Health & Safety Manager

Riverside Consultancy

About the role

Health & Safety ManagerRygor Auto: Hybridup to £50,000 per annum42.5 hoursRygor Group are looking for a Health and Safety Manager who will be responsible for developing, implementing and maintaining the organisations Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) management system across all automotive sites.You will ideally be based along the M4 corridor.The right candidate will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels. They will have strong analytical and report-writing abilities as well as be proficient in Microsoft Office.You will look add value by ensuring full compliance with UK H&S legislation, drive a strong safety culture, and minimise risk associated with all aspects of the auto trade, including workshops, showrooms, parts departments, and customer areas.Required Qualifications and Experience:Education: A recognised Health and Safety qualification, such as a NEBOSH National General Certificate.Experience: Proven experience in a dedicated Health and Safety role, preferably within the automotive, engineering, manufacturing, or similar high-risk technical environment.Knowledge: Strong working knowledge of UK Health, Safety, and Environmental legislation. Specific knowledge of safety relating to Workplace Transport Regulations, vehicle repair, lifting equipment (LOLER), and hazardous substances (COSHH) is essential.Key Responsibilities:Policy and System Management:Develop, implement, and review comprehensive HSE policies, procedures, and safe systems of work (SSOW) tailored to the auto trade environment (e.g., working with vehicle lifts, handling hazardous substances, managing fire safety in workshops).Maintain and continuously improve the H&S Management System, ensuring it meets standards like ISO 45001 (where applicable).Compliance and Auditing:Ensure the business adheres to all relevant UK legislation, including the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 and associated regulations (e.g., LOLER, PUWER, COSHH, DSEAR).Conduct regular internal audits, inspections, and site safety checks across all locations.Manage and coordinate external H&S audits and regulatory visits (e.g., HSE inspectors).Risk Management:Undertake and review comprehensive risk assessments for all activities, equipment, and processes, particularly in high-risk areas like vehicle maintenance bays and paint spray booths.Implement effective control measures to mitigate identified risks.Incident Management:Lead where required the investigation of all accidents, incidents, and near-misses, ensuring thorough root cause analysis.Manage RIDDOR reporting where legally required.Develop and implement corrective and preventative actions to avoid recurrence.Training and Culture:Develop and deliver H&S training programs for all staff (including induction, manual handling, fire warden, and COSHH training).Champion a positive and proactive safety culture through engagement, communication, and visible safety leadership.Environmental : Manage environmental compliance, including the safe storage and disposal of waste oils, chemicals, and scrap materials in line with UK regulations (e.g., Environmental Protection Act 1990).Benefits for youAn extra day off for your BirthdayBusiness closes 24 December and 27 December in 2025, so you can enjoy your time off over the festive period23 days of annual leave per year PLUS Bank HolidaysFour times the death in service benefit.Working for an official Great Place to Work™️ and UK Best Workplace.Working for a Best UK Workplace for Wellbeing and Development.Awarded Armed Forces Covenant Silver Award (RLS)Working with our award-winning team – we are Motor Trader’s CV Employer of the Year and won silver at the internal communication and engagement awards for our new starter onboarding process.Auto-enrolment pension.Self-development journalRygor Group Ranked 101 in SW Business Insider’s Top 500 CompaniesEnhanced Maternity and Paternity pay policies.Access to our wellness programme and Employee Assistance Programmes, including WeCare from Canada Life (EAP and 24HR Online GP access and second Medical Opinion).Mental Health First Aiders.Reward and recognition programmes, including our annual Rygor Group Awards and opportunities to attend the Rygor Wembley box as a celebration of your hard work and dedication.Annual appraisals programme and progression opportunities.Manufacturer training and access to our in-house training.Long service recognition and annual leave increase after 5 years’ service.Branded uniformCharities of the Year programme, Army Sport sponsors and community engagement initiativesOur ProcessWhen applying, please include a full current CV with your current salary outlined and notice period. Once this has been reviewed, we will be in touch to advise if your application will be progressed through to the next stage. The Riverside Resourcing & Consultancy recruitment process reflects our obligations under relevant UK legislation. Whilst all applications are carefully considered, we are only able to progress applications from candidates who have the right to work in the United Kingdom.Managing your dataWe care about your personal data. The General Data Protection Regulation provides you with more control, and by applying to us, we consider this to be an agreement to process your personal data in support of our recruitment and selection process. Your application data is held within our secure applicant tracking system through hireful - you will be given access to a candidate zone in this system where you can monitor and manage your application and see status updates. We will communicate with you, by email or phone, throughout the recruitment process so that we can keep you updated and inform you of your application progress. Rygor is an award-winning, multi-franchise Dealer Group with branches across England, offering extensive coverage for customers throughout the M5, M4 and M42 corridors. Their business has gone from strength to strength in recent years, with significant investment in site renovations nationwide and exciting expansions, including the launch of a brand-new Mercedes-Benz Passenger Car Aftersales facility in 2024 and running four new vehicle maintenance units in 2025. Their commitment to excellence has earned them multiple industry and network awards, and in 2025, they were proud to be named Employer of the Year at the prestigious Motor Trader Awards. They also received the Silver award for their onboarding experience at the ICE awards, meaning that if you're considering a new career with Rygor, you can be confident you'll receive an award-winning induction and support from day one. They are officially a Great Place to Work™ (four years running), and their company culture truly reflects their core values: Rewarding, Reliable, and Respectful. Exceptional customer service is at the heart of what they do, and so is creating an environment where their team can thrive. Rygor Group comprises a diverse collection of UK automotive businesses, with a primary focus on trucks, vans, coaches, passenger cars, armoured vehicles, body repairs and coachbuilding. Through the hard work of their team members, they have secured their position as one of the UK’s top automotive Groups, with a turnover of circa £300m a year.