Health and Safety Manager Job in Somerset

Health and Safety Manager Job in Somerset

Search² is supporting an established, family-owned engineering and manufacturing business in the appointment of a Health & Safety Manager.

This is a permanent opportunity based in Somerset - south of Weston-super-Mare, offering a salary of £55,000 to £60,000 plus benefits package.

The business specialises in the design, manufacture and installation of construction-related products, combining long-standing family values with ambitious growth plans and continued investment in its people.

The Opportunity

This is a key leadership role reporting directly to the Managing Director.

You will take full ownership of the health, safety and wellbeing agenda across the organisation, influencing decision-making at senior level and shaping how safety is embedded across both manufacturing and site-based operations.

This role would suit someone who wants genuine ownership rather than a narrow advisory position.

What You Will Be Doing

• Leading and developing the company’s Health & Safety strategy

• Driving a positive and proactive safety culture across the business

• Ensuring compliance with UK health and safety legislation

• Supporting senior management and operational teams with practical guidance

• Managing audits, inspections, incident investigations and corrective actions

• Developing policies, procedures, training programmes and performance metrics

• Maintaining visibility across workshop, manufacturing and installation operations

• Leading health, safety and wellbeing initiatives across the organisation

What We Are Looking For

To be considered for this Health & Safety Manager job, you should have:

• Experience in a Health & Safety leadership role

• Background in manufacturing, engineering, construction, installation or a related sector

• Strong understanding of UK health and safety legislation

• NEBOSH Certificate or equivalent qualification preferred

• Confidence operating across both manufacturing and site environments

• Ability to influence stakeholders at all levels

• A proactive approach to culture, engagement and continuous improvement

Why Consider This Role?

This opportunity offers:

• Direct reporting line to the Managing Director

• Full ownership of the Health & Safety function

• Influence over business decisions

• Established family-owned environment

• Strong reputation and long-term vision

• Investment in personal development and progression

• Opportunity to shape culture across a growing business

Apply or Enquire

If you are an experienced Health & Safety Manager looking for a role with ownership, visibility and influence, please contact Search² for a confidential discussion.

Search² specialises in Health, Safety, Environment and Risk critical hires across engineering, manufacturing, construction and infrastructure sectors throughout the UK.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a Health & Safety Manager do in a manufacturing business?

A Health & Safety Manager is responsible for developing and implementing health and safety strategies, ensuring compliance with legislation, managing audits and investigations, and driving a positive safety culture across manufacturing and operational activities.

What qualifications are required for a Health & Safety Manager role?

Most employers look for a NEBOSH qualification alongside practical experience in manufacturing, engineering, construction or related industries. Professional memberships such as IOSH can also be beneficial.

What salary can a Health & Safety Manager earn in the South West?

Health & Safety Manager salaries in the South West typically range from £45,000 to £70,000 depending on industry, scope of responsibility, qualifications and experience.

Is manufacturing health and safety different from construction health and safety?

Whilst there are similarities, manufacturing environments often place greater emphasis on machinery safety, occupational health, workplace transport, manual handling and operational risk management. Construction-related installation activities can introduce additional site-based risks that require specialist management.

Why are Health & Safety Managers important in engineering businesses?

Health & Safety Managers help organisations protect employees, maintain legal compliance, reduce incidents, improve operational performance and build a positive safety culture that supports long-term business success.

What industries recruit Health & Safety Managers?

Health & Safety Managers are commonly recruited across manufacturing, engineering, construction, infrastructure, utilities, logistics, renewable energy and industrial sectors.

What makes this Health & Safety Manager opportunity attractive?

This role offers direct access to senior leadership, full ownership of the Health & Safety function, influence over strategic decisions, and the opportunity to shape safety culture within a growing engineering and manufacturing business.