Health & Safety Specialist

Realise HR; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK Civils and Drainage industry is looking for a Health & Safety Specialist to enhance their safety practices. In this standalone role, you will influence management, coach teams, and provide practical safety advice, making a tangible impact on operations. Ideal candidates possess a Health & Safety qualification and hands-on experience in accident investigations and risk assessments.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays

1 additional week of leave can be purchased annually

4x salary life assurance

Qualifications

• Experience in accident/incident investigations and root cause analysis.
• Proven track record of effectively reviewing risk assessments.
• Hands-on experience in a practical, operational environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead initiatives and ensure high safety standards are met.
• Support local managers with safety principles and improvements.
• Oversee ISO9001 auditing and Quality Assurance process.

Skills

Accident Investigation

Risk Assessment Review

Communication

Education

Health & Safety Qualification

Job description

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Role: Health & Safety Specialist

Employer: JDP

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

Employment Type: Permanent, Full

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

-4 x salary life assurance

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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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Construction, Manufacturing, and Wholesale Building Materials

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