Health & Safety Manager

Health & Safety Manager – Commercial Vehicle Sector Location: London / South East (multi-site travel) Salary: Up to £60,000 + 15% Bonus Job Type: Full Time, Permanent A leading commercial vehicle organisation is looking to recruit an experienced Health & Safety Manager to oversee and develop group-wide safety strategy across multiple sites in the South East of England. This Health & Safety Manager position will play a key role in shaping safety culture, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving continuous improvement across the business. The successful Health & Safety Manager will work closely with senior leadership to implement and manage a robust health and safety framework while supporting operational teams with expert guidance and best practice. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive Health & Safety Manager who enjoys influencing safety culture and working across multiple locations. Benefits - Salary up to £60,000 - 15% performance bonus - 24 days annual leave - Ability to carry over up to 5 days annual leave - Company pension contribution up to 5% - Private medical insurance - Life assurance - Duvet day - Monthly recognition awards - Ongoing professional development - Opportunity to shape group-wide health and safety strategy Responsibilities - Lead the development and implementation of the company’s Health & Safety strategy across multiple sites. - Act as the primary expert and point of contact for environmental, health and safety matters. - Develop, implement and continuously improve a structured Health & Safety Management System. - Provide coaching and guidance to site leadership teams to improve health and safety performance. - Deliver training initiatives including the implementation of an online Health & Safety training portal. - Manage relationships with regulators and external stakeholders regarding health and safety matters. - Lead scheduled and unscheduled Health & Safety audits across sites to ensure legislative compliance. - Oversee incident investigations, ensuring corrective actions are implemented effectively. - Monitor safety performance data, trends and risk indicators to identify improvement opportunities. - Produce regular reports on Health & Safety performance for senior management. - Ensure emergency management plans are in place and regularly tested across all locations. - Support the business in implementing occupational health guidance where required. Requirements - Degree qualified or equivalent in Health and Safety or a related discipline. - Previous experience required in a strategic or group-level Health & Safety Manager role. - Strong knowledge of UK health and safety legislation and regulatory frameworks. - Experience implementing and managing a Health & Safety Management System. - Proven ability to drive cultural change and improve health and safety performance. - Experience managing risk, incidents and safety investigations. - Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret safety data and trends. - Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels. - Flexible approach with willingness to travel regularly between sites (50–70% travel). - Self-motivated with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment. This Health & Safety Manager role offers the opportunity to influence safety culture across a major commercial vehicle operation. The successful Health & Safety Manager will join a collaborative leadership team and play a critical role in ensuring high standards of safety, compliance and operational excellence. If you are an experienced Health & Safety Manager looking for your next strategic opportunity within the commercial vehicle sector, we would like to hear from you. Apply now to discuss this Health & Safety Manager opportunity in confidence. John – Holt Automotive Recruitment john@holtautomotive.co.uk / 07955081481