Safety Manager – Propulsion. Salary £57,000 to £66,000. Posted 09/04/2026 – 23/04/2026. Location: Wolverhampton & Hams Hall.
Overview
In this role you will play a pivotal part in driving JLR’s Zero Harm ambition. You will support the development, deployment, and continuous improvement of safety policies, processes, and risk‑management systems across your assigned manufacturing locations, providing strategic guidance, technical expertise, and hands‑on leadership to ensure safety standards are fully embedded and consistently applied.
Responsibilities
- Facilitate the creation and deployment of clear safety objectives that support our Zero Harm ambition, aligned to risk profiles, performance data and strategic priorities
- Provide competent safety advice to senior leaders and constructively challenge to ensure safe and compliant operations
- Drive robust risk‑management activities, including incident reviews, risk assessments and assurance processes
- Influence and strengthen behavioural safety culture through team engagement, leader coaching and workforce involvement programmes
- Ensure full compliance with corporate policies, legal requirements and management‑system expectations, escalating risks where necessary
- Prepare and deliver high‑quality presentations, reports and updates for leadership and governance forums, building strong cross‑functional relationships to support aligned risk ownership
- Identify, champion and implement best‑practice safety initiatives, staying ahead of industry innovations and regulatory changes
Qualifications
- Proven experience in a Health & Safety management role, ideally within manufacturing or other high‑risk environments
- Strong stakeholder‑engagement and influencing skills, with credibility at all organisational levels and with external bodies
- Experience designing and deploying safety processes, competency frameworks and risk‑management improvements
- Advanced analytical and problem‑solving ability, able to interpret data, identify systemic issues and recommend effective interventions
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to convey complex information clearly and negotiate effectively
- Full NEBOSH Diploma (Level 6) or equivalent, with strong digital literacy across safety systems, dashboards and reporting tools
- Chartered Member of IOSH or working towards
- Full UK driving licence
Benefits
- Discounted car purchase (open to family members, too)
- 52‑week maternity leave policy and a 4‑week paternity leave policy. Other parental leave policies are available
- Competitive pension
- JLR company performance‑related bonus
- Employee learning scheme providing funding for education, training and other activities that support the development of personal skills and promote lifelong learning
- Access to open, employee‑led support and social networks
- Comprehensive Life Assurance and Income Protection policies
- Flexible working, contingent on role responsibilities
Location
This role will be based across Wolverhampton and Hams Hall sites.
Equal Opportunity
We work hard to nurture a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all. Applicants from all backgrounds are welcome. JLR is committed to equal opportunity for all.
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