Health & Safety Manager

Job Title: Health & Safety Manager
Salary: Up to £49,000 (experience dependent) + Car/Car allowance + Bonus
Location: Field Based with regular travel to Blackbushe, Bridgwater, Hook and Bristol  
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week (8:30am-5:30pm)
Job Status: Permanent

Join the UK’s largest B2B used vehicle service

At BCA, we’re altogether, more. More than just a normal vehicle remarketing company. More than just any other place to work. We’re Europe's largest vehicle remarketing company, the backbone of the UK’s automotive supply chain, the best place to build the career you want.

Main Purpose of The Role:

To advise and support Site Management in the locations covered on all aspects of Health and Safety appropriate to the workplace, in line with BCAUK HSE Policy and arrangements manual. 

Ensuring policies and procedures are in place to provide for safe working conditions and the occupational Health and Safety for all people, customers and contractors on our sites including supporting on facilities management issues that affect health, safety, welfare or compliance with H&S legislation. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Champion a strong health & safety culture across multiple operational sites
• Manage risk assessments and ensure required controls are implemented effectively
• Conduct and support regular safety inspections and audits, ensuring remedial actions are completed
• Provide root-cause analysis and escalate issues when needed
• Ensure adequate first aid, welfare, and safety provisions across all sites
• Attend serious incidents, support investigations, and help implement preventive measures
• Produce clear safety reports to support performance monitoring and improvement
• Support health & safety aspects of operational and construction-related projects
• Work with site management on monthly H&S meetings, risk reviews, and action tracking
• Collaborate within cross-functional teams to support operational and business initiatives
• Provide technical H&S guidance to managers and supervisors, promoting a safe working environment
• Oversee the escalation and resolution of significant risks and issues
• Maintain high standards of governance, controls, and reporting across all safety processes
• Liaise with enforcement bodies (HSE/EHO/EA) as required
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders to ensure consistency and resolve issues across sites

   

  Knowledge and Experience Required:

   

• Proven experience in a similar H&S role
• NEBOSH Occupational Safety & Health Certificate or equivalent Level 3 qualification
• Broad knowledge of technical H&S controls including asbestos, legionella, fire safety, DSEAR and contractor management
• Understanding of lean practices such as 5S, root cause analysis and 5 Whys
• Strong PC skills including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to write clear and concise risk assessments and safety documentation
• Strong communication and influencing skills and the ability to make a strong case for change
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and manage time effectively
• Ability to motivate and develop self and others
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Strong risk management and compliance knowledge with a pragmatic approach
• Willingness to join a relevant professional body and maintain CPD

  Desirable

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in automotive, logistics, retail or facilities management
• Experience with UK QHSE systems such as HSG 65, ISO 45001, ISO 14001 and ISO 9001
• Level 6 or 7 H&S qualification such as NEBOSH Diploma, NVQ 6 or MSc in Safety or Environmental Health
• Fire risk assessment, DSEAR or environmental qualifications
• Membership of IOSH, CIEH or similar bodies

We’ve put everything in place to ensure you thrive. Competitive salaries, strong core values and an excellent benefits package that includes:

• Onsite parking
• Company Pension Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• An Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
• Access to trained Mental Health First Aiders
• Access to BCA Rewards which provides online and store discounts with a range of retailers

And so much more…

As the automotive industry changes, we’re changing with it - putting our people in the front seat for the journey. We’re the number one in what we do for a reason and that’s because of the people we have on our teams. If you want to be a part of a business like this; unrivalled, exciting and appreciative of the work you do, join BCA.

We are proud to be Level 1 Disability Confident and committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible.

Our policy is to employ the best qualified people and provide equal opportunity for the advancement of employees including promotion and training and not to discriminate against any person because of gender, race, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion, belief, or disability.