Facilities & Health & Safety Manager (Part Time)

A1 Personnel; Basildon; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A1 Personnel based in Basildon is seeking a Facilities & Health & Safety Manager for a hands-on, part-time role. You will own site safety, facilities, and compliance within an SME environment, working closely with the Chief Operating Officer.

The role covers H&S policy development, RAMS, contractor management, and ongoing workplace improvements across workshop and office spaces. 3 days per week, on-site in Basildon.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Health & Safety, Facilities or combined H&S/Facilities role.
• Experience within engineering, manufacturing, workshop or industrial environments.
• Strong knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation and compliance requirements.
• Experience undertaking risk assessments and implementing H&S systems and procedures.
• Experience managing contractors, suppliers and site facilities.
• NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent H&S qualification.
• Experience in SME environments.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of day-to-day Health & Safety compliance across the business.
• Develop, implement and maintain H&S policies, procedures and systems.
• Ensure compliance with COSHH, PUWER, manual handling and HSE requirements.
• Conduct, review and maintain RAMS.
• Investigate accidents and incidents and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain H&S records and compliance registers.
• Oversee facilities management of site, workshop and office.
• Plan preventive maintenance and manage external contractors.
• Deliver H&S inductions and training; promote safety culture.
• Carry out internal H&S audits and keep documentation up to date.

Skills

Health & Safety

Facilities management

RAMS

Contractor management

Risk assessment

Continuous improvement

Autonomous/independent work

Hands-on

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate

IOSH membership

Job description

Facilities & Health & Safety Manager (Part Time)

Preferred working days: Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday

Reporting to: Chief Operating Officer

Sector: Engineering & Manufacturing

The Opportunity

We are currently recruiting for a Facilities & Health & Safety Manager on behalf of an established engineering and manufacturing business based in Basildon.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Health & Safety and Facilities professional who enjoys a hands-on, practical role and is comfortable taking ownership of site compliance, facilities and workplace safety within an SME environment.

Working closely with the Chief Operating Officer, you will be responsible for ensuring the business maintains a safe, compliant and well-managed working environment across its workshop and office facilities.

The role will suit someone who can work autonomously, identify areas for improvement and put practical solutions in place without the need for a large support function.

Key ResponsibilitiesHealth & Safety

• Take ownership of day-to-day Health & Safety compliance across the business.
• Develop, implement and maintain H&S policies, procedures and systems in line with current UK legislation.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and standards, including COSHH, PUWER, manual handling and HSE requirements.
• Conduct, review and maintain risk assessments and method statements (RAMS).
• Investigate accidents, incidents and near misses, identifying root causes and implementing appropriate corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate H&S records, documentation and compliance registers.
• Monitor safe working practices across the workshop and office environment.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in workplace safety.

Facilities Management

• Take responsibility for the effective day-to-day management of the site, workshop and office facilities.
• Ensure buildings, infrastructure, utilities and essential services are maintained effectively.
• Manage external contractors and service providers, including maintenance, cleaning and waste management.
• Plan and coordinate preventative maintenance programmes.
• Ensure statutory inspections and servicing are completed within required timescales.
• Oversee fire safety arrangements, emergency systems and associated compliance requirements.
• Liaise with suppliers and contractors to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently and to the required standard.

Training & Employee Awareness

• Develop and deliver appropriate H&S inductions, training and refresher sessions.
• Ensure employees understand their responsibilities and follow safe working practices.
• Support managers in embedding a positive Health & Safety culture.
• Provide practical advice and guidance to employees and managers on workplace safety matters.

Compliance & Auditing

• Carry out regular workplace inspections and internal H&S audits.
• Maintain and update compliance documentation and registers.
• Ensure relevant equipment inspections, PPE requirements, fire safety checks and other statutory obligations are monitored.
• Act as a key point of contact for external bodies, auditors, insurers and regulatory inspections where required.
• Keep up to date with relevant changes to legislation and ensure appropriate action is taken.
• Proven experience in a Health & Safety, Facilities or combined H&S/Facilities role.
• Experience within an engineering, manufacturing, workshop or industrial environment would be highly advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation and compliance requirements.
• Practical experience undertaking risk assessments and implementing H&S systems and procedures.
• Experience managing contractors, suppliers and site facilities.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Comfortable working independently and taking ownership within a part-time position.
• A practical, hands-on approach to workplace Health & Safety.
• NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent H&S qualification.
• IOSH membership.
• Previous experience working within an SME.
• Experience of engineering, manufacturing or workshop environments.
• Experience managing environmental or sustainability-related compliance would be beneficial.

Personal Attributes

The successful candidate will be:

• Practical and hands-on, with a visible presence across the site.
• Highly organised and detail-oriented.
• Proactive, self-sufficient and comfortable working with autonomy.
• A confident communicator who can engage effectively with employees, managers, contractors and senior leadership.
• A strong problem solver with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Calm, methodical and professional when dealing with incidents, risk and compliance matters.
• Comfortable balancing strategic H&S responsibilities with the practical day-to-day requirements of facilities management.

Working Pattern & Package

• 3 days per week, ideally Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
• Based on-site in Basildon, Essex.
• Reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer.
• Opportunity to take genuine ownership of Health & Safety and Facilities within an established engineering and manufacturing environment.