Health & Safety Manager / Lead

Assured Safety Recruitment are recruiting for an experienced Health & Safety professional to oversee health and safety across two operational sites in close proximity near Wolverhampton. (Easily commutable from Telford / Stafford) This is a key role within a busy manufacturing and warehousing environment, offering the opportunity to drive standards, ensure compliance, and promote a strong safety culture across the business. Working closely with senior leadership, you will take ownership of the health and safety function, ensuring policies, procedures, and systems are effective, practical, and fully aligned with legal requirements. Key responsibilities Lead the health and safety function across both sites Ensure compliance with UK health and safety legislation and best practice Develop, review, and implement policies, procedures, and safe systems of work Carry out audits, inspections, and risk assessments Investigate accidents, incidents, and near misses, identifying root causes and corrective actions Drive a positive safety culture through training, coaching, and engagement Monitor H&S performance and provide reports to senior management Manage contractor safety, permit systems, and site compliance activity Support continuous improvement across the wider operation Requirements Proven experience in a Health and Safety Manager or senior H&S role within manufacturing, warehousing, logistics, or a similar environment Strong knowledge of UK health and safety legislation IOSH membership desirable Strong communication, leadership, and influencing skills Practical, hands-on approach with the ability to engage with people at all levels