Health and Safety Manager (Contract)

Location: Bolton
Contract Type: Outside IR35
Rate: £500 per day

Are you a skilled Health and Safety professional looking to make an impact in the food manufacturing sector? We're seeking a Health and Safety Manager to lead and enhance safety standards at a Manufacturing site in Bolton.

This is a contract role with the potential to extend based on performance and business needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: As the Health and Safety Manager, develop and oversee the implementation of health and safety strategies to ensure compliance with legal and company standards.


• Compliance Management: Ensure the site meets all relevant health and safety legislation, including food safety and hygiene standards.


• Risk Assessments: Lead the creation and regular review of risk assessments, ensuring appropriate controls are in place.


• Incident Investigation: Manage investigations into workplace incidents, produce detailed reports, and implement corrective actions.


• Policy Development: Drive the development and updating of health and safety policies and procedures as the Health and Safety Manager.


• Audits & Inspections: Conduct regular site audits and inspections, identifying and resolving any health and safety issues.


• Training & Development: Deliver comprehensive health and safety training programs to staff at all levels, promoting a strong safety-first culture.

Qualifications & Skills

• NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent) in Occupational Health and Safety (essential).


• Proven experience as a Health and Safety Manager, ideally within the food manufacturing sector.


• Strong knowledge of UK health and safety regulations and food industry compliance standards.


• Exceptional leadership and communication skills.


• Analytical mindset with excellent problem-solving capabilities.


• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities effectively.

Why Join Us?

• Take on a leadership role as Health and Safety Manager in a dynamic, fast-paced food manufacturing environment.


• Drive meaningful change and contribute to a culture of excellence in health and safety.


• Collaborate with a supportive and ambitious team.

How to Apply

If you're ready to take on this challenge as our Health and Safety Manager, please click apply or contact James Berger on 01923 227 543