Facilities Health and Safety Manager

Role Overview We are seeking a proactive and hands-on Facilities & Health & Safety Manager to take ownership of site management and ensure full compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards. This is a part-time role responsible for maintaining a safe, efficient, and compliant working environment across both workshop and office areas. The role combines operational oversight with the development and implementation of health & safety systems, policies, and continuous improvement initiatives appropriate for a growing SME. Key Responsibilities Health & Safety Management

• Lead and manage all aspects of health & safety compliance across the business.
• Develop, implement, and maintain H&S policies and procedures in line with UK legislation.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations (e.g. HSE requirements, COSHH, PUWER, manual handling).
• Conduct and regularly review risk assessments and method statements (RAMS).
• Investigate incidents, accidents, and near-misses, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate H&S records and ensure documentation is audit-ready. Facilities Management
• Oversee day-to-day management of the facility, workshop, and office environment.
• Ensure building infrastructure, utilities, and services are maintained effectively.
• Manage contractors and service providers (e.g. maintenance, cleaning, waste management).
• Plan and coordinate preventative maintenance activities.
• Ensure compliance with building safety regulations (e.g. fire safety, emergency systems, inspections). Training & Awareness
• Develop and deliver health & safety training for employees, including inductions and refresher training.
• Ensure all staff understand their responsibilities and work safely.
• Support managers in promoting safe working practices on the shop floor. Compliance & Auditing
• Carry out internal audits and inspections to ensure ongoing compliance.
• Act as the main point of contact for external inspections (e.g. HSE, insurers, auditors).
• Maintain and update compliance registers (e.g. equipment inspection, PPE, fire safety). Key Skills & Experience Essential
• Proven experience in a Health & Safety and/or Facilities role, ideally within engineering, manufacturing, or industrial environments.
• Strong knowledge of UK health & safety legislation and compliance requirements.
• Experience conducting risk assessments and implementing H&S systems.
• Experience managing contractors and site facilities.
• Ability to work independently and prioritise effectively in a part-time capacity. Desirable
• NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent H&S qualification).
• IOSH membership.
• Experience in SME environments.
• Familiarity with workshop environments or engineering processes. Personal Attributes
• Practical, hands-on, and detail-oriented.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Confident communicator, able to influence at all levels.
• Proactive and self-sufficient with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Calm and methodical, particularly when managing risk or incidents.