Health and Safety Manager (Trainee Considered)
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Position Overview & Specifications
Next Generation Group (Scaffolding & Externals) is a growing business in Essex, UK and we are seeking a Health and Safety Manager to join our team. This role will be mainly geared toward our scaffold division, completing all scaffold inspections, site audits, preparing RAMS, and completing site audits most of the time. The remaining time will be aiding in health & safety matters in the other companies where needed.
The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing effective safety policies and procedures within the company, with the chance to progress in managing an H&S team within the company as we grow.
Responsibilities:
- Site Audits
- Scaffold Inspections
- Improve & maintain company health & safety standards across the group
- Develop & write site specific RAMS, helping with the implementation of this on site
- Prepare site safety files and ensure all documentation is kept up to date
- Tool Box Talks
- Supervise high-risk activities
- Respond to emergency situations and accidents, if required
Qualifications and Experience:
- A minimum of 5 years' experience in the construction or scaffolding industry.
- Good knowledge of relevant health and safety regulations and standards, such as HSE guidelines and CDM regulations
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with a wide range of people.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and mitigate potential hazards
- Good organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office and using an Ipad
Requirements:
- Full UK Driving Licence
- Scaffolding Inspections card (ideally advanced, if not training can be provided)
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £25,000.00-£45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company car
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Performance bonus
Experience:
- Scaffolding/Construction: 3 years (preferred)
Work Location: On the road
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 Health and Safety Manager (Trainee Considered) roles across Next Generation Group (Scaffolding & Construction)'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 £25,000 - £45,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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