Health and Safety Team Leader
Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire
Are you passionate about creating safe, compliant, and thriving workplaces? Radwell International is seeking a dedicated Health and Safety Specialist to lead our UK health and safety agenda and ensure our facilities operate to the highest standards of legal compliance and best practice.

As our Health and Safety lead, you will be responsible for ensuring all Radwell UK facilities (Newcastle under Lyme & Blackburn) meet and exceed health and safety legislation and best practices. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Health and Safety Leadership

Develop, implement, and review H&S policies and procedures in line with UK law
Lead site inspections, audits, and risk assessments, ensuring hazards are identified and controlled
Advise management and staff, providing expert guidance and actionable recommendations

Partner with external H&S consultants to ensure full compliance

• Compliance and Auditing

Ensure compliance with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999, Fire Safety Order 2005, and other relevant legislation
Maintain records of compliance, accident investigations, corrective actions, and statutory inspections

Prepare and present compliance reports and analytics to senior leadership

• Training and Communication

Deliver and coordinate health and safety training for all employees
Empower managers to take ownership of H&S in their areas
Lead safety awareness campaigns and toolbox talks

Serve as the main point of contact for H&S queries

• Contractor and Vendor Management

Vet, select, and monitor contractors and service providers for H&S compliance

Review contractor risk assessments and method statements

• Emergency Preparedness

Develop, implement, and test emergency response plans, including fire safety and first aid arrangements

Ensure emergency equipment is maintained and staff are trained in procedures

• Facilities Compliance Oversight

Oversee maintenance schedules and statutory inspections (e.g., fire alarms, emergency lighting, lifting equipment)

Lead on space planning and facility changes with safety as a priority

• Continuous Improvement

Analyse incident trends and audit findings to drive improvement initiatives
Enhance workplace wellbeing, ergonomics, and mental health support