HR & Health & Safety Manager in Norwich

At Cooper Lomaz, we’re working with a well-established and growing business within the Supply Chain & Distribution Sector who are looking to appoint an experienced HR & Health & Safety Manager to join their senior leadership team. This is a hands-on, operational role where no two days are the same. You’ll play a key role in driving people management, compliance, training, health & safety, and operational standards across the business.

The successful candidate will be a confident leader with strong HR experience, a proactive approach to Health & Safety, and the ability to influence and support teams at all levels.

The Role

Reporting directly to the Directors, you will take ownership of the day-to-day HR and Health & Safety function across the business, ensuring operational teams are supported, compliant, trained, and motivated. Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing operational staff across recruitment, onboarding, training and retention
• Conducting disciplinary investigations and ensuring company procedures are followed correctly
• Delivering probation reviews and supporting employee development plans
• Identifying training needs and designing ongoing training programmes
• Managing incidents and accidents in line with company policy and legislation
• Monitoring timesheets, holidays and payroll-related administration
• Ensuring compliance with company policies, driver handbooks and Health & Safety procedures
• Supporting transport compliance across the wider business
• Managing company uniform and equipment stock levels

Health & Safety Responsibilities

You will also take the lead on promoting and embedding a strong Health & Safety culture throughout the business. Responsibilities will include:

• Implementing and maintaining Health & Safety, Fire Safety and First Aid procedures
• Ensuring risk assessments are current, visible and signed by employees
• Promoting best practice and legislative compliance across all operational areas
• Supporting management teams with ownership of Health & Safety processes
• Reviewing operational activities from a Health & Safety perspective and identifying improvements
• Ensuring the business meets its duty of care obligations at all times

Additional Responsibilities

As part of the senior management team, you will also support the wider day-to-day running of the business and contribute towards future growth initiatives, including:

• Supporting operational leadership across the organisation
• Designing, marketing and delivering external training services
• Helping to grow and expand the training side of the business

What We’re Looking For

We’re keen to speak with candidates who can demonstrate:

• Previous experience in an HR, Operations or Health & Safety management role
• Strong people management and leadership skills
• Experience managing disciplinary processes and employee relations matters
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities
• Knowledge of current legislation within transport, logistics or operational environments
• Experience delivering training programmes and inductions
• A proactive, hands-on and solutions-focused approach

Desirable Experience

• Previous line management or supervisory experience
• Experience working within transport, logistics or operational businesses
• Experience designing and delivering driver induction or training programmes
• At least 2 years’ experience within a similar managerial role

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing business in a highly visible leadership role where you can genuinely make an impact. You’ll have the autonomy to shape processes, influence culture and support the continued growth of the organisation.

To discuss this opportunity in confidence, please contact Cooper Lomaz Recruitment.