Health & Safety Manager

Equals One; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Car

Job summary

CO Home Improvements is seeking an experienced Health & Safety Manager to provide practical health and safety support across multiple locations in the North West, with occasional travel to Yorkshire, Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire. You will develop H&S policies, conduct risk assessments, audits, and support CDM Regulations 2015 and Building Safety Act 2022 compliance.

Deliver training, investigate incidents, and drive continuous safety improvements across the business.

Qualifications

• Essential NEBOSH General Certificate in health and safety.
• Desirable NEBOSH Construction knowledge or qualification.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain H&S policies, procedures and safe systems of work.
• Carry out risk assessments, site inspections and audits.
• Support compliance with CDM Regulations 2015 and Building Safety Act 2022.
• Prepare CDM documentation, RAMS and COSHH assessments.
• Deliver H&S training, inductions and toolbox talks.
• Investigate incidents and ensure corrective actions.
• Support RIDDOR reporting and H&S record-keeping.
• Assist with accreditations such as CHAS and ISO 9001.

Skills

Construction industry

H&S management

Stakeholder management

Site travel

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate

NEBOSH Construction (desirable)

Job description

CO Home Improvements
Full Time | Permanent
Competitive Salary + Company Car
North West - with some travel across Yorkshire, Nottinghamshire & Derbyshire

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Health & Safety Manager to provide practical health and safety support across CO Home Improvements.

This is a varied, hands-on role supporting multiple locations, including offices, showrooms, customer properties and construction projects. You will work closely with managers and operational teams to maintain high standards, ensure legal compliance and continue to develop a positive health and safety culture across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain H&S policies, procedures and safe systems of work.
• Carry out risk assessments, site inspections and audits.
• Support compliance with CDM Regulations 2015 and the Building Safety Act 2022.
• Prepare CDM documentation, RAMS, COSHH assessments and construction phase plans.
• Deliver H&S training, inductions, toolbox talks and briefings.
• Investigate accidents, incidents and near misses and ensure actions are followed through.
• Support RIDDOR reporting and maintain accurate H&S records.
• Support company accreditations including CHAS, Constructionline Gold and ISO 9001.
• Provide practical advice and guidance to managers and employees.
• Prepare monthly H&S reports and drive continuous improvement across the business.

About You

You will have strong practical experience within the construction industry and be confident working independently across multiple sites.

NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent is essential, with NEBOSH Construction desirable. You should also have a good working knowledge of UK health and safety legislation, CDM, risk assessments, audits and incident investigations.

Tech IOSH/MIIRSM or higher, SMSTS and a white or black CSCS card are also required/desirable in line with the role profile. You will need a full UK driving licence and be comfortable travelling regularly.

What We’re Looking For

A confident and approachable H&S professional who can build strong relationships, provide practical solutions and constructively challenge where needed. You’ll be organised, proactive and comfortable managing priorities across a busy, multi-site operation.

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