We are recruiting a Facilities & HSE Manager to join a rapidly growing vehicle conversion business based in Dagenham and covering multiple UK sites. With the business rapidly expanding, this role will play a key part in ensuring all sites remain safe, compliant, and operationally efficient while supporting the organisation's continued growth.
This position will have responsibility for leading Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) compliance and facilities management across workshops, offices, and warehouses. The successful candidate will ensure facilities are well maintained, statutory obligations are met, and a proactive safety culture is embedded throughout the business.
Key Responsibilities
Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)
* Ensure full compliance with UK HSE legislation, ISO standards, and company safety policies across all sites.
* Develop, implement, and monitor HSE procedures, risk assessments, and safe working practices.
* Lead investigations into incidents, accidents, and near misses, completing root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions.
* Deliver HSE training and awareness programmes to promote a strong safety culture across the organisation.
* Monitor and report key HSE performance indicators including incident rates, audits, and inspection results.
* Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety performance and environmental compliance.
Facilities Management
* Oversee the maintenance, repair, and upkeep of buildings, workshops, and office facilities across multiple locations.
* Manage service providers, contractors, utilities, and site infrastructure to ensure operational efficiency.
* Plan and manage preventative maintenance schedules, ensuring all statutory inspections are completed (including fire safety, lifting equipment, electrical systems, and gas).
* Implement cost control and energy efficiency initiatives across facilities operations.
* Support operational planning by ensuring workshop environments remain safe, compliant, and fit for purpose.
Compliance & Reporting
* Liaise with local authorities, regulators, insurers, and site owners where required.
* Coordinate and support internal and external HSE audits and site inspections.
* Produce regular reports on HSE performance and facilities operations for senior management.
Experience & Qualifications
Essential
* Proven experience in an HSE management role within manufacturing, automotive, engineering, or industrial environments.
* Strong facilities management experience across industrial or multi-site operations.
* NEBOSH qualification (or equivalent).
* IOSH certification.
* Strong understanding of UK HSE legislation and compliance requirements.
* Experience conducting risk assessments, audits, and incident investigations.
* Demonstrated experience managing contractors, service providers, and facilities budgets.
Desirable
* Experience supporting growing or multi-site operations.
* Knowledge of ISO standards relating to health, safety, and environmental management.
* Experience implementing continuous improvement initiatives within facilities or HSE functions.
Benefits
* Competitive salary package
* Life assurance cover
* Access to Employee Assistance Programme
* Support with training and professional development
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
* On-site parking