Health & Safety Manager

Health, Safety & Compliance Manager

Ayrshire | 45,000 - 50,000

Escape Recruitment is working exclusively with a well-established manufacturing business to recruit a Health, Safety & Compliance Manager for their site in Ayrshire.

This is a standalone role offering the opportunity to take ownership of health, safety, environmental and compliance activities across a busy manufacturing operation.

The position would suit either an experienced Health & Safety Manager or a Senior Health & Safety Advisor looking to take the next step into a management role.

Reporting directly into senior site leadership, you will play a key role in maintaining compliance, supporting audits, driving continuous improvement and promoting a positive safety culture throughout the business.

• Maintain and develop health and safety policies and procedures
• Conduct and review risk assessments and safe systems of work
• Lead incident investigations and corrective actions
• Manage COSHH assessments and safety documentation
• Oversee permit to work systems and contractor compliance
• Coordinate internal and external audits
• Monitor environmental compliance activities
• Liaise with regulatory bodies and support compliance reporting
• Produce monthly EHS reports for senior leadership
• Support sustainability and continuous improvement initiatives
• Ensure ongoing compliance with relevant legislation and industry standards

• NEBOSH Certificate or higher qualification
• Previous Health & Safety experience within manufacturing, industrial, engineering, production, recycling or processing environments
• Experience conducting audits and managing compliance activities
• Strong knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation
• Familiarity with COSHH, DSEAR, risk assessments and incident investigations
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Strong administrative and reporting capabilities
• Ability to work autonomously and influence at all levels

• Opportunity to lead site-wide H&S activities
• Broad and varied role with genuine responsibility
• Supportive senior leadership team
• Growing business with long-term investment plans
• Excellent opportunity for progression and development

For a confidential discussion, please apply today or contact Escape Recruitment.