Assistant Health & Safety Manager
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Position Overview & Specifications
Job Title: Assistant Health and Safety Manager
Location: Tankersley, Barnsley, S75
Salary: £35.500 per annum
Who Are Glass Systems? Glass Systems is the Number One insulated glass unit manufacturer in the UK. We produce more than 100,000 units per week from our six factories in Wales, England and Scotland. The UK organisation was formed in 1988 and has grown significantly, always driven by a clear vision: to provide our customers with what they want, when they want it, and at a fair price. We are part of the Press Glass Group, making us Number One in Europe.
About the Job: We are seeking an Assistant Health and Safety Manager to join the team, based in our Barnsley factory, and covering our three factory locations (Barnsley, Peterborough, Cumbernauld).
- Provide H&S advice to managers and employees, as well as completing risk assessments and ongoing audits/inspections.
- This role requires strong knowledge of H&S law, communication, and IT skills.
- The requirement and the ability to fit into our work culture and to work with individuals at all levels.
- You will be developed and trained to understand the product and environment, but you need to be confident in your own abilities.
- You will be comfortable working as part of a team and yet be able to function independently, managing your own time and working to deadlines.
The role reports into the Health and Safety Manager and is suited to someone ambitious wanting to develop their skills and knowledge about the industry.
Shifts:
The shifts available are as follows:
Monday – Friday 40 hours (Flexible hours) with a willingness to work across days, afternoons, and nights.
The Candidate:
- It is essential that you have your NEBOSH General Certificate(s)
- It would be ideal if you are a graduate member of IOSH (Tech IOSH) or working towards this status.
- Due to travelling, it is essential you have a full, valid driving licence. (Do not apply if you do not possess a full driving licence)
- Will be flexible with occasional overnight stays when visiting sites.
- Must be hands-on type of worker.
- You may be a Health and Safety Advisor looking for your next step in your career.
- Will ideally have experience in our industry, but not essential.
- A training qualification or experience in FLT, Crane etc training is advantageous.
What will you receive?
- Pay £35,500 per annum.
- 20 days holiday + bank holidays (increases with service) including a fixed Christmas break.
- Company Car
- Pension
- Free parking
- Online Holiday booking
- Funding for continued professional development.
We offer a competitive benefits package which includes:
- Perk box membership which includes discounted gym membership, active wear and nutrition, savings on everyday shopping, cinema tickets, food and drink and emotional wellbeing support.
- WE CARE membership which includes easy access to 24/7 GP consultations, mental health support, get fit programmes and much more.
- The opportunity to gain further qualifications through external training.
- Career progression and training opportunities.
If you are interested, please forward your CV for our consideration.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £35,500.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company car
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Application question(s):
- Are you a Graduate member of IOSH (TechIOSH)?
Experience:
- Health and Safety: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- NEBOSH General Certificate (required)
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Assistant Health & Safety Manager roles across Glass Systems's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £35,500 - £35,500 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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