Health & Safety Manager

Permanent
Location: Colnbrook
Hours: Full time (42.5 hours per week)
Pay: £45,000 - £48,000

Join Our Team as a Health & Safety Manager our site based near Heathrow. 

The Infrastructure Logistics Health & Safety Manager will act as the dedicated focal point for all Health & Safety matters across Wilson James' Heathrow Logistics Integration (HLI).

About the Role:

As a Health and Safety Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Act as the primary Health & Safety lead for Infrastructure Logistics, reporting directly to the HLI Director.
• Support the development and execution of the Logistics Strategy, embedding safety objectives and driving a culture of continuous improvement.
• Develop, audit, and implement safe systems of work across all logistics functions (welfare, workforce, vehicles, space, freight, deliveries).
• Lead investigations into incidents/accidents, ensuring robust root cause analysis and preventative actions.
• Identify and analyse safety trends across logistics to inform risk mitigation and operational planning.
• Champion and deliver campaigns, communications, and engagement initiatives to promote a positive safety culture across the logistics community.
• Act as the key interface with Heathrow's H&S representatives, Delivery Partners, and client stakeholders on logistics safety.
• Participate in HAL safety forums, JSG workstreams, and airside safety groups.
• Provide regular, transparent reporting on safety performance, risks, and improvements.
• Establish clear safety KPIs for logistics, aligned with both WJ and client requirements.
• Deliver safety training, inductions, and awareness sessions relevant to logistics operations.
• Carry out any other reasonable request as required by your Line Manager or the Customer

Why Join Us?

• Annual leave entitlement of 5.6 weeks
• Lifestyle Benefits – Mortgage and financial advice, vouchers for various shopping outlets and food stores, employee referral scheme. 
• Learning & Development – we actively encourage progression and offer various eLearning courses, progression, training whilst on site, apprenticeships, and in-house training courses.  
• Health and Wellbeing – Life assurance scheme, access to mental health support specialists
• Access to an Online GP for you and your dependents. 
• Financial support 
• Discounts on hundreds of retail sites
• Progression opportunities – many of our team go on to senior and site management roles
• A welcoming, respectful team culture
• Cycle to Work scheme

What we are looking for:

• Extensive experience in the construction or infrastructure sector, with strong understanding of aviation/airport safety.
• Proven track record in developing and governing health & safety systems, HSE and CDM compliance.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders, including clients, delivery partners, and internal teams

Essential:

• NEBOSH General Certificate or Construction Certificate.
• IOSH Membership (Active CPD Record)

Desirable:

• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Trainer/Assessor (Level 3) certificate.
• CSCS Card

Interested? Apply now and secure your future with us! 
Please be aware that, on occasion, we may close a vacancy earlier than the advertised deadline if we receive a high volume of strong applications

Wilson James is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. A criminal conviction will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining a position, however each case will be assessed on an individual basis. For information about Wilson James' commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, https://wilsonjames.co.uk/sustainability 
Wilson James have been raising standards in security, construction logistics, aviation services, and technology for over 30 years. With 5,000 employees and a presence across over 300 client sites all over the UK, we are dedicated to delivering tailored solutions and top-tier customer service. As a leading managed service provider, we prioritise safety, efficiency, and customer satisfaction. Joining Wilson James offers the excitement of working with diverse, vibrant clients, making for a dynamic and engaging workplace.   

Internal Applicants
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