Health and Safety Manager at Collett & Sons Ltd
Location: Halifax, HX2 0DF
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Salary: Competitive
Hours: Monday to Friday 08:00 to 17:00
About Collett & Sons
Collett & Sons Ltd is a successful family‑owned company established in 1928, originally a transport company, now a specialist multi‑modal operator with divisions in Transport, Heavy Lift, Marine, and Consulting, servicing Oil & Gas, Power Generation, Heavy Engineering, Renewables, and Civil & Infrastructure markets across the UK and worldwide.
Key Responsibilities
* Assist in completing ‘Quality, Environmental and Health & Safety' reviews and audits
* Develop, implement, and monitor health and safety policies, procedures, and goals aligned 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
* Organise 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 (e.g., PPE)
* Maintain detailed records of incidents, training, inspections, and assessments
Requirements
* Good understanding of MS Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint
* Interest in current developments in Health & Safety and Environmental legislation
* NEBOSH Certificate (minimum) – Diploma or equivalent qualification desirable
* Strong competence in documenting, recording and reporting
* Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel between sites when required
* Experience and understanding of ISO9001 & 14001 standards beneficial
* Proven experience conducting health and safety audits
* Experience implementing and managing integrated management systems
* Experience conducting audits, investigations, and risk assessments
* Proven experience in a manufacturing, FMCG, or industrial environment (beneficial)
* Excellent communication and organisational skills
Benefits
* 28 days holiday per year, including Bank Holidays
* Company contributions to the pension scheme (subject to conditions)
* Overnight subsistence costs paid when away from base
* Holiday purchase scheme (subject to conditions)
* CPD provided after successful completion of probation
* A varied workload with opportunities to help grow and develop the compliance department and prospects for promotion
To apply for this Health and Safety Manager opportunity, submit your CV now.
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