Health And Safety Manager

Allstaff; Bedford; Hybrid; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Bedford is seeking a Health and Safety Manager for a full-time permanent role. You will oversee compliance with safety legislation, manage contractor records, and coordinate staff training. Suitable candidates will have a NEBOSH General Certificate and experience in a similar role. A UK driving licence is necessary for national travel. Competitive salary package offered.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar health & safety role, ideally within a multi-site or facilities environment.
• Strong leadership skills with proven staff management experience.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills, with a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Oversee compliance with health, safety, and hygiene legislation.
• Ensure all safety checks are carried out and recorded.
• Manage contractor compliance by checking qualifications and approved materials.
• Coordinate staff training and PPE provision.
• Conduct spot checks across projects and offices.

Skills

Leadership skills

Organisational skills

Problem-solving

Report writing

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate

Job description

Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a Health and Safety Manager based in Bedford for one of our clients on a full-time permanent basis.

Salary: £35,000 per annum
Location: Bedford with travel nationally
Type of Contract: Permanent
Hours: 37 hours Monday - Friday

Responsibilities

• Oversee compliance with health, safety, and hygiene legislation, including COSHH, RIDDOR, CHAS registration, HMO licences, and risk assessments.
• Ensure all safety checks are carried out and recorded, including PAT testing, water temperature monitoring, descaling, fire detection systems, and regular room inspections.
• Manage contractor compliance by requesting, checking, and maintaining records of qualifications and approved materials.
• Coordinate staff training, first aid arrangements, and PPE provision, ensuring equipment and first aid boxes remain safe, up-to-date, and legally compliant.
• Conduct spot checks across projects and offices, reporting on performance and providing operational updates as required.

Requirements

• Proven experience in a similar health & safety role, ideally within a multi-site or facilities environment.
• NEBOSH General Certificate.
• Report writing skills with experience in preparing RIDDOR reports.
• Strong leadership skills with proven staff management experience.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills, with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Full UK driving licence and use of a car, with flexibility to travel nationwide as required.

Allstaff Recruitment are an Independent Recruitment Specialist based in Bedfordshire who work on behalf of companies across Bedford, Milton Keynes and surrounds to fill their vacancies and meet their recruitment needs. We place candidates in permanent, temporary and contract roles across a number of industry sectors.

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