Health & Safety Manager in Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire

Health & Safety Manager

Location: Burton-on-Trent

Salary: £45,000 – £55,000 + Company Car

Industry: Plant Hire / Construction

We are working with an established plant hire business that is looking to appoint a Health & Safety Advisor to support the business across its operations.

This is a varied, practical role that will involve maintaining and improving Health & Safety systems, ensuring the business remains compliant, and working closely with engineers, depot teams, customers and site-based personnel.

The ideal candidate will have experience within plant hire, construction, aggregates, civil engineering or a similar environment, and will be comfortable operating in a practical, operational setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and regularly update the company's Health & Safety systems, policies and procedures.
• Ensure the business remains compliant with relevant Health & Safety legislation, regulations and industry standards.
• Carry out site and depot inspections, identifying risks and ensuring appropriate actions are taken.
• Work closely with engineers and operational teams to provide practical Health & Safety advice.
• Liaise with clients and customers regarding Health & Safety requirements and compliance.
• Support the safe operation, maintenance and use of mobile plant and equipment.
• Review and update risk assessments, method statements and other Health & Safety documentation.
• Monitor Health & Safety performance and maintain accurate records and reporting systems.
• Assist with incident and accident investigations, identifying corrective and preventative actions.
• Support audits and ensure any actions arising are followed through to completion.
• Provide Health & Safety guidance and support to employees across the business.
• Help promote a strong and proactive Health & Safety culture throughout the organisation.

About You

We're looking for someone who understands that good Health & Safety is about more than just paperwork and policies. You will be practical, approachable and confident working with engineers, customers and operational teams.

Ideally, you will have:

• NEBOSH qualification.
• IOSH qualification/membership.
• Around 5 years' Health & Safety experience — although this is not essential for the right person.
• Experience within plant hire, construction, aggregates, quarrying, civil engineering or a similar industry.
• Good understanding of Health & Safety legislation and compliance.
• Experience with risk assessments, RAMS, audits, inspections and incident investigations.
• Experience working around heavy plant, machinery or engineering environments would be advantageous.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• The confidence to liaise with clients, engineers, depot staff and management.
• A practical and proactive approach to Health & Safety.
• A full UK driving licence.

What's on Offer

• £45,000 – £55,000 salary, depending on experience.
• Company car.
• A varied role within an established plant hire business.
• The opportunity to work across Health & Safety, compliance, engineering and customer-facing activities.
• A practical role where you can have a direct impact on the company's Health & Safety standards.