Health and Safety Manager (Temporary)
Confidential
tamworth · posted 21 August 2026
Job type
temporary
Location
tamworth, west midlands (region)
We are Birmingham-based Mechanical and Electrical (M&E) building services contractor with over 40 years of industry experience.
We deliver high-quality engineering solutions for clients across the commercial, retail, education, healthcare, industrial, public sector, and residential sectors throughout the UK.
We have a requirement for a Health and Safety Manager. Competitive Salary plus benefits
Policy Development and Implementation: Develop, update, and enforce comprehensive health and safety policies and procedures to comply with local, national, and international regulations, ensuring best practices are followed across all operations
Risk Management and Hazard Identification: Conduct regular risk assessments and inspections to identify hazards in workplaces, projects, and operations. Implement mitigation strategies to control or eliminate risks
Incident Investigation and Reporting: Lead investigations into accidents, near misses, or safety incidents. Determine root causes, implement corrective actions, and report findings to senior management and regulatory authorities as required
Training and Awareness: Design and deliver health and safety training programs for employees, contractors, and subcontractors. Ensure all personnel understand and follow safety procedures
Compliance and Audits: Monitor compliance with health and safety legislation and standards. Conduct audits and inspections, follow up on corrective actions, and maintain accurate documentation of all H&S activities
Develop and review emergency response plans for scenarios such as fires, medical emergencies, or hazardous spills. Advise senior management and boards on H&S matters, promote a positive safety culture, and coordinate with leadership across departments to integrate H&S into organizational strategy
Reporting and Performance Monitoring: Track H&S performance metrics, identify trends, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. Typically a Level 6 qualification such as a diploma or degree in occupational health and safety, environmental health, or a related field
Strong understanding of health and safety laws, regulations, and standards relevant to the industry.
Analytical Skills: Ability to conduct risk assessments, analyze incidents, and develop mitigation strategies.
Communication Skills: Capable of advising leadership, training staff, and promoting safety awareness across all levels of the organization.
Experience in managing H&S teams, coordinating audits, and embedding a safety culture throughout the organization
Maintain H&S documentation, including policies, procedures, audits, and training records
Ensure sufficient resources and personnel are available to meet H&S requirements, including first aiders, fire wardens, and local H&S officers
Support strategic planning for H&S initiatives and continuous improvement programs
This role is central to preventing workplace incidents, protecting employees and visitors, and ensuring organizational compliance with health and safety regulations , while fostering a proactive and positive safety culture throughout the company or institution
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We deliver high-quality engineering solutions for clients across the commercial, retail, education, healthcare, industrial, public sector, and residential sectors throughout the UK.
We have a requirement for a Health and Safety Manager. Competitive Salary plus benefits
Policy Development and Implementation: Develop, update, and enforce comprehensive health and safety policies and procedures to comply with local, national, and international regulations, ensuring best practices are followed across all operations
Risk Management and Hazard Identification: Conduct regular risk assessments and inspections to identify hazards in workplaces, projects, and operations. Implement mitigation strategies to control or eliminate risks
Incident Investigation and Reporting: Lead investigations into accidents, near misses, or safety incidents. Determine root causes, implement corrective actions, and report findings to senior management and regulatory authorities as required
Training and Awareness: Design and deliver health and safety training programs for employees, contractors, and subcontractors. Ensure all personnel understand and follow safety procedures
Compliance and Audits: Monitor compliance with health and safety legislation and standards. Conduct audits and inspections, follow up on corrective actions, and maintain accurate documentation of all H&S activities
Develop and review emergency response plans for scenarios such as fires, medical emergencies, or hazardous spills. Advise senior management and boards on H&S matters, promote a positive safety culture, and coordinate with leadership across departments to integrate H&S into organizational strategy
Reporting and Performance Monitoring: Track H&S performance metrics, identify trends, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. Typically a Level 6 qualification such as a diploma or degree in occupational health and safety, environmental health, or a related field
Strong understanding of health and safety laws, regulations, and standards relevant to the industry.
Analytical Skills: Ability to conduct risk assessments, analyze incidents, and develop mitigation strategies.
Communication Skills: Capable of advising leadership, training staff, and promoting safety awareness across all levels of the organization.
Experience in managing H&S teams, coordinating audits, and embedding a safety culture throughout the organization
Maintain H&S documentation, including policies, procedures, audits, and training records
Ensure sufficient resources and personnel are available to meet H&S requirements, including first aiders, fire wardens, and local H&S officers
Support strategic planning for H&S initiatives and continuous improvement programs
This role is central to preventing workplace incidents, protecting employees and visitors, and ensuring organizational compliance with health and safety regulations , while fostering a proactive and positive safety culture throughout the company or institution