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Health and Safety Lead



Human Resources

Newcastle Under Lyme, STS
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ID: 4782-967
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Full-Time/Regular

Health and Safety Lead 

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. 

 

This is a unique opportunity to build and shape the UK Health & Safety function from the ground up. While Radwell has an established and experienced Health & Safety team in the United States, there is currently no dedicated UK H&S function—making this role pivotal in creating, embedding, and leading Health & Safety across the UK business. 

 

The Opportunity 

Radwell is committed to rewarding and investing in our people, and we believe this must be reflected in our salaries and benefits. As our Health and Safety Lead, you can expect: 

  • Salary dependent on experience and qualification 

  • A hybrid and flexible working policy (after initial training) 

  • Fully funded professional memberships 

  • Annual leave of 25 days + bank holidays 

  • Private Health/Medical Insurance 

  • Life Insurance/Death in Service Insurance  

  • Access to our benefits portal with a wide range of offerings from high street to local discounts! 

  • A company passionate about wellbeing: 24/7 free health & wellbeing support through Medicash app and helpline, free counselling sessions and access to trained Mental Health First Aiders.

  • Free tea and coffee 

  • Free on-site parking 

  • Celebration of National Engagement Days such as Employee Appreciation Day and a company passionate about supporting charitable and community work.  

 

 The Role  

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

In addition, you will: 

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 

  • Establish and embed a strong UK Health & Safety culture, developing systems and processes that can evolve as the business grows. 

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 

 

About You 

You are an organised, analytical, and proactive Health and Safety professional, bringing your previous Health & Safety experience to this role. Furthermore, you will have: 

  • Confident working independently to establish and embed effective Health & Safety frameworks. 

  • NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent) in Occupational Health and Safety 

  • Experience in a dedicated H&S lead role, ideally in a multi-site or multinational environment 

  • In-depth knowledge of UK H&S legislation and best practices 

  • Demonstrable experience in risk assessment, auditing, and incident investigation 

  • Strong communication and training delivery skills 

  • Excellent IT skills (MS Office suite) for reporting and documentation 

  • Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the UK 

  • Knowledge of ISO 9001 and H&S management systems (desirable) 

  • Auditing qualification (desirable) 

 

 

About Radwell  

As the world's leading provider of spare parts and repair solutions in industrial electronics, robotics, and automation, Radwell has been supporting our customers in maintaining their systems for more than 40 years. Thanks to our constantly growing stock of currently more than 35+ million parts globally, and decades of cooperation with well-known manufacturers, our customers benefit from comprehensive solutions and fast response times. With an international footprint, and headquarters in New Jersey, USA, our people work collaboratively across borders. To ensure we all thrive at Radwell, we constantly invest in our people and provide a safe, happy and rewarding workplace for each and every person.  

 

How to Apply 

The closing date for this role is Monday 19th January at 16:00. Please note that any applications received after this deadline will not be considered. Should we receive a high volume of suitable applications, we reserve the right to bring the closing date for the role forward. If the role is of interest, we would advise applying for the role immediately.  

 

Please click the ‘Apply’ button below to start your application.  

 

We wish you the best of luck in your application for the role of Health and Safety Lead.  

 

Other organisations may call this role Health and Safety Advisor, HSE Specialist, Safety Officer, Safety Specialist, Health and Safety Officer, or H&S Manager. 

 

Join Our Diverse Team  

 

Radwell International is an equal-opportunity employer and welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We believe that a diverse workforce is essential to our success and invite individuals who share our commitment to diversity and inclusion to join us in our mission to deliver innovative solutions and exceptional service to our customers worldwide. 

 

Inclusion is at the heart of everything we do at Radwell International. Come be a part of our diverse and dynamic team! 

This position is located at Unit D, Dalewood Road Lymedale Business Park, Newcastle Under Lyme, STS. View the Google Map in full screen.


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