competitive salary package
• Stable Monday-Thursday working pattern with occasional Friday work
• Opportunity to shape and lead the company's safety culture
• Supportive manufacturing environment

How to Apply

If you are interested and meet the above criteria, please send your CV to

Prestige Recruitment is an equal opportunity employer with 30 years of service within the recruitment & staffing sector.