Health & Safety Manager

Assured Safety Recruitment Ltd; Lichfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A safety recruitment agency based in the UK is looking for an experienced Health & Safety Manager in Lichfield. This pivotal role involves leading Health & Safety functions, ensuring legal compliance, and fostering a strong safety culture across operations. Candidates should have a solid knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and proven experience in senior roles. Benefits include a generous holiday allowance, a company pension scheme, and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

23 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Company pension scheme

Health Cash Plan & Employee Assistance Program

Career progression opportunities

Support for professional development and training

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of Health & Safety legislation within construction or related sectors.
• Proven experience in a senior Health & Safety role.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive continuous improvement of Health & Safety systems and mentor team members.
• Maintain policies and procedures, ensuring adherence to legislation and best practice.
• Conduct inspections, manage risk assessments, and investigate incidents.

Skills

Health & Safety legislation knowledge

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Risk assessment capabilities

Education

NEBOSH General/Construction Certificate

Job description

Health & Safety Manager

Location: Lichfield (with occasional nationwide travel)

Salary: GBP 40–50K

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Health & Safety Manager to lead and develop the Health & Safety function within a growing organisation. This is a pivotal role, ensuring safe working practices, legal compliance, and fostering a strong safety culture across all projects and operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership & Development: Drive continuous improvement of Health & Safety systems and mentor team members.
• Compliance & Documentation: Maintain policies and procedures, ensuring adherence to legislation and best practice.
• Project Support: Assist with RAMS, Construction Phase Plans, and CDM compliance.
• Audits & Investigations: Conduct inspections, manage risk assessments, and investigate incidents.
• Supply Chain Assurance: Monitor subcontractor competence and compliance.
• Training: Oversee training requirements and maintain accurate records.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong knowledge of Health & Safety legislation, ideally within construction or related sectors.
• Proven experience in a senior Health & Safety role.
• NEBOSH General/Construction Certificate (or higher) preferred.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to produce and review RAMS, CPPs, and deliver training.

Benefits

• 23 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Health Cash Plan & Employee Assistance Program
• Career progression opportunities
• Support for professional development and training