Health & Safety Manager

Rygor Group Ltd.; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive group in the UK is seeking a Health & Safety Manager to develop, implement, and maintain their Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) management system. The role requires strong communication and analytical skills and extensive knowledge of UK health and safety legislation. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance, conducting audits, and managing risk assessments. The ideal candidate will hold a NEBOSH qualification and have experience in a high-risk environment. Competitive salary and hybrid work model offered.

Benefits

Extra day off for your Birthday

23 days of annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay policies

Access to wellness programme and EAP

Self-development journal

Charities of the Year programme

Long service recognition

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a dedicated Health and Safety role, preferably within the automotive or similar high-risk environment.
• Strong working knowledge of UK Health, Safety, and Environmental legislation.
• Specific knowledge of safety relating to Work Place Transport Regulations, vehicle repair, and hazardous substances.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and review comprehensive HSE policies tailored to the auto trade environment.
• Ensure compliance with relevant UK legislation and conduct internal audits.
• Lead investigation of accidents and develop preventive actions.
• Deliver H&S training programs for all staff.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical abilities

Report writing

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

NEBOSH National General Certificate

Job description

Health & Safety Manager

Rygor Auto : Hybrid

up to £50,000 per annum

42.5 hours

Your Role

At Rygor, we are looking for a Health and Safety Manager that will be responsible for developing, implementing and maintaining the organisations Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) management system across all automotive sites.

The right candidate will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels. They will have strong analytical and report writing abilities as well as proficient in Microsoft Office.

You will look add value by ensuring full compliance with UK H&S legislation, drive a strong safety culture, and minimise risk associated with all aspects of the auto trade, including workshops, showrooms, parts departments, and customer areas.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Education : A recognised Health and Safety qualification, such as a NEBOSH National General Certificate .
• Experience : Proven experience in a dedicated Health and Safety role, preferably within the automotive, engineering, manufacturing, or similar high‑risk technical environment .
• Knowledge : Strong working knowledge of UK Health, Safety, and Environmental legislation. Specific knowledge of safety relating to Work Place Transport Regulations , vehicle repair, lifting equipment (LOLER), and hazardous substances (COSHH) is essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Policy and System Management :

  Develop, implement, and review comprehensive HSE policies, procedures, and safe systems of work (SSOW) tailored to the auto trade environment (e.g., working with vehicle lifts, handling hazardous substances, managing fire safety in workshops).

• Maintain and continuously improve the H&S Management System, ensuring it meets standards like ISO 45001 (where applicable).
• Compliance and Auditing :

  Ensure the business adheres to all relevant UK legislation , including the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 and associated regulations (e.g., LOLER, PUWER, COSHH, DSEAR).

• Conduct regular internal audits, inspections, and site safety checks across all locations.
• Manage and coordinate external H&S audits and regulatory visits (e.g., HSE inspectors).
• Risk Management :

  Undertake and review comprehensive risk assessments for all activities, equipment, and processes, particularly in high‑risk areas like vehicle maintenance bays and paint spray booths.

• Implement effective control measures to mitigate identified risks.
• Incident Management :

  Lead where required the investigation of all accidents, incidents, and near‑misses, ensuring thorough root cause analysis.

• Manage RIDDOR reporting where legally required.
• Develop and implement corrective and preventative actions to avoid recurrence.
• Training and Culture :

  Develop and deliver H&S training programs for all staff (including induction, manual handling, fire warden, and COSHH training).

• Champion a positive and proactive safety culture through engagement, communication, and visible safety leadership.
• Environmental :

  Manage environmental compliance, including the safe storage and disposal of waste oils, chemicals, and scrap materials in line with UK regulations (e.g., Environmental Protection Act 1990).

Research shows that some people are less likely to apply for a role unless they meet 100% of the criteria. As long as you are experienced for the role, and hold the relevant and required qualifications, we encourage you to apply, even if you don't feel like you meet all our requirements. We want to know about your passions, achievements, learning and growth. If this role excites you, start a conversation with us!

