Collett & Sons have an exciting opportunity for a Health and Safety Manager to join our team in Halifax. Location: Halifax, HX2 0DF Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Salary: Competitive Hours: Monday to Friday 08:00 to 17:00 About Us: Collett & Sons Ltd is a successful family-owned Company, established since 1928. Originally founded as a Transport Company, it has developed in to a specialist multi-modal operator and has been set in to 4 closely run Divisions to reflect the diverse nature of the business and clients it serves. The 4 Divisions are integrated between each other which allow a ‘One stop shop' service. Transport - Undertaking General transport, Freight Forwarding and Warehousing Heavy Lift - Heavy transport, Crane Hire, Lifting & Project management Marine - Vessel Chartering operations, Stevedoring, Port and Ships Agency services Consulting - Undertaking Route surveying, site access studies & reporting The Company specialise in the Oil & Gas, Power Generation, Heavy Engineering, Renewables and Civil & Infrastructure markets, transporting and moving difficult loads within the UK & Worldwide. We operate from our 5-acre head office site in Halifax, 10-acre site in Goole, 5-acre site in Grangemouth, offices in Bradford, Scotland and a depot in Dublin, Ireland. Health and Safety Manager - The Role: This is a varied role where you will become part of the existing team and learn the maintenance of management systems and training requirements within a dynamic and fast-moving operation. The role involves a large amount of autonomy; this would suit an individual looking to further their career in Health & Safety / Compliance in the transport sector. Health and Safety Manager - Key Responsibilities: - Assisting to complete ‘Quality, Environmental and Health & Safety' reviews and audits - Develop, implement, and monitor health and safety policies, procedures, and goals, aligning them with business objectives - Conduct regular risk assessments, identify hazards, and implement control measures and safe systems - Ensure adherence to all local, national, and industry-specific health, safety, and environmental laws and regulations of work - Organize training, conduct safety briefings, promote awareness, and build a proactive safety culture - Perform safety inspections, audits, and performance reviews of personnel, equipment, and work areas - Investigate accidents, near misses, and illnesses to determine causes and prevent recurrence; report serious incidents as required (e.g., RIDDOR) - Provide expert guidance to management, department heads, and employees on safety matters and equipment use (like PPE) - Maintain detailed records of incidents, training, inspections, and assessments. All other reasonable requirements Health and Safety Manager - You: - Good understanding of MS Office, but particularly Excel spreadsheets / PowerPoint - Interest in current developments in Health & Safety and Environmental legislation - NEBOSH Certificate (minimum) - Diploma or equivalent qualification desirable - Demonstrates a high level of competence of documenting, recording and reporting - Full UK driving license and flexibility to travel between sites when required - Experience and understanding of ISO9001 & 14001 standards would be beneficial but not essential - Proven experience in conducting health and safety audits - Experience in implementing and managing integrated management systems, preferred - Experience conducting audits, investigations, and risk assessments - Proven experience in a manufacturing, FMCG, or industrial environment (beneficial but not essential) - Excellent communication and organisational skills Benefits: - 28 days Holiday per year including Bank Holiday - Company contributions to the Company pension scheme are offered subject to conditions - Overnight subsistence costs are paid when away from base - Holiday Purchase scheme subject to conditions - CPD will be provided for the correct candidate, after successful completion of probationary period - A varied work load and will have opportunity to help grow and develop the compliance department, contributing to the Company's continued development and their own prospects for promotion To submit your CV for this Health and Safety Manager opportunity click ‘Apply' now!