Head of Health & Safety - Rail & Multi-Site

Millenium Site Services; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Millenium Site Services UK Ltd is a specialist contractor focused on rail sector safety and integrity. The Health & Safety Manager will lead H&S across our Derby workshops and client sites, owning the safety management system and driving a proactive culture.

You will report to the Managing Director, coordinate RAMS/WPP, audits and KPI reporting, and ensure compliance with Fire/DSEAR, LEV, and COSHH. A strong communicator with senior stakeholders is essential.

Qualifications

• HSE management experience required in manufacturing/engineering
• Proven ability to lead multi-site safety programs
• Strong auditing and incident investigation skills
• Experience delivering toolbox talks and safety training
• Knowledge of RAMS, WPP, Fire/DSEAR risk assessments and LEV systems

Responsibilities

• Report weekly to the Managing Director on H&S performance, risks, incidents, KPIs and improvement actions
• Develop, review and maintain RAMS / WPP for client sites and activities
• Prepare and present H&S KPI reports for key client accounts
• Conduct internal audits and workplace inspections; drive corrective actions to completion
• Develop and implement Safe Systems of Work for H&S-critical activities
• Conduct and review Fire Risk Assessments and DSEAR risk assessments, including ATEX considerations
• Manage fire and explosion risks around spray booths, paint preparation, and storage
• Develop and review COSHH assessments covering paints and chemicals
• Oversee LEV systems, including commissioning, testing, maintenance and examination
• Coordinate and carry out RPE face fit testing, and set PPE standards
• Monitor training and competency across operational teams
• Lead accident, incident and near-miss investigations and analyse trends
• Deliver toolbox talks and briefings; promote a positive safety culture
• Support client audits and liaise with client contacts and consultants
• Drive consistent H&S standards across locations

Skills

HSE management

Stakeholder engagement

Auditing & incident investigation

Training & toolbox talks

Risk assessment

Education

NEBOSH National Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety

NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety

Tools

RPE face fit testing

LEV testing equipment

Job description

Millenium Site Services UK Ltd is a specialist contractor focused on rail sector safety and integrity. The Health & Safety Manager will lead H&S across our Derby workshops and client sites, owning the safety management system and driving a proactive culture.

You will report to the Managing Director, coordinate RAMS/WPP, audits and KPI reporting, and ensure compliance with Fire/DSEAR, LEV, and COSHH. A strong communicator with senior stakeholders is essential.