Health and Safety Manager

Collett & Sons Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transport and logistics company in the UK is seeking a Health and Safety Manager in Halifax. The role involves developing policies, conducting risk assessments, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. Candidates should have a NEBOSH Certificate and experience in health and safety audits, with excellent communication skills. Benefits include 28 days holiday and a company pension scheme. This is a full-time permanent position offering a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

28 days holiday per year

Company pension contributions

Overnight subsistence costs covered

Holiday purchase scheme

CPD after probation period

Qualifications

• Proven experience in conducting health and safety audits.
• Experience in implementing integrated management systems.
• Good understanding of ISO9001 & 14001 standards beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and monitor health and safety policies.
• Conduct regular risk assessments and implement control measures.
• Investigate accidents and implement safety improvements.

Skills

MS Office proficiency

Interest in Health & Safety legislation

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

NEBOSH Certificate (minimum)

Health & Safety Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Collett & Sons have an exciting opportunity for a Health and Safety Manager to join our team in Halifax.

Location: Halifax, HX2 0DF

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Salary: Competitive

Hours: Monday to Friday 08:00 to 17:00

About Us:

Collett & Sons Ltd is a successful family-owned Company, established since 1928. Originally founded as a Transport Company, it has developed in to a specialist multi-modal operator and has been set in to 4 closely run Divisions to reflect the diverse nature of the business and clients it serves. The 4 Divisions are integrated between each other which allow a One stop shop service.

Transport - Undertaking General transport, Freight Forwarding and Warehousing

Heavy Lift - Heavy transport, Crane Hire, Lifting & Project management

Marine - Vessel Chartering operations, Stevedoring, Port and Ships Agency services

Consulting - Undertaking Route surveying, site access studies & reporting

The Company specialise in the Oil & Gas, Power Generation, Heavy Engineering, Renewables and Civil & Infrastructure markets, transporting and moving difficult loads within the UK & Worldwide.

We operate from our 5-acre head office site in Halifax, 10-acre site in Goole, 5-acre site in Grangemouth, offices in Bradford, Scotland and a depot in Dublin, Ireland.

Health and Safety Manager - The Role:

This is a varied role where you will become part of the existing team and learn the maintenance of management systems and training requirements within a dynamic and fast-moving operation. The role involves a large amount of autonomy; this would suit an individual looking to further their career in Health & Safety / Compliance in the transport sector.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assisting to complete Quality, Environmental and Health & Safety reviews and audits
• Develop, implement, and monitor health and safety policies, procedures, and goals, aligning them with business objectives
• Conduct regular risk assessments, identify hazards, and implement control measures and safe systems
• Ensure adherence to all local, national, and industry-specific health, safety, and environmental laws and regulations of work
• Organize training, conduct safety briefings, promote awareness, and build a proactive safety culture
• Perform safety inspections, audits, and performance reviews of personnel, equipment, and work areas
• Investigate accidents, near misses, and illnesses to determine causes and prevent recurrence; report serious incidents as required (e.g., RIDDOR)
• Provide expert guidance to management, department heads, and employees on safety matters and equipment use (like PPE)
• Maintain detailed records of incidents, training, inspections, and assessments.
• All other reasonable requirements

You:

• Good understanding of MS Office, but particularly Excel spreadsheets / PowerPoint
• Interest in current developments in Health & Safety and Environmental legislation
• NEBOSH Certificate (minimum) Diploma or equivalent qualification desirable
• Demonstrates a high level of competence of documenting, recording and reporting
• Full UK driving license and flexibility to travel between sites when required
• Experience and understanding of ISO9001 & 14001 standards would be beneficial but not essential
• Proven experience in conducting health and safety audits
• Experience in implementing and managing integrated management systems, preferred
• Experience conducting audits, investigations, and risk assessments
• Proven experience in a manufacturing, FMCG, or industrial environment (beneficial but not essential)
• Excellent communication and organisational skills

Benefits:

• 28 days Holiday per year including Bank Holiday
• Company contributions to the Company pension scheme are offered subject to conditions
• Overnight subsistence costs are paid when away from base
• Holiday Purchase scheme subject to conditions
• CPD will be provided for the correct candidate, after successful completion of probationary period
• A varied work load and will have opportunity to help grow and develop the compliance department, contributing to the Company s continued development and their own prospects for promotion

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