Benefits for you

• An extra day off for your Birthday
• Business close 24 December and 27 December in 2025, so you can enjoy your time off over the festive per
• 23 days of annual leave per year PLUS Bank Holidays
• Four times death in service benefit.
• Working for an official Great Place to Work™ and UK Best Workplace.
• Working for a Best UK Workplace for Wellbeing and Development.
• Awarded Armed Forces Covenant Silver Award (RLS)
• Working with our award‑winning team - we are Motor Trader's CV Employer of the Year and won silver at the internal communication and engagement awards for our new starter onboarding process.
• Auto‑enrolment pension.
• Self‑development journal
• Rygor Group Ranked 101 in SW Business Insider's Top 500 Companies
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay policies.
• Access to our wellness programme and Employee Assistance Programmes, including WeCare from Canada Life (EAP and 24HR Online GP access and second Medical Opinion).
• Mental Health First Aiders.
• Reward and recognition programmes, including our annual Rygor Group Awards and opportunities to attend the Rygor Wembley box as a celebration of your hard work and dedication.
• Annual appraisals programme and progression opportunities.
• Manufacturer training and access to our in‑house training.
• Long service recognition and annual leave increase after 5 years' service.
• Branded uniform
• Charities of the Year programme, Army Sport sponsors and community engagement initiatives

Our Values & Behaviours

We're looking for incredible team members who share our values and can add to our culture. Values are shared beliefs that guide our decision‑making, culture is how we function as a group and how we live our values as individuals.

Rewarding

I am grateful. I am courageous. I am curious.

Reliable

I am honest. I am attentive. I am trustworthy.

Respectful

I am inclusive. I am resilient. I am kind.

About Rygor Group

We are an award‑winning, multi‑franchise Dealer Group with branches across England, offering extensive coverage for customers throughout the M5, M4 and M42 corridors. Our business has gone from strength to strength in recent years, with significant investment in site renovations nationwide and exciting expansions, including the launch of a brand‑new Mercedes‑Benz Passenger Car Aftersales facility in 2024 and running four new vehicle maintenance units in 2025.

Our commitment to excellence has earned us multiple industry and network awards, and in 2025, we were proud to be named Employer of the Year at the prestigious Motor Trader Awards. We also received the Silver award for our onboarding experience at the ICE awards, meaning that if you're considering a new career with Rygor, you can be confident you'll receive an award‑winning induction and support from day one.

We're officially a Great Place to Work™ (four years running) and our company culture truly reflects our core values : Rewarding, Reliable, and Respectful. Exceptional customer service is at the heart of what we do and so is creating an environment where our team can thrive.

Rygor Group comprises of a diverse collection of UK automotive businesses, with a primary focus on trucks, vans, coaches, passenger cars, armoured vehicles, body repairs and coachbuilding. Through the hard work of our team members, we have secured our position as one of the UK's top automotive Groups, with a turnover of circa £300m a year.

Rygor Auto consists of three renowned brands : Mercedes‑Benz, SAIC Maxus, Farizon and Higer Buses. We are home to the largest UK dealer group for Mercedes‑Benz Commercial vehicles, and also offer passenger car aftersales at select locations.

Rygor Plant is an official partner of Hyundai, Mecalac, and Dieci. We offer a diverse range of high‑performance equipment designed to meet the demands of sectors including construction, agriculture, rail, roadworks, aggregates, and beyond.

Rygor Service Solutions is our independent fleet workshop division, specialising in full management of commercial vehicle fleets within customers premises, or totally mobile servicing solutions. We look after some of the UK's largest fleets, including Tesco, Ocado, Bookers and Brakes and are committed to keeping them on the road, serving their customers.

Rygor Land Systems supplies vehicles and systems for military, humanitarian and security operations. With a dedicated and focused team that can provide exacting customers with the support required to deliver the capability needed by operational staff located in the harshest environments around the world.

Hiring Process

• We shortlist CVs through our ATS against the requirements of the role and desired skills and behaviours, so make sure your application is tailored to the role you are applying for. For help with your application visit Rygorcareers.co.uk - Rygor Careers Hub
• We may conduct a first stage virtual interview with our hiring manager or a member of the team
• If successful at first stage you will be invited to a second stage, in person interview.
• If your application is successful, we will send you a formal offer in writing

We wish you luck in your application

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB)

At Rygor, we are committed to fostering a workplace culture that champions diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. As an award‑winning organisation, we are proud to be a community of professionals from a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We believe that individuality should be celebrated, and we strive to ensure that every team member feels valued, respected, and empowered. We welcome and support people of all ages, ethnicities, nationalities, religions or beliefs, gender identities, sexual orientations, disability statuses, caring responsibilities, and neurodiverse profiles. We actively promote an inclusive environment where you can bring your authentic self to work every day, because we know that when you thrive, so does our business

Support

If you need to make reasonable adjustments to our process, please let us know so we can talk about how we can best support you and make the adjustments that may be needed.