Health and Safety Compliance Manager

Job description

Join a Team That Delivers Excellence Every Day

We’re looking for a committed Health and Safety Compliance Manager to help us maintain high standards across our operations. If you’re passionate about creating safer workplaces, enjoy working with people across different teams, and want to be part of a long-established, growing business, this could be the role for you.

Day Group is a family-owned business with over 75 years of experience in construction materials, recycling, and specialist services. We handle more than five million tonnes of materials every year, supporting the construction, demolition, and water treatment industries through our divisions: Day Aggregates, Day Contracting, and Day Equestrian.

Our teams work hard to deliver a personable, dependable service, innovative solutions, and responsible environmental practices for which we are known. With 25+ locations and nearing 700 people, we offer stability and real opportunities to grow.

About the Role

As a Health and Safety Compliance Manager, you’ll support our sites, managers, and teams in creating a safe working environment, ensuring that we continue to meet all legal requirements while continually looking for ways to improve.

This is a great opportunity for someone with strong technical knowledge and a hands-on approach who enjoys building positive relationships and influencing best practice across varied operational settings.

What You’ll Do

Health, Safety, and Compliance

• Monitor and audit operations across the Group to ensure compliance
• Host and support customer audits at our sites
• Advise teams on the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974), related regulations, and best practice

Incident Management and Reporting

• Manage incident reporting systems and complete statutory RIDDOR submissions
• Lead and support incident investigations to identify root causes and next steps
• Help management teams with clear, accurate reporting and follow-up actions

Data, Reporting and Continuous Improvement

• Maintain and improve our Health and Safety management system
• Collate and report health and safety data for industry bodies, such as the MPA
• Drive continual improvement across sites, activities, and management processes

Training, Support, and Collaboration

• Provide guidance, instruction, and training on health and safety compliance
• Source and recommend external training where required
• Liaise with managers, senior leaders, and external consultants to ensure consistent standards
• Represent the business in relevant industry groups and forums

About You

We’re looking for someone who is confident, proactive, and able to work well with people at all levels. You’ll need to be organised, approachable, and committed to maintaining a positive safety culture.

Essential Requirements:

• SHE Level 4 / NEBOSH Certificate or above
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks
• Experience in a health and safety or similar role, ideally in minerals, waste, transport, or construction environments
• Experience in an engineering or operational management role
• Flexible, cooperative team player with a proactive approach
• Full UK driving license

Desirable:

• Degree-level qualification and/or IOSH, IEMA or similar professional membership
• Knowledge of ISO 45001:2015 or similar certifications
• Existing relationships with the Health and Safety Executive

Hours

• 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday
• Travel will be required, and some flexibility is essential

Location

This role will be based out of the regional office closest to the successful candidate. Own transport and a valid, full driving license are recommended as travel to other Company locations will be required as part of the role.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay
• 9% non-contributory pension
• Discretionary summer and Christmas bonuses
• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• Bike-to-work scheme and GymFlex
• Death in Service benefit
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Career development and training opportunities
• Free onsite parking

Why Join Day Group?

• A friendly, supportive team culture
• Opportunities to develop your skills and build your career
• Stability and security with a long-established, family-owned company
• The chance to make a meaningful impact across varied operational environments

Requirements

• SHE Level 4 / NEBOSH Certificate or above
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks
• Experience in a health and safety or similar role, ideally in minerals, waste, transport, or construction environments
• Experience in an engineering or operational management role
• Flexible, cooperative team player with a proactive approach
• Full UK driving license