Health & Safety Compliance Manager

Nisbets Limited are currently recruiting for a Health, Safety and Compliance Manager to join our H&S team, supporting the delivery and embedding of our Health, Safety and Compliance strategy across the business.

As a Health, Safety and Compliance Manager at Nisbets, you will play a key role in driving a positive safety culture and ensuring legal and regulatory compliance across our warehousing, logistics, retail and office environments. You will act as a trusted advisor to operational leaders, providing guidance, insight and practical solutions to support safe and efficient operations.

This is a highly visible and influential role, requiring strong communication, coaching and stakeholder management skills. You will work closely with colleagues across multiple sites, using data, systems and on-the-ground engagement to monitor performance, identify opportunities for improvement, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

This role will be based across our operational and retail networks, with a hybrid working approach and regular travel to sites including Avonmouth, Chepstow and other UK locations as required.

This is a full-time role working Monday - Friday 38.75 hours a week (Flexibility in working hour will be required)

Key Accountabilities

• Lead and coordinate site inspections, audits, safety tours and compliance reviews across operational environments.
• Oversee the development and implementation of risk assessments, safe systems of work and safety controls.
• Ensure Health, Safety and Compliance policies are effectively communicated and consistently applied.
• Provide expert advice and pragmatic solutions to support legal compliance and risk management.
• Support and lead incident investigations, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.
• Analyse incident and performance trends, providing insights to support continuous improvement.
• Develop and deliver training, toolbox talks and coaching to build capability across the business.
• Act as a key user of H&S systems, ensuring accurate reporting, data management and KPI tracking.
• Coordinate audits and compliance activities, ensuring actions are tracked and completed effectively.
• Partner with operational and senior leaders to embed safety and compliance in decision-making.
• Promote a proactive and positive Health & Safety culture across all sites.
• Identify and implement improvements to systems, processes and ways of working.

Capabilities, Skills and Experience Required

• A recognised Health & Safety qualification (minimum Level 3, e.g. NEBOSH General Certificate), with a commitment to further development.
• Membership of IOSH or an equivalent professional body.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel regularly across multiple sites.
• Proven experience in a Health & Safety role within logistics, warehousing, retail or similar operational environments.
• Experience working across multi-site operations, conducting audits and investigations.
• Strong understanding of UK Health & Safety legislation and its practical application.
• Excellent communication, coaching and influencing skills, with the ability to engage at all levels.
• Strong analytical and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Health & Safety systems/software.
• A proactive, collaborative and solutions-focused approach, with a passion for improving workplace safety.