Health & Safety Specialist

ZipRecruiter; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Health & Safety Specialist, responsible for championing safety standards and influencing practices across operations. The role is designed for someone with hands-on experience in safety protocols, capable of guiding teams and setting high standards. This position offers competitive compensation, a bonus structure, and significant responsibilities in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

8% matched pension contribution

Bupa health care

4 x salary life assurance

1 additional week of leave purchase option

Qualifications

• Experience in accident/incident investigations required.
• Solid track record in reviewing risk assessments.
• Background in a practical operational environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and influence health & safety initiatives across multiple sites.
• Ensure compliance with ISO9001 and quality assurance processes.
• Support local managers with safety principles and procedures.

Skills

Accident/Incident Investigations

Root Cause Analysis

Risk Assessments

Operational Understanding

Communication

Education

Health & Safety Qualification

Job description

Job Description

Role: Health & Safety Specialist

Employer: JDP

Location: Manchester or Carlisle (Hybrid, 2 days office)

Salary: £40,000 + 10% Annual Bonus + Company Car (or Car Allowance)

Employment Type: Permanent, Full

Benefits:

-25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays. Additional 1 week can be purchased per annum.

-8% matched pension contribution

-4 x salary life assurance

-Bupa health care

We're delighted to be partnered JDP seeking a new Health & Safety Specialist. JDP is Britain’s leading merchant-manufacturer supplying the UK Civils and Drainage industry. The business are true experts in sewerage and drainage for agricultural, residential and civil engineering projects and also manufacturers of market leading products, developed in partnership with their customers.

JDP are serious about putting Health & Safety first. They already have a strong H&S culture (supported and embedded right from the top) as well as good processes in place. This is a new opportunity to take them to the next level, influencing and shaping how they move forward.

This is a standalone role where you'll influence leaders, coach operational teams, and bring practical, down-to-earth advice that makes a real difference.

The role:

-Lead by example – live & breathe our safety first approach and uphold high standards.

-Supporting local managers to embed Stop, Think, Act principles

-Have accountability for risk assessments, accident / incident investigations and the sharing of best practice initiatives with a learning-focused culture

-Identifying weak spots, prioritising improvements, and collaborating with the team to operationally deliver and roll-out

-Helping write, or supporting with, Standard Operating Procedures and providing advise where needed.

-Oversee ISO9001 auditing and Quality Assurance process.

-Working closely with our European H&S network to share ideas and stay sharp

About you:

You’re not here to tick boxes - you’re here to make things better.

You’re a self-starter with a practical mindset and the confidence to speak up when something doesn’t look right. People trust your judgement because you communicate clearly, engage naturally, and know how to bring others with you - whether you’re on a shop floor, in a yard, or talking to a senior manager.

You likely have a Health & Safety qualification (or strong, relevant experience), and ideally, you’ve worked across multiple sites - but what matters most is your operational understanding and your ability to spot risk, investigate thoroughly, and push for improvements without alienating people.

You’ll bring:

-Hands-on experience in accident/incident investigations and root cause analysis

-A solid track record of reviewing risk assessments and contributing to SOPs or training

-High attention to detail — but also the pragmatism to get things done

-Experience in a practical, operational environment (factories, transport/logistics, or branches)

-Ideally, if you have some experience in HGV safety - even better!

Don't meet every single requirement? At Realise, we are dedicated to helping our clients build diverse, inclusive and authentic workplaces, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every requirement, we would encourage you to apply anyway! You might be just the candidate we're looking for!

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