Operations Health & Safety Manager

JR United Kingdom; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utility company in the UK is seeking an Operations Health & Safety Manager to enhance safety performance and implement effective strategies. This role involves collaborating with senior management, mentoring team members, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. The ideal candidate will hold a NEBOSH Diploma and have a proven track record in health and safety management.

Benefits

Generous annual leave package

Competitive pension scheme

Car cash allowance

Performance-related bonus scheme

Comprehensive healthcare plan

Gym and wellness benefits

Enhanced parental leave schemes

Qualifications

• Proven record of improving health, safety, and wellbeing.
• Strong investigation and root cause analysis skills.
• Experience in communicating and presenting to senior management.

Responsibilities

• Manage H&S performance and develop improvement strategies.
• Analyze health, safety, and wellbeing data for opportunities.
• Mentor H&S team members through performance reviews.

Skills

Improving health, safety, and wellbeing

Investigation and root cause analysis

Influencing and negotiation

Coaching and mentoring

Education

NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent

Chartered Safety Professional (CMIOSH)

Job description

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Operations Health & Safety Manager, Warrington, Cheshire

Client: United Utilities

Location: Warrington, Cheshire

Job Category: Other

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Posted: 25.05.2025

Expiry Date: 09.07.2025

Job Description:

Operations Health and Safety Manager

Location: Lingley Mere (UU), Lingley Green Avenue, Great Sankey, Warrington, WA5 3LP

Work Type: Hybrid

Job Location: Lingley Mere (UU), Lingley Green Avenue, Great Sankey, Warrington, WA5 3LP

Role Type: Permanent

Employment Type: Full Time

United Utilities’ (UU) purpose is to deliver great water for a stronger, greener and healthier North West of England. We are committed to providing our services in a way that respects the environment, supports the economy, and benefits society.

We value diversity, inclusion and innovation in our workplace, and we foster a culture where our people can grow, excel, and be themselves.

We uphold our ethics, values and business model to fulfill our mission and, by setting clear goals and objectives, we create sustainable long-term value for our colleagues, customers and communities. Whether you work with a team that shares your vision or join a network of peers with similar interests, you will find a welcoming and supportive organisation to be part of.

We’ve got a lot to offer. You’ll be part of a thriving FTSE 100 company and will enjoy a range of core benefits that reflect your value and contribution:

• A generous annual leave package of 26 days, which increases to 30 days after four years of service (increases one day per year), in addition to 8 bank holidays
• A competitive pension scheme with up to 14% employer contribution, 21% combined, and life cover
• Car cash allowance - £5,000
• Up to 20% performance-related bonus scheme, as well as recognition awards for outstanding achievements
• A comprehensive healthcare plan through our company-funded scheme
• MyGymDiscounts - gym and wellness benefit that offers up to 25% off on gym memberships and digital fitness subscriptions
• Best Doctors
• Salary Finance
• Wealth at Work courses
• Deals and discounts
• EVolve Car Scheme
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Mental health first aiders
• ShareBuy
• Enhanced parental leave schemes

Job Purpose

Health, Safety and Wellbeing is critical to everything we do at United Utilities, and our Home Safe and Well activity is the core of our business. This role is part of our Safety Leadership Team, responsible for managing our high-performing team of H&S Business Partners to support and challenge delivery of best-in-class H&S performance in UU operational activities. Responsibilities include:

• Collaborating with the Head of Health and Safety Delivery and Operational Directors to develop and implement H&S plans that lead to sustainable improvements aligned with UU H&S strategy and risk profiles
• Identifying and escalating critical H&S issues to Operational Directors and H&S Leadership for support and intervention
• Working with the H&S Delivery team to develop strategies and improvement programs based on operational needs
• Developing the competence and capacity of the Operational H&S team and nurturing talent

Accountabilities & Responsibilities

• Participating in Operational Leadership meetings and field visits to support H&S policy implementation and improvements
• Analyzing health, safety, and wellbeing data to identify improvement opportunities
• Providing advice and coaching managers and colleagues on H&S requirements and leadership behaviors
• Ensuring effective investigation of H&S incidents
• Sharing lessons learned from incidents through engagement, roadshows, and team briefs
• Mentoring H&S team members through performance reviews and development plans

Technical Skills & Experience

• Proven record of improving health, safety, and wellbeing, with understanding of behavioral safety practices
• Strong investigation and root cause analysis skills
• Influencing, coaching, and negotiation skills with senior leadership
• Experience in communicating and presenting to senior management
• Line management experience including coaching and mentoring

This role may not be eligible for visa sponsorship.

Qualifications

• NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent in Health, Safety, and/or wellbeing
• Chartered Safety Professional (CMIOSH)

We rely on every employee to ensure our customers receive the best service. In return, we offer an excellent salary and development opportunities to support your career growth at UU.