Health & Safety and Facilities Manager

Develop and enforce health and safety policies and procedures tailored to the manufacturing environment, ensuring compliance with UK regulations such as HS- E guidelines, COSHH, and other relevant standards.

Conduct safety audits, and inspections at both Coventry and Lowestoft sites to identify potential hazards and ensure corrective actions are taken.

Develop and put in place a comprehensive process for risk assessment, conducting high level risk assessments as needed for the business, but engaging with department heads and championing a process of risk assessment ownership and departments conducting their own low level risk assessments.

Conduct COSHH Risk Assessments on all hazardous substances, advising department heads on the relevant control measures to implement based on findings. Updating the company’s approved substances list and ensuring process in regard to substances on Caudwell’s sites are followed.

Provide advice and guidance in relation to the creation of RAMS (Risk Assessments & Method Statements) to support the customer relations team in the installation/servicing/commissioning/removal of outboards at our customer sites.

Lead safety training programs for employees, contractors, and visitors, conducting safety inductions, ensuring they are well-informed about health and safety procedures and emergency protocols.

Investigate accidents, incidents, and near misses, preparing detailed reports and providing feedback to department heads regarding actions to mitigate future risks. Assisting department heads to conduct low level investigations as appropriate.

Monitor health and safety compliance across all operations, providing support and guidance to site management teams.

Oversee the implementation and maintenance of safety equipment, fire safety systems, and first aid resources.

Maintain detailed records of safety inspections, audits, and training, ensuring all documents are available for internal and external audits.

Manage the maintenance, repair, and operation of all facilities at Coventry, ensuring the buildings and equipment are in safe and efficient working condition.

Coordinate routine and emergency maintenance, manage external contractors and service providers, and ensure cost-effective facility operations.

Oversee space planning, layout adjustments, and workspace optimization in both facilities, adapting as necessary for production needs or health and safety requirements.

Ensure compliance with building regulations, fire safety, environmental standards, and workplace safety codes.

Carry out routine tests and inspections regarding the facilities and safety equipment, including but not limited to, fire alarm tests, emergency lighting tests, legionella checks, fire extinguisher inspections, step ladders/steps checks, machine guard formal inspections.

Lead the planning and execution of site-specific emergency preparedness and evacuation drills, ensuring all employees are well-prepared for any emergency.

Ensure proper management of waste disposal, including hazardous materials in compliance with regulations.

Any other duties as required in relation to the management of the Safety/Facilities aspects of the business.

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Health, Facilities Management, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

Professional certifications in health and safety management (e.g., NEBOSH, IOSH) and facilities management (e.g., BIFM or equivalent).

Previous experience in health and safety and facilities management within a manufacturing environment.

Knowledge of manufacturing processes and associated risks, and a strong understanding of relevant regulations and best practices.

Experience in managing maintenance and facilities teams, vendors, and contractors.

Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

Ability to travel regularly between Coventry and Lowestoft sites as needed.

Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.

Ability to work effectively with teams across different locations.

Proactive, solution-focused approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.

Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships across different levels of the organisation.

Experience/Understanding off Offshore H&S requirements under the MCA in relation to Workboat Codes, Marine Guidance Notes is a bonus.

Location: Coventry (with regular travel to Lowestoft)

Salary range: £50,000 - £60,000/year

The role is mainly based on-site, unless ad-hoc duties are requested. Flexible start/finish available according to Caudwell’s internal policy.

We kindly ask all applicants to submit a Cover Letter as well as their up-to-date CV.