About Pearsons Glass
Founded in 1901, Pearsons Glass has built a reputation as one of the UK's leading specialist glass manufacturers and processors. From architectural and decorative glass to heritage restoration and bespoke glazing solutions, we pride ourselves on quality, craftsmanship and customer service. As our business continues to grow, we are investing in our people and processes to ensure we continue to operate safely, efficiently and compliantly.
We are now looking to appoint a proactive and enthusiastic Health & Safety Manager to lead our Health & Safety function whilst also taking ownership of our Transport Compliance operations following a structured handover from our current Transport Supervisor.
Reporting directly to the Managing Director, this is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to take the next step in their career and become a key member of our management team.
About the Role
Health & Safety will be your primary responsibility, ensuring we maintain a safe working environment, comply with legislation and continue developing a positive safety culture across the business.
Alongside this, following a structured handover, you will assume responsibility for the management of our transport compliance and fleet operations. Whilst previous transport experience would be advantageous, we are committed to supporting the successful candidate through professional development, including funding the Transport Manager CPC qualification where appropriate. This is a varied, hands-on role requiring someone who enjoys working with people, solving problems and continuously improving the way a business operates.
Key Responsibilities
Health & Safety
- Lead the company's Health & Safety Management System.
- Work closely with our external Health & Safety consultants to ensure legal compliance.
- Develop, review and maintain company Health & Safety policies and procedures.
- Produce, review and update Risk Assessments.
- Maintain COSHH Assessments.
- Carry out regular workplace inspections across both company sites.
- Investigate accidents, incidents and near misses, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.
- Deliver engaging toolbox talks and Health & Safety briefings.
- Chair monthly Health & Safety meetings.
- Coach and support managers with their Health & Safety responsibilities.
- Promote positive Health & Safety behaviours throughout the business.
- Coordinate customer, insurance and HSE inspections.
- Monitor Health & Safety performance and produce monthly KPI reports.
- Ensure statutory inspections and compliance requirements are completed.
Transport Compliance & Fleet Management
Following a structured handover, you will take responsibility for:
- Planning and coordinating daily delivery routes.
- Ensuring compliance with Drivers' Hours Regulations and Working Time Directive requirements.
- Monitoring tachograph data and driver infringements.
- Managing vehicle inspections, servicing and preventative maintenance schedules.
- Coordinating MOTs, repairs and statutory vehicle inspections.
- Monitoring telematics and vehicle performance.
- Maintaining fleet compliance documentation.
- Supporting vehicle defect reporting and corrective actions.
- Working closely with production and customer service teams to ensure efficient delivery schedules.
- Managing the company's transport compliance systems and records.
Current fleet includes:
- 1 x HGV
- 4 x Tachograph-equipped vehicles
- 3 x Company Vans
- Forklift Trucks
Skills & Experience
Essential
- NEBOSH General Certificate
- Minimum 3 years' Health & Safety experience within manufacturing or engineering
- Experience carrying out Risk Assessments
- COSHH knowledge
- Accident investigation experience
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent organisational skills
- Practical, hands-on approach
- Good Microsoft Office skills
- Full UK Driving Licence
Desirable
- Manufacturing or Glass Industry experience
- Previous transport or logistics experience
- Experience coaching managers
- Knowledge of Tachograph systems
- Knowledge of Drivers' Hours Regulations
Personal Attributes
We are looking for someone who:
- Leads by example.
- Enjoys working with people.
- Is visible and approachable on the shop floor.
- Can positively influence behaviour.
- Takes ownership of problems.
- Has excellent attention to detail.
- Is organised and self-motivated.
- Has a genuine passion for improving Health & Safety.
- Enjoys learning and developing new skills.
Professional Development
At Pearsons Glass we believe in investing in our people.
The successful candidate will receive ongoing professional development including opportunities to gain:
- Transport Manager training
- First Aid Instructor qualification
- Higher level Health & Safety qualifications
What Success Looks Like
Within your first 12 months you will have:
- Developed strong relationships across the business.
- Continued to improve our Health & Safety culture.
- Successfully taken ownership of the transport function.
- Improved compliance reporting.
- Delivered engaging Health & Safety training.
- Supported successful customer and HSE audits.
- Improved fleet compliance and operational efficiency.
Benefits
- Competitive Salary
- Company Pension
- Life Assurance
- Simply Health Benefit Plan
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Ongoing professional development
- Supportive management team
- Long-term career opportunities
Why Join Pearsons Glass?
We're proud of our history—but we're even more excited about our future.
We believe in investing in our people, giving them the opportunity to grow, develop and make a real impact.
If you're ready to take the next step in your Health & Safety career and would like to play a key role within a growing manufacturing business, we'd love to hear from you.
There will be a two stage interview firstly over Teams and then in our Liverpool Head Office. Please note that you will be required to prove your right to work in the UK before attending an interview. We are unable to consider any applications without this documentation.
Pay: £45,000.00-£50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Bereavement leave
- Canteen
- Cycle to work scheme
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Enhanced paternity leave
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
- Sick pay
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
