Hse Manager

D7 Recruitment; Northampton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

D7 Recruitment is partnering with a growing engineering and distribution business to recruit an experienced Health & Safety Manager. This field-based role covers client sites across the UK and requires strong H&S leadership with travel.

The role focuses on practical H&S advice, driving standards, site inspections, accident investigations and safe systems of work, with a view to improving safety culture and compliance.

Qualifications

• NEBOSH General Certificate is required.
• IOSH membership is desirable.
• Experience with CDM regulations is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical H&S advice across client sites.
• Drive consistent H&S standards and procedures.
• Conduct site inspections, audits and risk assessments.
• Investigate accidents, incidents and near misses.
• Support RAMS, permits and safe systems of work.
• Ensure contractor and site documentation is in place.
• Coach and influence managers and employees.
• Monitor H&S performance and drive improvements.
• Travel to client sites across the UK regularly.

Skills

Strong communication

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate

IOSH membership

CDM knowledge

Job description

Health & Safety Manager

Location: UK / Field–Based

Employment Type: Permanent

Salary: GBP45,000 GBP50,000 + Car + Benefits

D7 Recruitment is partnering with a growing engineering and distribution business to recruit an experienced Health & Safety Manager. This is a hands–on, visible and client–facing role supporting engineering and service teams across customer sites throughout the UK.

The Role

• Provide practical H&S advice across client sites.
• Drive consistent H&S standards and procedures.
• Conduct site inspections, audits and risk assessments.
• Investigate accidents, incidents and near misses.
• Support RAMS, permits and safe systems of work.
• Ensure contractor and site documentation is in place.
• Coach and influence managers and employees.
• Monitor H&S performance and drive improvements.
• Support training and behavioural safety initiatives.
• Improve and standardise H&S systems and processes.
• Produce reports and improvement actions.
• Work closely with clients and internal stakeholders.
• Travel regularly to client sites across the UK.

What We're Looking For

• H&S experience within an operational environment.
• Engineering, manufacturing, industrial or technical services background.
• NEBOSH General Certificate.
• IOSH membership.
• Experience with CDM.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Confidence working with operational teams, contractors and clients.
• Practical, solutions–focused approach.
• Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel.

Desirable

• Engineering environment experience.
• Construction–related project experience.

The Person

• Approachable, confident and credible.
• Proactive and comfortable working independently.
• Passionate about improving safety culture and behaviours.
• Able to challenge standards constructively.

Most importantly, you will understand that successful Health & Safety is built through relationships, credibility and influence, rather than simply enforcing compliance.