Health & Safety Manager – Commercial Vehicle Sector
Location: London / South East (multi-site travel)
Salary: Up to £60,000 + 15% Bonus
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent
A leading commercial vehicle organisation is looking to recruit an experienced Health & Safety Manager to oversee and develop group-wide safety strategy across multiple sites in the South East of England. This Health & Safety Manager position will play a key role in shaping safety culture, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving continuous improvement across the business.
The successful Health & Safety Manager will work closely with senior leadership to implement and manage a robust health and safety framework while supporting operational teams with expert guidance and best practice. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive Health & Safety Manager who enjoys influencing safety culture and working across multiple locations.
Benefits
Salary up to £60,000
15% performance bonus
24 days annual leave
Ability to carry over up to 5 days annual leave
Company pension contribution up to 5%
Private medical insurance
Life assurance
Duvet day
Monthly recognition awards
Ongoing professional development
Opportunity to shape group-wide health and safety strategy
Responsibilities
Lead the development and implementation of the company’s Health & Safety strategy across multiple sites.
Act as the primary expert and point of contact for environmental, health and safety matters.
Develop, implement and continuously improve a structured Health & Safety Management System.
Provide coaching and guidance to site leadership teams to improve health and safety performance.
Deliver training initiatives including the implementation of an online Health & Safety training portal.
Manage relationships with regulators and external stakeholders regarding health and safety matters.
Lead scheduled and unscheduled Health & Safety audits across sites to ensure legislative compliance.
Oversee incident investigations, ensuring corrective actions are implemented effectively.
Monitor safety performance data, trends and risk indicators to identify improvement opportunities.
Produce regular reports on Health & Safety performance for senior management.
Ensure emergency management plans are in place and regularly tested across all locations.
Support the business in implementing occupational health guidance where required.
Requirements
Degree qualified or equivalent in Health and Safety or a related discipline.
Previous experience required in a strategic or group-level Health & Safety Manager role.
Strong knowledge of UK health and safety legislation and regulatory frameworks.
Experience implementing and managing a Health & Safety Management System.
Proven ability to drive cultural change and improve health and safety performance.
Experience managing risk, incidents and safety investigations.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret safety data and trends.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
Flexible approach with willingness to travel regularly between sites (50–70% travel).
Self-motivated with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
This Health & Safety Manager role offers the opportunity to influence safety culture across a major commercial vehicle operation. The successful Health & Safety Manager will join a collaborative leadership team and play a critical role in ensuring high standards of safety, compliance and operational excellence.
If you are an experienced Health & Safety Manager looking for your next strategic opportunity within the commercial vehicle sector, we would like to hear from you.
Apply now to discuss this Health & Safety Manager opportunity in confidence.
John – Holt Automotive Recruitment
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