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Health & Safety Manager\nHybrid, 1 to 2 days from home\nRegion - Primarily, South West /Thames Valley/ West Midlands\nto £50,000 per annum plus £6000 car allowance\n42.5 hours\nOur client is looking for a Health and Safety Manager that will be responsible for developing, implementing and maintaining the organisations Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) management system across all automotive sites.\nThe right candidate will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels. They will have strong analytical and report writing abilities as well as proficient in Microsoft Office.\nYou will look add value by ensuring full compliance with UK H&S legislation, drive a strong safety culture, and minimise risk associated with all aspects of the auto trade, including workshops, showrooms, parts departments, and customer areas.\nRequired Qualifications and Experience:\nEducation: A recognised Health and Safety qualification, such as a NEBOSH National General Certificate.\nExperience: Proven experience in a dedicated Health and Safety role, preferably within the automotive, engineering, manufacturing, or similar high-risk technical environment.\nKnowledge: Strong working knowledge of UK Health, Safety, and Environmental legislation. Specific knowledge of safety relating to Work Place Transport Regulations, vehicle repair, lifting equipment (LOLER), and hazardous substances (COSHH) is essential.\nKey Responsibilitie\nPolicy and System Management\n * Develop, implement, and review comprehensive HSE policies, procedures, and safe systems of work (SSOW) tailored to the auto trade environment (e.g., working with vehicle lifts, handling hazardous substances, managing fire safety in workshops).\n * Maintain and continuously improve the H&S Management System, ensuring it meets standards like ISO 45001 (where applicable)\n * Compliance and Auditing:Ensure the business adheres to all relevant UK legislation, including the Health and Safety at Work etc.

Act 1974 and associated regulations (e.g., LOLER, PUWER, COSHH, DSEAR).Conduct regular internal audits, inspections, and site safety checks across all locations.Manage and coordinate external H&S audits and regulatory visits (e.g., HSE inspectors).\n * Risk Management:Undertake and review comprehensive risk assessments for all activities, equipment, and processes, particularly in high-risk areas like vehicle maintenance bays and paint spray booths.Implement effective control measures to mitigate identified risks.\n * Incident Management:Lead where required the investigation of all accidents, incidents, and near-misses, ensuring thorough root cause analysis.Manage RIDDOR reporting where legally required.Develop and implement corrective and preventative actions to avoid recurrence.\n * Training and Culture:Develop and deliver H&S training programs for all staff (including induction, manual handling, fire warden, and COSHH training).Champion a positive and proactive safety culture through engagement, communication, and visible safety leadership.\n * Environmental:Manage environmental compliance, including the safe storage and disposal of waste oils, chemicals, and scrap materials in line with UK regulations (e.g., Environmental Protection Act 1990).\nResearch shows that some people are less likely to apply for a role unless they meet 100% of the criteria. As long as you are experienced for the role, and hold the relevant and required qualifications, we encourage you to apply\nBenefits for you\nAn extra day off for your Birthday\nBusiness close 24 December and 27 December in 2025, so you can enjoy your time off over the festive per\n23 days of annual leave per year PLUS Bank Holidays\nFour times death in service benefit.\nWorking for an official Great Place to Work™️ and UK Best Workplace.\nWorking for a Best UK Workplace for Wellbeing and Development.\nAwarded Armed Forces Covenant Silver Award (RLS)\nWorking with our award-winning team – we are Motor Trader’s CV Employer of the Year and won silver at the internal communication and engagement awards for our new starter onboarding process.\nAuto-enrolment pension.\nSelf-development journal\nEnhanced Maternity and Paternity pay policies.\nAccess to our wellness programme and Employee Assistance Programmes, including WeCare from Canada Life (EAP and 24HR Online GP access and second Medical Opinion).\nMental Health First Aiders.\nReward and recognition programmes, including our annual Group Awards and opportunities to attend the Wembley box as a celebration of your hard work and dedication.\nAnnual appraisals programme and progression opportunities.\nManufacturer training and access to our in-house training.\nLong service recognition and annual leave increase after 5 years’ service.\nBranded uniform\nCharities of the Year programme, Army Sport sponsors and community engagement initiatives\nForward Assist Recruitment is operating as an employment agency. Forward Assist Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities employer; we welcome applicants from all backgrounds

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