Health & Safety Manager

Job Description:

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:

  • 24/7 GP phone service & mental health support

  • Enhanced pension scheme & life cover

  • Discount schemes for retail, gym & dining

  • Cycle to Work Scheme

  • 2 paid Volunteering Days per year