Health and Safety Manager

We have an exciting opportunity for a Health and Safety Manager based in Bedford for one of our clients on a full-time permanent basis.

Summary of the Health and Safety Manager role 

Salary: £35,000 per annum
Location: Bedford with travel nationally
Type of Contract: Permanent
Hours: 37 hours Monday - Friday

Responsibilities of the Health and Safety Manager

• Oversee compliance with health, safety, and hygiene legislation, including COSHH, RIDDOR, CHAS registration, HMO licences, and risk assessments.
• Ensure all safety checks are carried out and recorded, including PAT testing, water temperature monitoring, descaling, fire detection systems, and regular room inspections
• Manage contractor compliance by requesting, checking, and maintaining records of qualifications and approved materials.
• Coordinate staff training, first aid arrangements, and PPE provision, ensuring equipment and first aid boxes remain safe, up-to-date, and legally compliant.
• Conduct spot checks across projects and offices, reporting on performance and providing operational updates as required.
• Conduct spot checks across projects and offices, reporting on performance and providing operational updates as required.

Requirements for a successful Health and Safety Manager

• Proven experience in a similar health & safety role, ideally within a multi-site or facilities environment.
• NEBOSH General Certificate.
• Report writing skills with experience in preparing RIDDOR reports.
• Strong leadership skills with proven staff management experience.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills, with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Full UK driving licence and use of a car, with flexibility to travel nationwide as required.

Allstaff Recruitment are an Independent Recruitment Specialist based in Bedfordshire who work on behalf of companies across Bedford, Milton Keynes and surrounds to fill their vacancies and meet their recruitment needs. We place candidates in permanent, temporary and contract roles across a number of industry sectors.  

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**Thank you for your interest in the Health and Safety Manager role. One of our qualified Recruitment Specialists will now review your application. Due to the high volume of applications, we receive it is with regret that we are unable to respond to all candidates directly. However, if you do not hear from us within seven days you have unfortunately been unsuccessful on this occasion. **