Health & Safety Manager

Falcon Green Personnel; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Falcon Green is seeking an experienced Health & Safety Manager for a fast-paced warehouse project in Wakefield. This 3-month contract role requires a proactive professional with a strong site presence and a solid background in construction or large-scale industrial projects.

Responsibilities include leading all on-site HSE activities, ensuring compliance with UK legislation, conducting RAMS and audits, and delivering training to site teams, contractors, and subcontractors.

Qualifications

• NEBOSH General Certificate is essential.
• NEBOSH Diploma is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of UK HSE regulations.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to work independently and drive safety culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all on-site health & safety activities.
• Ensure compliance with UK HSE legislation and company policies.
• Conduct risk assessments, RAMS reviews, and site audits.
• Provide guidance to site teams, contractors and subcontractors.
• Investigate incidents and near misses; implement corrective actions.
• Deliver toolbox talks, inductions, and safety training.
• Maintain HSE documentation and reports.
• Liaise with project management, clients, and regulatory bodies.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Independent working

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate

NEBOSH Diploma (preferred)

Tools

CSCS Card (Black)

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Health & Safety Manager to oversee all HSE aspects of a fast-paced Amazon warehouse project in Wakefield. This is a 3-month contract role requiring a proactive professional with strong site presence and a solid background in construction or large-scale industrial projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all on-site health & safety activities
• Ensure compliance with UK HSE legislation and company policies
• Conduct risk assessments, method statement reviews (RAMS), and site audits
• Provide guidance and support to site teams, contractors, and subcontractors
• Investigate incidents, near misses, and implement corrective actions
• Deliver toolbox talks, inductions, and ongoing safety training
• Maintain accurate HSE documentation and reports
• Liaise with project management, clients, and regulatory bodies

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Health & Safety Manager on construction or logistics/warehouse projects
• NEBOSH General Certificate (essential); NEBOSH Diploma preferred
• Strong knowledge of UK health & safety regulations
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Ability to work independently and manage site safety culture effectively
• CSCS Card (Black or equivalent preferred)

Desirable

• Previous experience on large-scale warehouse or distribution centre projects
• Experience working on high-profile or fast-track builds

What's on Offer

• Competitive day rate (DOE)
• Opportunity to work on a high-profile project
• Immediate start available