We are acting on behalf of one of our clients to recruit an Operational Health & Safety Manager to deliver hands-on Health & Safety leadership across live operational environments. This role is a 12 month Fixed Term Contract.
This is a part-time appointment (3 days per week) suited to someone wanting a site-facing, practical role, responsible for ensuring safe systems of work are implemented, risks are effectively controlled, and Health & Safety standards are consistently applied across operational activities.
The Role
Reporting to the Strategic Health & Safety Manager, the Operational Health & Safety Manager will be the primary on-the-ground H&S point of contact, supporting managers, supervisors and contractors across multiple sites.
Key responsibilities include:
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Delivering H&S policies, procedures and standards across operational sites
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Acting as the primary site-based H&S contact for managers and contractors
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Conducting site inspections, audits and compliance checks
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Leading incident and near-miss investigations, including root cause analysis
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Writing, reviewing, approving and managing RAMS for operational activities
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Providing practical H&S advice to operational and engineering teams
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Delivering toolbox talks, briefings and operational H&S training
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Managing contractor H&S compliance
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Tracking corrective and preventative actions to completion
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Escalating significant risks, non-compliance and trends to the Strategic H&S Manager
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Supporting and promoting a proactive, positive safety culture
About You
This role will suit a hands-on, operational H&S professional with strong experience working in high-risk environments, particularly within energy, utilities, infrastructure or electrical settings.
Essential requirements:
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NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent)
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Strong operational Health & Safety experience within high-risk environments
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Proven experience working on live operational sites
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Experience conducting inspections, audits and investigations
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Proven experience producing and managing RAMS and permits to work
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Experience managing contractor Health & Safety compliance
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Experience working in HV electrical environments
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Practical understanding of HV safety rules, access control and permit-to-work systems
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Strong communication skills and confidence challenging unsafe practices
Why Apply?
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced operational H&S professional seeking a part-time, site-focused role with clear accountability and visibility