A market-leading UK Group is looking for an experienced and proactive Health & Safety Manager to join their head office team. This is an exciting opportunity to lead the development and implementation of the company’s Health & Safety strategy while working closely with senior leadership and operational teams across the UK.
The business you’ll be joining has a proven track record of success and continuous improvement. Having been established for well over 200 years, they are a dominant force within the electrical wholesale industry with an excellent brand and reputation for customer service, quality and reliability. With 400+ UK branches serving their local areas, they are a thriving organisation offering long-term, rewarding careers.
Role Responsibilities
As a Health & Safety Manager, you will take ownership of the company’s Health & Safety strategy, ensuring compliance, driving best practice and fostering a strong safety culture across all operations. Your responsibilities will include:
- Developing and implementing Health & Safety policies and procedures in line with legislation
- Providing expert guidance and support to senior leadership and operational teams
- Delivering training and ensuring effective use of risk assessments across all sites
- Working with the Learning Management System to ensure Health & Safety training is accurate, up-to-date and effectively managed
- Overseeing the rollout and management of the company’s new digital Health & Safety system (Evotix)
- Monitoring performance through key risk indicators and driving continuous improvement
- Conducting site audits, inspections and incident investigations
- Supporting Operator License compliance and external audits
- Managing external advisors and leading a growing Health & Safety team, including mentoring staff currently completing their NEBOSH qualifications and expanding the team over time (to 4-5 people)
Rewards
The package for this Health & Safety Manager role includes:
- A starting salary of £45,000 – £50,000
- Company car
- Your share of the company’s profits in the form of an uncapped bonus
- Private medical insurance
- Pension scheme
- 25 days paid holiday per year
- Ongoing development and career progression opportunities
Requirements
To be successful in this role, you should be:
- Ideally NEBOSH Diploma (Level 6) qualified, or working towards it from Level 3
- Experienced in a Health & Safety role, ideally within a multi-site environment
- From a manufacturing, warehouse, logistics or large retail background
- Knowledgeable in UK Health & Safety legislation and risk assessment processes
- A strong communicator with excellent leadership and stakeholder engagement skills
- A full UK driving licence holder with a willingness to travel nationwide (including overnight stays)
Think you’ve got what it takes? Don’t miss out – apply today to find out more!
