Health and Safety Manager

At the Kelly Group, we are looking for an experienced Health & Safety Manager to support our busy workshop, bodyshop and field-based operations.

This is a hands-on role suited to someone with a strong background in automotive, fleet, bodyshop, manufacturing or heavy engineering environments, who is comfortable working closely with operational teams to maintain high standards of safety and compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Workshop, Bodyshop & Field Safety Management

• Hazard Control: Manage high-risk operations, including vehicle lifting/axle stands, heavy machinery, compressed air systems, welding, high voltage/EV battery isolation, and live rail infrastructure environments.
• Bodyshop Compliance: Oversee hazardous substances and environmental controls, including Isocyanate paint spraying booths, Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV) testing, solvent management, and respiratory protective equipment (RPE) fit testing.
• Risk Assessments & Method Statements (RAMS): Conduct, review, and maintain site-specific risk assessments for mechanical repairs, panel beating, spraying, manual handling, and field-based engineering tasks.
• Equipment Safety: Ensure statutory inspections and LOLER (Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations) and PUWER (Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations) checks are completed on all workshop tools, vehicle ramps, and site equipment. Issuing and controlling PPE.
• Site Inspections: Carry out/Organising regular site inspections, safety walkthroughs, and audits to identify areas for improvement and ensure appropriate corrective actions are tracked to completion.

1. Training, Auditing & Culture

• Training Delivery: Organising site inductions, safety briefings, toolbox talks, and specialized safety instruction (e.g., fire warden, first aid, hazardous materials, and operational safety behaviours).
• Incident Investigation: Lead accident and incident investigations, gather evidence and witness statements, identify root causes, and ensure preventive measures are implemented.
• Regulator & Client Liaison: Act as the primary point of contact for external bodies, including the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), local fire/environmental authorities.
• Safety Culture: Promote high standards of health, safety, quality, and environmental awareness, building strong relationships with operational teams to drive a proactive, positive safety culture.

Qualifications & Requirements:

Certifications:

• NEBOSH Diploma or NEBOSH Certificate (essential); working towards NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent/Gradi OSH/CMIOSH status preferred.

Industry Experience:

• Proven background in health and safety management within automotive, fleet operations, heavy engineering, manufacturing/Bodyshop.

Technical Knowledge:

• Strong working knowledge of UK health and safety legislation, including HSAWA 1974, COSHH, LOLER, PUWER, RIDDOR, and environmental permits.

Core Skills:

• Strong leadership, rigorous incident investigation capabilities, clear communication across all management and field tiers, and excellent organizational skills for managing audits and follow-up actions.

What’s on Offer:

• Competitive PAYE Salary
• Holiday allowance (20 days plus statutory bank holidays)
• Company Pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Excellent career progression and professional development opportunities