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 evolved into a specialist multi‑modal operator and is now set into four closely run divisions to reflect the diverse nature of the business and the clients it serves. The four divisions are integrated between each other, allowing a ‘one‑stop‑shop’ service.
Transport – 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 – route surveying, site access studies & reporting
The company specialises 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, a 10‑acre site in Goole, a 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; it would suit an individual looking to further their career in health & safety / compliance in the transport sector.
Key Responsibilities
* Assist in completing ‘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
* 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 (like PPE)
* Maintain detailed records of incidents, training, inspections and assessments
All Other Reasonable Requirements
* Good understanding of MS Office, particularly Excel spreadsheets / PowerPoint
* Interest in current developments in Health & Safety and Environmental legislation
* NEBOSH Certificate (minimum) – Diploma or equivalent qualification desirable
* Demonstrated high level of 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 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 available for the successful candidate, after successful completion of probationary period
* A varied workload and opportunity to help grow and develop the compliance department, contributing to the company’s continued development and your own prospects for promotion
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