Health and Safety Compliance Manager

Health and Safety Compliance Manager

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Health and Safety Compliance Manager

We’re looking for a committed Health and Safety Compliance Manager to help us maintain high standards across our operations. If you’re passionate about creating safer workplaces, enjoy working with people across different teams, and want to be part of a long-established, growing business, this could be the role for you.

As a Health and Safety Compliance Manager, you’ll support our sites, managers, and teams in creating a safe working environment, ensuring that we continue to meet all legal requirements while continually looking for ways to improve.

This is a great opportunity for someone with strong technical knowledge and a hands‑on approach who enjoys building positive relationships and influencing best practice across varied operational settings.

• Monitor and audit operations across the Group to ensure compliance
• Host and support customer audits at our sites
• Advise teams on the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974), related regulations, and best practice

• Manage incident reporting systems and complete statutory RIDDOR submissions
• Lead and support incident investigations to identify root causes and next steps
• Help management teams with clear, accurate reporting and follow‑up actions

• Maintain and improve our Health and Safety management system
• Collate and report health and safety data for industry bodies, such as the MPA
• Drive continual improvement across sites, activities, and management processes

• Provide guidance, instruction, and training on health and safety compliance
• Source and recommend external training where required
• Liaise with managers, senior leaders, and external consultants to ensure consistent standards
• Represent the business in relevant industry groups and forums

• SHE Level 4 / NEBOSH Certificate or above
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks
• Experience in a health and safety or similar role, ideally in minerals, waste, transport, or construction environments
• Experience in an engineering or operational management role
• Flexible, cooperative team player with a proactive approach
• Full UK driving license
• Degree‑level qualification and/or IOSH, IEMA or similar professional membership
• Knowledge of ISO 45001:2015 or similar certifications
• Existing relationships with the Health and Safety Executive

• 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday
• Travel will be required, and some flexibility is essential

This role will be based out of the regional office closest to the successful candidate. Own transport and a valid full driving license are recommended as travel will be required as part of the role.

• 9% non‑contributory pension
• Discretionary summer and Christmas bonuses
• Bike‑to‑work scheme and Gym Flex
• Death in Service benefit
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Career development and training opportunities
• Free onsite parking

• A friendly, supportive team culture
• Opportunities to develop your skills and build your career
• Stability and security with a long‑established, family‑owned company
• The chance to make a meaningful impact across varied operational environments

Please submit your CV and cover letter to:

All applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.

Day Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer.