Hours: 40 hrs per week (Mon–Fri, 8am–5pm) – flexibility to travel across multiple sites across London About The Role: We are looking for a hands‑on Health & Safety Manager to lead, develop and embed a strong safety and environmental culture across our head office and 6 branch operations. You will ensure full legislative compliance, drive continuous improvement and mentor our Health & Safety Advisor, supporting safe, efficient and profitable operations.

Company Pension Scheme Performance Bonus Group Life Assurance – up to 3x Salary (subject to length of service) Staff Discount Free Breakfast every morning Cycle to Work Scheme Employee Assistance Programme Long Service Awards Birthday Day Off

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and maintain all Health & Safety and environmental policies, ensuring compliance with UK legislation across all sites. Conduct risk assessments, audits and inspections across branches, warehouses and transport operations, driving corrective actions. Investigate accidents, incidents and near misses, producing reports and implementing preventative measures. Deliver H&S training, toolbox talks and colleague engagement initiatives companywide. Manage H&S systems and records (training, incidents, audits, risk assessments) using Opus. Drive continuous improvement in safety culture while supporting operational efficiency, sales and margin performance.

Key Requirements:

Proven H&S experience within a builders’ merchant, construction or similar industrial environment. Strong working knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation and best practice (COSHH, manual handling, PPE, working at height). Experience managing or mentoring H&S professionals and working closely with HR on complex issues. Confident communicator with the ability to influence at colleague and senior leadership level. Competent user of H&S management systems and MS Office, with strong reporting and data analysis skills.

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