Health & Safety Lead – Preston – Bamber Bridge
The Health & Safety Lead is a site-based leadership role responsible for driving continuous improvement in health, safety and environmental performance across Baxi's Preston manufacturing, warehouse and distribution operations.
While the role has no direct reports, you'll act as the Health & Safety Lead for the Preston site, working closely with operational leaders to influence, coach and support the delivery of a positive safety culture. You'll play a key role in translating the Company's HSE strategy into practical site-based improvements, ensuring legal compliance, reducing risk and supporting operational excellence.
As part of the wider UK HSE team, you'll receive support and collaborate with colleagues across the business, making this an excellent opportunity for an experienced Health & Safety Advisor or Senior Advisor looking to take the next step into a broader site leadership role.
We're looking for an experienced Health, Safety and Environment professional who enjoys working closely with operational teams to improve safety performance and drive continuous improvement within a manufacturing environment.
You may already be working as a Senior Health & Safety Advisor, Health & Safety Advisor or in a similar role and be ready to take ownership of HSE at site level. You'll be confident influencing managers, coaching colleagues and building strong relationships across the business to embed best practice.
You'll be proactive, organised and analytical, using data and practical problem-solving skills to identify trends, reduce risk and deliver measurable improvements. Strong communication skills, sound judgement and a collaborative approach are essential.
As Health & Safety Lead, you'll be responsible for supporting the implementation and continuous improvement of the Company's Health, Safety and Environmental strategy across the Preston manufacturing and warehouse operations.
Working in partnership with Production, Engineering and Warehouse leadership teams, you'll provide expert advice, coaching and support to ensure legal compliance, maintain ISO 45001 standards and continue developing a positive safety culture across site.
This is a highly visible role that offers the opportunity to influence operational performance, lead improvement initiatives and build experience across all aspects of manufacturing Health, Safety and Environmental management.
Monday to Friday - 37 Hours per Week - No Weekends
Build strong relationships with Production, Engineering and Warehouse leadership teams, providing support, challenge and practical solutions to continually improve HSE performance.
We're leading the energy transition to zero carbon by offering complete residential and commercial heating and hot water solutions. As one team across the UK and Ireland, and with the backing of our global parent company, BDR Thermea Group, we work together with a collective knowledge and expertise that's literally centuries in the making.
We're proud of our heritage, manufacturing in the UK since 1866, and we're experienced in adapting to changing needs.
Preston – Home to our Manufacturing since 1866 – Bamber Bridge – PR5 6FN
Our package includes a competitive basic salary plus a variable incentive. We also offer:
Baxi is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to creating an inclusive working environment. We do not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.
At BDR Thermea Group, we believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) are critical to our success. We are committed to creating a workplace where every potential future employee feels valued, respected, and empowered to bring their whole selves to work. Please check out our DE&I policy on our website to find out more.
