Group Health & Safety Manager

Safelocking Ltd; Wokingham; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts and wellbeing benefits

24/7 counselling and GP access

Cycle to work scheme

Free onsite parking

Immediate start

Job summary

Surelock McGill Group is seeking a senior Health & Safety Manager to lead the QHSE team across multiple sites, including Royton, Hartlebury, Pavenham and Wokingham.

The role requires a NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent), and Chartered IOSH membership is preferred, with a strong grasp of UK legislation and ISO standards. You will drive a positive safety culture and maintain accreditations.

Qualifications

• NEBOSH Diploma required.
• Strong knowledge of UK safety legislation and ISO 45001/14001.
• Excellent communication and ability to influence at all levels.
• Hands-on and proactive, thrives in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Group Health & Safety strategy and culture across all sites.
• Maintain H&S systems and ensure compliance with UK HSE laws and ISO standards.
• Act as the Group’s competent person for Health & Safety under HSWA 1974.
• Manage the digitised H&S platform, RAMS, policies, and site procedures.
• Develop contractor control processes and permit-to-work for high-risk activities.
• Conduct audits and multi-site inspections to ensure compliance and safety.
• Perform risk assessments and implement effective controls to prevent incidents.
• Lead investigations into incidents and near-misses, driving corrective actions.
• Drive a consistent safety culture and maintain accreditations; act as point of contact for regulators.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Strategic thinking

Hands-on

Education

NEBOSH Diploma

IOSH Chartered membership

Job description

Senior and Experienced H&S Manager (QHSE)

Due to progressive growth, an opportunity has become available for a senior and experienced Health & Safety Manager to join our QHSE team based from either our Royton, Hartlebury, Pavenham, or Wokingham facilities. In this strategically important and challenging role will be required to:

• Lead and develop the Group Health & Safety strategy and culture across all group sites.
• Maintain H&S systems, ensuring full compliance with current UK HSE legislation and relevant ISO standards.
• Act as the Group’s competent person for Health and Safety, advising Directors under the HSWA:1974.
• Manage our digitised H&S platform, reviewing and updating RAMS, safety policies, and site procedures.
• Develop and manage contractor control processes and permit‑to‑work systems, including high‑risk activities such as hot works and confined spaces.
• Conduct audits and multi‑site inspections to ensure compliance, identify hazards and ensure high welfare standards.
• Perform detailed risk assessments and develop effective control measures to prevent accidents.
• Lead incident investigations, near‑miss and root cause analysis to implement effective corrective measures.
• Drive a consistent and positive safety culture across all sites, embedding behavioural standards and accountability.
• Maintain company accreditations and act as the primary contact for H&S regulators, bodies and stakeholders.
• Work a single shift pattern; with contracted hours that are site specific.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Health & Safety management role ideally within a manufacturing environment.
• NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent) is essential; chartered IOSH membership is preferred.
• Strong understanding of UK safety legislation and experience in maintaining ISO 45001/14001 systems.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, capable of influencing all levels of the business.
• A hands‑on, proactive, and resilient professional who thrives in a fast‑paced environment.
• Must be flexible in approach and be responsive to changing demands and situations.
• Strong leadership presence with the confidence to challenge at all levels.
• Strategic thinker with a hands‑on, pragmatic approach.

Benefits

• Discount outlet: Save money in shops, restaurants, holidays and UK attractions.
• Employee support with access to 24/7 counsellors.
• Health & wellbeing services: including online health check and gym discounts.
• 24/7 GP: to book appointments simply & quickly.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Free onsite parking.
• Friendly environment in a family run business.
• Immediate start.
• Progression and development opportunities.

We encourage applications from all individuals to consider our business as an employer. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that a diverse team brings and are dedicated to providing an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants.

A Surelock McGill Group employee you will have access to our exciting new benefits portal via the benefits app.

26 The Business Centre
Molly Millars Lane
Wokingham
Berkshire
RG41 2QY