Health & Safety Manager

Company: Reed
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Location: Maidstone
Job Description:

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Health & Safety Manager to support a busy operational business delivering field–based services across the region.

Immediate start needed!

This is a fantastic opportunity for a proactive Health & Safety professional who enjoys a hands–on role, working closely with operational teams to drive compliance, improve standards, and promote a positive safety culture. Candidates from utilities, construction, infrastructure, rail, highways, facilities management, or other operational environments are encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage day–to–day Health & Safety and compliance activities across operational teams.
  • Undertake regular site visits, behavioural safety audits, inspections, and compliance reviews.
  • Review and monitor RAMS, safe systems of work, and other Health & Safety documentation.
  • Lead investigations into incidents, near misses, and safety concerns, ensuring corrective actions are implemented and completed.
  • Provide practical Health & Safety advice and support to managers, supervisors, and subcontractors.
  • Monitor compliance performance, identify trends, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Maintain accurate Health & Safety records, audit reports, and supporting documentation.
  • Support stakeholder engagement on Health & Safety and compliance matters.
  • Ensure training, competency, and certification records remain up to date.
  • Champion a positive safety culture while maintaining a practical and commercially aware approach.

About You

  • Previous experience in a Health & Safety Manager or Senior Health & Safety Advisor role.
  • NEBOSH qualification or equivalent Health & Safety certification.
  • Strong understanding of UK Health & Safety legislation and compliance requirements.
  • Experience conducting audits, inspections, and incident investigations.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Ability to work independently and influence safe working practices across operational teams.
  • Experience within a field–based operational environment is essential.

What’s on Offer?

  • Immediate start available.
  • Competitive salary/rate depending on experience.
  • Opportunity to make a real impact within a fast–paced operational business.
  • Potential for the role to develop into a longer–term position for the right candidate.

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Posted: September 16th, 2026