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