Health and Safety Manager

Its; Harlow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tool supplier is seeking a Health & Safety Manager to oversee safety across multiple sites. The role requires a proactive leader who can develop health and safety policies, ensure compliance with UK legislation, and foster a strong safety culture. Ideal candidates will have experience in a multi-site Health & Safety role, knowledge of relevant legislation, and strong communication skills. Offering competitive benefits including up to 33 days holiday based on service, this position is key to the company’s growth strategy.

Benefits

28 days holiday (increases with service)

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Health & Safety role within a multi-site environment.
• Strong knowledge of UK health and safety legislation.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership.

Responsibilities

• Take full accountability for health and safety across all company locations.
• Develop, implement, and maintain a clear health & safety framework.
• Conduct regular site audits and risk assessments.

Skills

Health & Safety management

Communication

Independent working

Attention to detail

Knowledge of UK legislation

Education

NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent

IOSH membership

Job description

ITS are one of the largest independent power & hand tool suppliers in the UK with a hugely successful on-line presence, and retail operation with ambitious plans for future growth and development. Our company prides itself on its strong work ethic, friendly and sociable atmosphere with a management structure who are supportive and keen to encourage internal progression.

Job Title

Health & Safety Manager

Location

Multi-site – Head Office, Warehouse, Distribution and Retail

Reporting to

Directors

Employment Type

Full-time

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Health & Safety Manager to take full responsibility for health and safety across our growing, multi-site business.

Working closely with senior management, site managers and the existing facilities function, the role will ensure that Health and Safety is embedded into day-to-day operations across retail stores, warehouses, offices and distribution activities, while remaining practical, proportionate and commercially aware.

The successful candidate will own the end-to-end health and safety function, putting robust policies, procedures and controls in place and ensuring they are rooted, understood and adhered to across all sites.

This is a hands-on role, requiring regular site presence, strong engagement with operational teams and the confidence to set standards and challenge where required.

Key Responsibilities

Health & Safety Leadership

• Take full accountability for health and safety across all company locations.
• Act as the competent person for health and safety matters.
• Develop, implement, and maintain a clear and practical H&S framework aligned with current legislation and best practice.
• Provide clear leadership, guidance, and challenge to ensure standards are consistently met.
• Act as the principal Health and Safety advisor to senior management.
• Hold managers and teams accountable for meeting health and safety standards.

Policy, Compliance & Governance

• Create, review, and maintain health and safety policies, procedures, and risk assessments for all operational areas.
• Ensure full compliance with UK health and safety legislation.
• Monitor legislative changes and ensure timely updates to company policies.
• Prepare the business for audits, inspections, and regulatory visits.
• Maintain accurate Health and Safety records and documentation.
• Produce clear, practical reports for senior management outlining risks, actions, and progress.
• Ensure RIDDOR reporting is completed accurately and on time where required.

Operational Safety

• Conduct regular site audits, inspections, and risk assessments.
• Identify hazards, implement controls, and drive corrective actions.
• Investigate accidents, incidents, and near misses.
• Identify root causes and implement preventative measures to reduce reoccurrence.
• Track trends and provide insight to management to drive continual improvement.
• Oversee fire safety, COSHH, manual handling, DSE, contractor safety, and workplace risk assessments.

Training & Culture

• Develop and deliver health and safety training, inductions, and toolbox talks.Support managers in understanding and applying health and safety requirements.Promote a strong safety culture across the business.Lead health and safety input for new store openings.Ensure consistent standards are applied as the retail estate expands.

  Facilities & Cross-Functional Working

  • Work closely with the Facilities function to ensure safe maintenance of buildings and equipment.
  • Success in this role will be measured by improved compliance, effective engagement with operational teams and the consistent application of health and safety standards across all sites.

  Skills & Experience

  • Proven experience in a Health & Safety role within a multi-site environment.
  • Strong knowledge of UK health and safety legislation.
  • Ability to work independently and take ownership.Confident communicator with a practical approach.Retail or logistics experience.Experience supporting business growth.

    Qualifications

    • NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent (desirable)
    • IOSH membership (desirable)

    Personal Attributes

    • Credible, calm, and confident
    • Approachable but firm when standards need enforcing
    • Hands-on and visible across sites
    • Organised with strong attention to detail
    • Pragmatic and commercially aware

    If you think you have the drive and passion to excel in this role and have the appropriate skills and experience we would love to hear from you.

    ITS offer a range of benefits including:

    • 28 days holiday (inclusive of Bank holidays) which increases with length of service up to 33 days

    DC One, Edinburgh WayHarlowEssexCM20 2BNUnited Kingdom