Health, Safety & Environmental Manager at Autochair, Alfreton

Health, Safety & Environmental Manager

Location: Based in Alfreton, DE55 7RG
Salary: Competitive, DOE + Excellent Benefits!
Contract: Full time, Permanent
Benefits: 23 days holiday + bank holidays, Pension Scheme, Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Programme, Profit-Related Pay, Auto Enrolment Pension

Are you a passionate Health, Safety & Environmental professional looking to make a meaningful impact in an organisation that genuinely improves people's lives

We are looking for an experienced Health, Safety & Environment Manager to join our Operations team.

Our HSE Manager will support three market-leading businesses within the mobility sector, each dedicated to improving independence and quality of life for people with mobility needs.

Autochair is one of the UK's leading manufacturers of vehicle adaptation solutions, helping individuals and families maintain their independence through innovative products including hoists, transfer plates, turning seats and driving aids.

AIC (Adaptation Installation Company) specialises in the installation of vehicle adaptations across the UK, providing expert fitting and technical support services that enable customers to travel safely and confidently.

Mobility in Motion is a trusted supplier of mobility and vehicle adaptation products, supporting individuals, healthcare professionals and businesses with solutions designed to make travel more accessible and independent.

Together, our businesses share a common purpose: transforming lives through mobility solutions. As our Health, Safety & Environment Manager, you'll play a critical role in supporting all three organisations, ensuring the highest standards of health, safety, environmental compliance and operational excellence are maintained across multiple sites, teams and activities.

The Role – Health, Safety and Environmental Manager

Reporting to the Head of Operations, you will take ownership of the business's Health, Safety & Environmental function, ensuring that all sites, employees, contractors and operations meet the highest standards of safety, compliance and environmental responsibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain the company's Health, Safety & Environmental policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant health, safety and environmental legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Lead ISO 9001:2015 documentation, compliance activities and audit programmes.
• Conduct regular site inspections, audits and compliance reviews.
• Manage incident reporting processes, investigations, root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Support managers across the business to promote safe working practices and policy adherence.
• Deliver Health, Safety & Environmental inductions and ongoing training initiatives.
• Coordinate statutory inspections, examinations, testing and training activities.
• Develop and manage risk assessments, method statements and COSHH assessments.
• Chair Health, Safety & Environmental meetings and drive continuous improvement actions.
• Monitor contractor compliance, undertake pre-qualification audits and assess subcontractor performance.
• Carry out behavioural safety observations and workplace assessments.
• Produce monthly Health, Safety & Environmental reports for senior leadership and Board meetings.
• Manage environmental compliance reporting, including areas such as WEEE, packaging and batteries regulations.
• Promote a proactive culture where safety, wellbeing and environmental responsibility are embedded in everyday operations.

About You

To be successful in this role, you'll be a proactive and hands-on Health & Safety professional who can engage with employees at all levels, influence positive behaviours, and drive continuous improvement.

You'll be comfortable balancing strategic compliance responsibilities with practical operational support and will have a genuine passion for creating safe and sustainable working environments.

Essential Qualifications

• NEBOSH General Certificate
• NEBOSH Fire Certificate
• IOSH Managing Safely
• ISO 9001 Internal Auditor qualification

Why Join Us

This is an opportunity to play a pivotal role within a purpose-driven organisation that genuinely makes a difference to people's lives.

You'll have the autonomy to shape and develop Health, Safety & Environmental standards across the business while working with a team that values innovation, collaboration and integrity.

If you're passionate about creating safer workplaces, driving compliance, and leading continuous improvement, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to become our next Health, Safety & Environment Manager.