Health and Safety Manager

Irwin & Colton Limited; Newport; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health and safety recruitment company in Newport is looking for a Health and Safety Manager. The role involves shaping health and safety strategies across the UK, conducting safety audits, and providing training. Ideal candidates will have a NEBOSH General Certificate and relevant health and safety management experience. The role offers a salary of up to £45,000 plus benefits.

Benefits

Travel opportunities

Comprehensive training programs

Qualifications

• Strong experience in health and safety management roles.
• Proven expertise in advising and delivering training.
• Knowledge of UK health, safety, and fire safety legislation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement health and safety policies and procedures.
• Conduct safety audits and risk assessments.
• Provide health and safety training to staff.

Skills

Health and Safety management

Training delivery

Risk assessment

Legislation knowledge

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Health and Safety Manager, Newport with travel across the Midlands, Up to £45,000 plus Benefits

Irwin and Colton have partnered with one of the UK's leading independent self-storage providers who are looking to recruit a Health and Safety Manager. This role offers the opportunity to shape and lead the company's health and safety strategy as the business continues its ambitious expansion across the UK.

The organisation operates a growing network of modern self-storage centres, providing secure units for personal, business and commercial customers. Sites combine office, warehouse and customer-facing areas, creating a varied environment that demands rigorous standards of health, fire and workplace safety.

Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing company-wide health and safety policies, procedures and management systems to ensure full legal compliance
• Conducting regular safety audits, inspections and risk assessments across all locations, with a particular focus on fire safety and COSHH requirements
• Providing comprehensive health and safety training to managers and employees, and acting as the primary point of contact for advice and guidance
• Investigating and reporting incidents and accidents, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions
• Collaborating with senior management and site teams to maintain a positive, proactive safety culture as the organisation expands

Requirements

• NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent (NEBOSH Fire would be advantageous)
• Relevant experience in a health and safety management role
• Proven expertise in advising managers and supervisors, delivering training, and handling investigations
• Strong knowledge of developing, implementing and reviewing health and safety policies and procedures
• Up-to-date understanding of UK health, safety and fire safety legislation and COSHH standards

This is a fantastic chance to play a key role shaping the health and safety function as the business grows. For more information on this opportunity or to discuss your next career move, contact Madeline Underwood on [phone] or apply here.

Irwin and Colton are a specialist Health and Safety recruitment company based in the Southeast of England we recruit across the UK. We recruit all roles in the health and safety industry from Health and Safety Manager, Health and safety Director through to Health and Safety Advisor positions.

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