Health And Safety Manager

Collett & Sons Ltd; Halifax; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned transport company in Halifax is seeking a Health and Safety Manager to join their dynamic team. The ideal candidate should have at least a NEBOSH Certificate and a strong understanding of health and safety legislation. Responsibilities include developing health and safety policies, conducting risk assessments, and managing safety inspections. This role offers a competitive salary, benefits including pension contributions, and the opportunity for professional development in a supportive environment.

Benefits

28 days Holiday per year including Bank Holidays

Company contributions to pension scheme

Overnight subsistence costs paid

Qualifications

• NEBOSH Certificate or equivalent required.
• Good understanding of MS Office, especially Excel.
• Proven experience in health and safety audits.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular risk assessments and identify hazards.
• Develop and implement health and safety policies.
• Perform safety inspections and audits.

Skills

Good understanding of MS Office

Interest in health & safety legislation

Excellent communication skills

Education

NEBOSH Certificate

Tools

Excel

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 evolved into a specialist multi‑modal operator and has been set into 4 closely run divisions to reflect the diverse nature of the business and the clients it serves. The 4 divisions are integrated between each other, allowing a "One stop shop" service.

Transport – 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 – Route surveying, site access studies & reporting.

The company specialises in the oil & gas, power generation, heavy engineering, renewables and civil & infrastructure markets, transporting and moving difficult loads within the UK and worldwide.

We operate from our 5‑acre head office site in Halifax, a 10‑acre site in Goole, a 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
• Organise 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

You

• Good understanding of MS Office, 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 in documenting, recording and reporting
• Full UK driving licence 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 workload and the opportunity to help grow and develop the compliance department, contributing to the company's continued development and to your own prospects for promotion

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