Health and Safety Manager
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Job Location:
Northampton - UK
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Description
Health & Safety Manager (HSQE)
Location - Northampton
Hours - Monday Friday 8:00am 5:00pm
Salary -per annum
About the Role
We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established and growing organisation who are seeking an experienced Health & Safety Manager (HSQE) to lead and develop their Health Safety Quality and Environmental strategy.
This is a senior-level role reporting directly to the Senior Management Team and Directors with responsibility for ensuring compliance driving continuous improvement and embedding a strong safety culture across workshop and site-based operations.
The environment includes high-risk activities such as lifting operations working at height heavy plant usage and complex installation projects - making this a hands-on and highly influential position.
Key Responsibilities
Health & Safety Leadership
- Develop implement and continuously improve the Health & Safety Management System.
- Ensure compliance with the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 and associated regulations including:
- LOLER
- PUWER
- CDM Regulations 2015
- Work at Height Regulations 2005
- COSHH Regulations 2002
- Lead accident and incident investigations and implement corrective actions.
- Conduct site inspections and internal audits across workshop and project sites.
- Develop safe systems of work for mechanical and steel operations.
- Monitor H&S KPIs and report performance to senior leadership.
- Promote a proactive positive safety culture throughout the organisation.
ISO & Compliance Management
- Manage and maintain the Integrated Management System (IMS) covering:
- ISO 9001
- ISO 14001
- ISO 45001
- Lead external surveillance and re-certification audits.
- Conduct internal audits and management reviews.
- Oversee document control and compliance records.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the business.
Risk & Operational Support
- Review and approve Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS).
- Maintain risk registers and ensure mitigation controls are effective.
- Support planning for high-risk works including lifting and working at height.
- Manage subcontractor pre-qualification and competency assessments.
- Maintain COSHH assessments and related documentation.
Training & Development
- Identify training needs and maintain a company-wide training matrix.
- Deliver toolbox talks and safety briefings.
- Ensure workforce competency for high-risk activities.
- Maintain up-to-date training and certification records.
What They Are Looking For
Essential:
- Proven experience in a Health & Safety Manager or HSQE leadership role.
- Experience managing ISO 9001 ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 systems.
- NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent).
- Strong knowledge of UK H&S legislation.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills.
Desirable:
- Internal or Lead Auditor qualification.
- Experience within mechanical structural steel construction or heavy engineering environments.
Personal Attributes
- Strong leadership presence with the ability to influence at all levels.
- Proactive solutions-focused and commercially aware.
- High attention to detail.
- Confident working independently and as part of a senior leadership team.
If you are an experienced HSQE professional looking for a strategic and impactful role in a technically challenging environment please apply for a confidential conversation with Gabriella Saunders at ACS Staffing Solutions!
Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
ACS Staffing Solutions is an experienced recruitment agency based in the Midlands. We specialise in temporary and permanent recruitment across the UK.
