Health and Safety Coordinator
710424
Greater Manchester
Permanent / Full Time
Trades & Services (Mechanic / Automotive)
Job Title: Compliance & Health & Safety Coordinator
Location: National – UK travel required (hybrid working with site visits)
Salary: £35k plus £6k + Car Allowance
UK-wide travel with occasional overnight stays (expenses paid)

Overview:
Are you a disciplined, detail-oriented professional with a structured background—such as the Armed Forces, emergency services, or a regulated operational environment? We are working with a leader within the accident repair industry who are looking for a proactive Compliance & Health & Safety Coordinator to help uphold standards across their national network.

This newly created role offers a strong sense of purpose, ensuring safety, compliance, and operational integrity within their UK-wide body shop sites. It’s ideal for those transitioning from the military who want to apply their problem-solving, leadership, and risk-assessment skills in a structured, impactful civilian career.

Full training and system access will be provided.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead compliance efforts across multiple sites, ensuring adherence to safety regulations.
  • Conduct audits and provide structured reports to maintain consistent standards.
  • Support site managers in maintaining safety documentation and protocols.
  • Act as a trusted advisor for compliance queries, offering practical guidance.
  • Ensure clear communication of safety alerts, audit results, and best practices.
  • Maintain a disciplined record-keeping system for health and safety documentation.
  • Travel across UK sites with occasional overnight stays (fully covered).
  • Work closely with leadership teams to identify gaps and propose improvements.
Ideal Candidate Profile:

Highly structured and detail-focused—ideal for someone from a military, logistics, or security-based environment.
Mission-oriented, with strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
✔ Interest in pursuing a career in health and safety (e.g., working towards NEBOSH or similar qualification).
Thrives in independent, multi-site environments with national travel flexibility.
✔ Strong leadership and communication skills—able to audit, support, and advise managers effectively.
Desirable (but not essential):
✅ Previous experience in compliance, auditing, health & safety, or risk management.
✅ Experience working across multi-site operations or field-based roles.
✅ Knowledge of health and safety systems or auditing procedures.

Why Join Us?

A structured environment that values precision, trust, and teamwork.
Be part of a growing national business with 14+ UK sites (and more in development).
Contribute meaningfully by maintaining compliance and operational excellence.
Receive full training and career development support tailored to your transition.
Travel across the UK and engage with a variety of operational sites.

If you’re looking to apply military-honed skills in a role that values discipline, structure, and mission focus, we want to hear from you!
This version strengthens the appeal to ex-military personnel by emphasizing structure, transferable skills, and the importance of mission-driven work. 

Contact andy.cruickshank@ambrecruitmentgroup.co.uk for additional information

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