Health & Safety Manager

Focus Resourcing; Leeds; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Car allowance

25 days holiday increasing to 30 after

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Bike to Work scheme

Job summary

Focus Resourcing is seeking an experienced Health & Safety Manager to lead H&S across a national branch network with significant travel. You will develop systems, audit performance and drive compliance across 40 branches in the UK & Ireland.

The role requires NEBOSH Diploma, strong regulatory knowledge and excellent stakeholder management. A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel extensively are essential.

Qualifications

• Previous experience designing and delivering an H&S framework across a multi-site, national operation
• Strong knowledge of UK and Irish Health & Safety legislation
• Excellent communication, influencing, stakeholder management, report writing and analytical skills
• Experience within wholesale / retail or distribution would be advantageous.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel extensively

Responsibilities

• Develop and continuously improve Health & Safety systems, policies and practices
• Conduct regular audits and inspections, monitor performance and drive corrective actions
• Liaise with external H&S consultants, regulatory bodies and internal teams
• Chair Health & Safety Committee meetings, support H&S Representatives and deliver training
• Embed a robust H&S governance framework and drive improvements in safety culture and compliance

Skills

Stakeholder management

Report writing

Analytical skills

Communication

Influencing skills

Education

NEBOSH Diploma

Job description

Working for an established and successful national Wholesaler/Distributor of ventilation and refrigeration equipment, this is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Health & Safety Manager to join the business on a permanent basis. You will play a key role in creating a safe, compliant and proactive working environment across 40 branches throughout the UK and Ireland, with significant national travel required during the first 6 months and regular travel thereafter.

DUTIES

• Develop and continuously improve Health & Safety systems, policies and practices
• Conduct regular audits and inspections, monitor performance and drive corrective actions
• Liaise with external H&S consultants, regulatory bodies and internal teams
• Chair Health & Safety Committee meetings, support H&S Representatives and deliver training
• Embed a robust H&S governance framework and drive improvements in safety culture and compliance

BENEFITS

• Salary up to £60,000 per annum, depending on experience
• Company car or car allowance
• 25 days holiday, increasing to 30 days after 5 years
• Pension scheme, life assurance and Employee Assistance Programme
• Bike to Work scheme and the opportunity to shape H&S across a national branch network

EXPERIENCE AND/OR QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous experience designing and delivering an H&S framework across a multi-site, national operation
• Full NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent
• Strong knowledge of UK and Irish Health & Safety legislation
• Excellent communication, influencing, stakeholder management, report writing and analytical skills
• Experience within wholesale / retail or distribution would be advantageous.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel extensively