Environment, Health and Safety Manager

Polypipe Building Services; Oxford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm in Oxford seeks a Safety and Compliance Deputy Manager to oversee and improve HSE standards. The role includes managing compliance with health and safety legislation, leading a professional HSE team, and implementing effective health and safety policies. Ideal candidates will have deep knowledge in HSE, excellent communication skills, and a NEBOSH Certificate. The office-based position offers a salary range of £50k-£60k depending on experience and various employee benefits.

Benefits

25 days holiday entitlement

Contributory pension scheme – matched up to 8%

Life assurance

Cycle to work scheme

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of health, safety, and environmental legislation within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience managing and developing a professional HSE team.
• Proven ability to lead and drive positive change.

Responsibilities

• Interpret, communicate, and ensure compliance with the company's Management Systems.
• Support the Site Management Team with HSE responsibilities.
• Maintain accreditation to ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 Management Standards.
• Conduct regular site tours to verify compliance with HSE standards.

Skills

Health, safety, and environmental legislation knowledge

Team leadership

Communication skills

Safety and environmental inspections

Proactive working

Education

NEBOSH Certificate

NEBOSH Diploma (Part II) or equivalent

AIEMA professional training

Tools

Microsoft Office

IFS

Job description

Position Details

Job Title: Safety and Compliance Deputy Manager

Location: Oxford

Hours: Full-time, 08:00-17:00, Monday to Friday, office-based

Salary range: £50k-£60k DOE

Role Overview

Working in conjunction with the Director of QHSE, you will be responsible for improving the HSE culture, implementing Polypipe Building Services and Genuit Group HSE policies, managing HSE systems, driving behavioural change and improving management competence.

Role Purpose

The Safety and Compliance Deputy Manager will support the company in ensuring full compliance with health, safety and environmental standards, and implement policies successfully across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Interpret, communicate, and ensure compliance with the company's Management Systems and all relevant health, safety, and environmental legislation.
• Support the Site Management Team with all HSE responsibilities, providing advice and assistance as required.
• Implement Polypipe Building Services and Group HSE policies, procedures, and initiatives on site.
• Maintain accreditation to ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 Management Standards.
• Set, monitor, and report on HSE goals and objectives, including presenting KPIs to Senior Management and identifying performance trends.
• Provide guidance across all levels of the business to ensure a consistent and best-practice approach to HSE management.
• Conduct regular site tours to verify that HSE standards are maintained and actively driven by management.
• Identify HSE training, competency, and awareness needs, working with the L&D team to track and maintain competence.
• Ensure all site HSE systems are maintained, updated, and effectively implemented.
• Oversee the development and review of risk assessments and Safe Systems of Work (SSW).
• Establish and maintain appropriate PPE requirements for the site.
• Manage site access control systems.
• Lead site inspections and audits, including external mandatory inspections.
• Consult and communicate effectively with the business on all HSE matters.
• Promote a strong sustainability, health, and safety culture across the workplace.
• Support internal and external audit programmes.
• Deputise for the Director of QHSE on safety and environmental matters when required.

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of health, safety and environmental legislation within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience managing and developing a professional HSE team.
• Strong team player.
• Proven ability to lead, influence, and drive positive change and continuous improvement.
• Able to work proactively and independently, using initiative to develop and enhance the role.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all levels.
• Competent in conducting safety and environmental inspections.
• Competent in planning, conducting, and reporting audits.Able to accurately record inspection, check, and audit results in a clear and compliant manner aligned with relevant standards.
• Computer literate, with working knowledge of Microsoft Office and IFS.
• Ability to integrate environmental, health, and safety legislation into management systems.
• NEBOSH Certificate required; NEBOSH Diploma (Part II) or equivalent preferred.
• AIEMA (or equivalent) professional training.
• Full UK driving licence.

Benefits

• Working Hours – Monday - Friday, 37.5 hours.
• 25 days holiday entitlement.
• Contributory pension scheme – matched up to 8%.
• Life assurance.
• ShareSave Scheme.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Free flu vouchers.
• Various health & wellbeing initiatives including complimentary occupational health on-site physiotherapy and counselling services.
• Staff discount on all Genuit Group products.
• Free on-site parking.