Health & Safety Manager
Location: Rugby, Warwickshire – Site-Based (up to 1 day working from home available)
Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £50,000–£55,000 + Up to 10% Annual Bonus
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:45am – 5:30pm (Flexibility Required)
About the Role
We are supporting a highly respected, UK-based organisation within the trade and construction supply sector to recruit an experienced Health & Safety Manager. This is a critical position with full ownership of H&S strategy across UK operations, reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer and providing regular board-level updates.
The successful candidate will act as the H&S subject matter expert, ensuring legal compliance, fostering a strong safety culture, and maintaining safe working environments across a diverse operational landscape – including two warehouses, head office staff in Rugby, and around 50 remote field-based sales staff.
This is a predominantly site-based role, requiring a strong, visible presence across office and warehouse environments. Occasional remote work may be possible by exception.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead H&S compliance across all sites and functions, including office, warehouse, and remote workers
* Develop and implement the H&S strategy, supporting a culture of continuous improvement and safety-first behaviours
* Serve as the competent person for health and safety, ensuring compliance with UK legislation and industry standards
* Oversee all types of risk assessments, prioritising actions based on risk level
* Manage external audits, including ISO 45001 certification and related compliance programmes
* Maintain effective emergency preparedness and incident response plans
* Record, analyse and report on accidents, near misses and trends; lead corrective actions
* Facilitate regular Health & Safety Committee meetings and staff consultation
* Mentor and support a H&S Apprentice through their professional development
* Lead new H&S initiatives and projects across the UK operation
* Provide regular reporting to the COO and present monthly updates to the board
What We’re Looking For
* Minimum NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent) – essential
* At least 5 years’ experience in a health and safety role, preferably within warehousing or similar operational settings
* Proven experience in leading H&S programmes and managing or mentoring team members
* Strong knowledge of UK H&S legislation and risk management principles
* Hands-on experience with ISO 45001 and H&S audit processes
* Capable of writing and implementing policies, procedures and training materials
* Confident communicator with experience delivering presentations at senior level
* A practical, collaborative approach – accessible, visible, and proactive in the workplace
* Passion for driving positive safety culture and influencing behavioural change
* Exposure to facilities/building management would be advantageous for future development
What’s in it for You
* Salary: £50,000–£55,000 + up to 10% performance-related bonus
* Annual Leave: 23 days + 8 bank holidays (increasing with service up to 28 days)
* Health Cash Plan: Cover for medical, dental, optical, therapy and wellbeing costs for you and dependants
* Additional Benefits:
o 24/7 GP phone service & mental health support
o Enhanced pension scheme & life cover
o Discount schemes for retail, gym & dining
o Cycle to Work Scheme
o 2 paid Volunteering Days per year
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