Health & Safety Manager
NMS Recruit Ltd t/a Russell Taylor Group
Location - Scotland with remote working (with travel across Scotland and occasional travel to England)
Are you an experienced Health & Safety professional looking to influence safety culture across a high-hazard environment?
Do you have experience working within COMAH-regulated industries and driving continuous improvement initiatives?
Would you like to play a key role in supporting operational teams and promoting best practice across multiple sites?
What's in it for you?
·£50,000 basic salary
·30 days annual leave plus bank holidays
·Option to buy or sell up to 5 days' holiday
·Pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution (7% employee contribution)
·Home-based working arrangement
·Opportunity to work across a varied portfolio of strategically important sites
·Ongoing professional development within a safety-critical environment
What will you be doing?
You'll work closely with the Health, Safety & Deputy Security Manager to support the strategic and operational delivery of occupational health and safety across the organisation, with a primary focus on sites in Scotland.
Your responsibilities will include:
·Acting as a competent person for occupational health and safety matters across the organisation
·Supporting the delivery of key health and safety objectives and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement
·Providing expert health and safety advice, guidance and support to site leadership teams
·Assisting in the development and implementation of systems and processes to ensure compliance with company standards and legal requirements
·Supporting the implementation of projects to ensure safe design and operation through effective risk management and application of ALARP principles
·Monitoring compliance with COMAH and wider UK health and safety legislation, including CDM, COSHH, Legionella and Asbestos regulations
·Promoting behavioural safety initiatives and workforce wellbeing programmes, including mental health awareness
·Supporting the implementation and continual improvement of the organisation's Safety Management System
·Conducting audits, inspections and reviews to assess compliance and identify improvement opportunities
·Investigating incidents and supporting the implementation of corrective actions
·Building effective relationships with internal stakeholders, regulatory bodies and operational teams to promote a positive safety culture
Where will you be doing it?
You'll be joining an organisation responsible for managing and maintaining critical fuel storage and distribution infrastructure supporting essential operations across the UK and overseas. Operating within a Major Accident Hazard environment, the organisation places safety, compliance and operational excellence at the heart of everything it does.
What you'll need:
·Candidates must be based in Scotland
·NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent health and safety qualification
·Chartered Membership of IOSH (CMIOSH), or working towards achieving this status
·Ideally degree qualified in Engineering or a related discipline
·A minimum of 2-3 years' experience in a Health & Safety management role within a COMAH-regulated environment
·Strong knowledge of UK health and safety legislation, including COMAH, CDM 2015, COSHH, Legionella and Asbestos regulations
·Experience developing and implementing Safety Management Systems and safety improvement programmes
·Strong understanding of auditing principles and experience conducting audits
·Knowledge of risk assessment techniques and safety data management systems
·Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels
·Strong technical report writing and analytical skills
·Full UK driving licence, preferably clean
This role requires regular travel throughout Scotland, with occasional travel to sites in England. Overnight stays away from home will be required.
Interview Process
Stage 1 Interviews: 8 July 2026 (Microsoft Teams)
Stage 2 Interviews: 22 July 2026 (Face-to-face - location to be confirmed)
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