Job Purpose
Reporting to the Head of SHEQ, the Health & Safety Manager will lead health and safety activities across all Northern region operational sites. This role ensures local compliance with UK Health & Safety regulations, will drive proactive safety culture initiatives and provide hands on support to operational teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure compliance with Company policies, management systems, the Health and Safety at Work Act and all other applicable legislation.
- Provide operational SHEQ support across allocated sites, working with managers and supervisors to embed safe, compliant and consistent working practices.
- Carry out planned and unplanned site inspections, audits, workplace observations and risk assessments, ensuring findings are communicated and actions are effectively followed through to completion.
- Deliver and coordinate health and safety training, inductions, toolbox talks and operational briefings, promoting understanding and engagement across the business.
- Support the consistent implementation of Company quality, safety and environmental standards across all operational locations, identifying opportunities to improve compliance, efficiency and operational performance.
- Support departmental projects and business improvement initiatives, managing agreed priorities and escalating risks or resource constraints where they may impact delivery.
Technology & Automation
- Use Company systems, including Smartlog, Samsara and other business platforms, to manage inspections, incidents, audits, actions and compliance records.
- Support the continued development and implementation of digital systems, automation and reporting tools to improve operational efficiency and compliance.
- Maintain accurate, timely and auditable digital records to support operational management, assurance activities and external accreditation.
Quality & Efficiency
- Monitor and report on safety performance and KPIs such as near miss reporting, incident rate, corrective and preventative actions and employee training.
- Verify that agreed SHEQ standards are applied consistently across all locations, supporting managers to address gaps and share good practice.
- Contribute to the review and continual improvement of operational procedures, documentation and management systems, ensuring they remain practical, effective and aligned with business needs.
Required Skills & Experience
- NEBOSH National General Certificate or equivalent (NEBOSH Diploma preferred)
- Proven experience in a Health & Safety role within powered access hire, construction, plant hire or industrial services sectors.
- In depth knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation.
- Proficiency with hire desk systems, CRM software, and Microsoft Office.
- Ability to work under pressure, multitask, and meet deadlines.
- Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
- Knowledge of powered access equipment and industry regulations (e.g., LOLER, PUWER) is desirable.
- Ability to travel across multiple sites
- Full UK driving license
The Company
At Hire Safe Solutions, we’re proud to be a leading provider of powered access solutions and related products for working at height. Since our founding in 2013, we’ve built a reputation for being honest, reliable, and responsive.
We strive to be the most respected powered access provider by delivering exceptional service, uncompromising safety, and innovative solutions that elevate our customers’ success and set new standards across the industry.
We’re passionate about our customers, our team, and the power of innovation. Our business is constantly evolving to meet the changing needs of our clients and to stay ahead in a dynamic market.
Safety is at the heart of everything we do. With curious minds and a forward-thinking approach, we’re committed to being at the cutting edge of powered access technology. Our fast-paced, collaborative environment thrives on purposeful communication and genuine interest in our customers and their businesses.
We take pride in helping businesses deliver their projects successfully - offering expert guidance and tailored solutions so they can focus on what they do best: growing and making money.
When our customers succeed, we succeed. When our people grow, our business grows with them.
Why work with us
We're a fast-growing, people-first business where ideas turn into action and doing things right is how success is built.
- Competitive salary
- 26 days annual leave + bank holidays
- Private medical insurance & health cash plan
- Group life assurance, critical illness cover & income protection
- Pension - employer match up to 10%
Apply Now - Lets build a safer, sustainable future together.
Pay: £45,000.00-£50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
Application question(s):
- Have you worked within construction, powered access or plant hire?
Experience:
- Health and Safety : 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
