Health, Safety & Facilities Manager

Are you ready to play a pivotal role in maintaining a safe, efficient, and high-performing manufacturing environment in South Yorkshire? Do you have a passion for protecting people while also ensuring facilities operate at the highest standard? Are you energised by working in a dynamic environment where safety, compliance, and operational excellence go hand in hand?

If so, the Health, Safety & Facilities Manager position at SBD could be the perfect opportunity for you.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Reporting to the senior leadership team and collaborating with all departments across the business, you will be responsible for driving a proactive safety culture while ensuring that all facilities are maintained, compliant, and fit for purpose.

The roles and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Health & Safety Leadership

• Developing, implementing, and continuously improving the company’s health and safety strategy, policies, and safe systems of work.
• Ensuring full compliance with all relevant UK legislation, including maintaining up-to-date knowledge of HSE regulations and industry best practice.
• Leading the development of a positive safety culture by promoting awareness, accountability, and engagement at all levels of the organisation.
• Using company IT systems as the central platform for managing H&S documentation, reporting, and communication.

Operational Delivery

• Monitoring employees, contractors, and visitors to ensure compliance with RAMS, PPE requirements, and company safety standards.
• Delivering inductions, toolbox talks, and ongoing training to embed safe working practices across the business.
• Supporting managers with risk assessments and advising on practical risk reduction strategies.
• Overseeing the safe installation, use, and maintenance of equipment across all departments.
• Managing hazardous substances, including COSHH compliance, safe storage, handling, and disposal.

Facilities Management

• Taking ownership of all site facilities, ensuring the building, infrastructure, and working environment are maintained to a high standard.
• Managing planned preventative maintenance (PPM) schedules and coordinating reactive maintenance activities.
• Overseeing contractor management for all facilities-related work, ensuring compliance, quality, and value for money.
• Ensuring all statutory inspections and certifications (e.g. fire systems, electrics, pressure systems, etc.) are completed and recorded.
• Driving continuous improvement in site layout, organisation, and utilisation to support operational efficiency.
• Managing budgets related to facilities, maintenance, and site services.

Audit, Compliance & Continuous Improvement

• Conducting regular site audits and inspections to ensure adherence to policies, procedures, and legal requirements.
• Maintaining accurate records of incidents, audits, and corrective actions, reporting on key metrics to stakeholders.
• Leading incident investigations, including root cause analysis and implementation of corrective and preventative actions.
• Providing expert advice on specialist areas such as fire safety, machinery safety, occupational health, and environmental considerations.
• Continuously identifying opportunities to improve safety performance, reduce risk, and enhance the working environment.

THE SKILLS

We encourage you to apply if you are someone who can demonstrate the following:

Essential

• Proven experience in a Health & Safety role within a manufacturing environment
• Strong working knowledge of UK H&S legislation and HSE guidance
• Experience managing facilities, maintenance, or site services
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence at all levels
• Experience conducting risk assessments, audits, and incident investigations
• Strong IT skills, including experience using digital systems for H&S or facilities management
• Ability to manage multiple priorities across safety and operational responsibilities

Desirable

• NEBOSH General Certificate (or higher)
• IOSH Membership (or working towards)
• NEBOSH Fire Certificate or equivalent
• Experience implementing structured H&S or facilities management systems
• Knowledge of environmental or sustainability practices
• Experience managing contractors and external suppliers

BENEFITS

• New SBD Headquarters – Join us in our state-of-the-art building. A dynamic space designed for innovation, collaboration and sustainable growth
• Complimentary Breakfast and Lunch – Enjoy a delicious selection of food served fresh daily so you can save time & money and focus on your best work
• Casual Dress Code – Allowing you to work comfortably and be yourself!
• Free Onsite Parking – Priority spaces go to those who car share too
• Performance Related Bonus – Directly linking the success of SBD to your earnings
• 33 Days’ Holiday including Bank Holidays – Providing flexibility for your personal life and well – deserved breaks
• Employee Assistance Programme – Your wellbeing matters to us, so our EAP provides a wealth of resources and professional support for any of life’s challenges
• 40% Staff Discount – Letting you experience our quality firsthand for less
• Strength Sports Event Tickets – Help us to celebrate the power and dedication we admire across the disciplines, live!
• Employee Referral Scheme – Get rewarded handsomely through our generous employee referral scheme when you help us find more great talent

SALARY: £43,000 – £47,000 dependant on experience and qualifications

HOURS: 37.5 hours per week

LOCATION: Unit 2b Lanchester Way, Advanced Manufacturing Park, Waverley, S60 5FX

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