Health & Safety Partner

Company: New Appointments Group
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Location: Dover
Job Description:

Health & Safety Partner – Dover

C£45,000/annum

Monday–Friday, 37.5 hrs

Our client, a major UK port operator, is seeking an experienced Health & Safety Partner to play a key role in delivering a culture of “looking after everyone and everything.”

You will live locally to Dover, Kent and have no Right to Work visa restrictions.

What’s on Offer

Salary circa £45,000/annum

5 weeks holiday + bank holidays + birthday leave

Generous pension + discretionary bonus

Private healthcare, life assurance & wellbeing support

Additional perks incl. cycle to work & discounts

The Health & Safety Partner Role

  • Reporting to the Head of H&S, partner with operational leaders to improve safety performance
  • Provide expert advice on H&S risk, governance & compliance
  • Lead incident investigations, audits & continuous improvement
  • Support emergency planning, contractor management & critical risk controls
  • Deliver training, coaching & drive a positive safety culture
  • Contribute to ISO 45001 systems and strategic H&S initiatives

The successful Health & Safety Manager:

  • NEBOSH Diploma / NVQ Level 5 (or equivalent)
  • Proven experience in high-risk or complex operational environments
  • Strong knowledge of UK H&S legislation & ISO 45001
  • Skilled in investigations, audits & practical risk management
  • Full UK driving licence

Desirable

  • Experience in ports, marine, cargo or similar environments
  • Knowledge of CDM & contractor management
  • Background in continuous improvement / behavioural safety

Hours: Monday–Friday, 37.5 hrs

If you’re a proactive H&S professional who thrives in dynamic, multi-activity environments, we’d love to hear from you. If you would like any further information before applying, then please call Ellie – Permanent Consultant on 01304 806053 or email e.gawn@newappointmentsgroup.co.uk

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If this role isn’t for you, please check out our website for other roles that may be suitable, or send us your CV, we would still like to hear from you! You can find us on our website or LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and x@nagrecruitment

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment in line with the Equality Act 2010. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. New Appointments Group acts as an Employment Agency for permanent roles and as an Employment Business for temporary roles.

Posted: April 1st, 2026