Job description:

We are seeking a hands-on Head of Health, Safety & Facilities to oversee health and safety, facilities, and fleet operations across multiple company sites, including engineering workshops and a marina.

This operational role is responsible for ensuring all sites are safe, compliant, and well-maintained, while supporting site teams in their day-to-day activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with UK health and safety legislation and company policies across all sites.
• Provide updates to management on safety performance, maintenance issues, and compliance matters.
• Maintain and review risk assessments, method statements, and safe systems of work.
• Conduct regular site inspections across engineering workshops, yards, offices, and the marina location.
• Investigate accidents, incidents, and near misses, ensuring corrective actions are implemented.
• Support managers and supervisors in promoting a proactive health and safety culture.
• Ensure emergency procedures, including fire safety and evacuation plans, are in place and regularly reviewed.
• Deliver or coordinate health and safety training and ensure sites remain prepared for inspections or audits.
• Oversee the day-to-day maintenance and operation of company facilities across all sites, ensuring buildings, workshops, yards, and marina infrastructure remain safe and operational.
• Coordinate repairs, maintenance work, and contractor activities.
• Manage site maintenance schedules and ensure statutory inspections and servicing are completed.
• Support facilities improvements, refurbishments, and site maintenance projects.
• Manage the company fleet of vehicles across all sites, ensuring vehicles are serviced, maintained, and compliant with legal requirements.
• Maintain fleet records, monitor vehicle condition, and coordinate repairs or replacements where required.
• Provide guidance to drivers on safe and compliant vehicle use.
• Ensure contractors follow company health and safety procedures.
• Maintain accurate records relating to health and safety, facilities, and fleet management.

Skills and Experience

• Experience in health and safety management in an operational environment.
• Good knowledge of UK health and safety legislation.
• Experience managing facilities, building maintenance, or site operations.
• Experience managing company vehicles or fleet operations.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple sites.
• NEBOSH or equivalent health and safety qualification. (Desirable)
• Experience in engineering, industrial, or workshop environments.
• Experience managing contractors and maintenance providers

Working Pattern

• Monday to Friday 8.30 AM - 5.00 PM

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Company Car or Car Allowance (fuel costs covered with car)
• BUPA Family Medical Covered
• Enhanced Pension
• Enhanced Holiday Allowance