Job Description

Health and Safety Manager

Portsmouth

Permanent, full-time

Competitive salary plus benefits

If you’re passionate about creating safer workplaces, confident in spotting risks before they become problems, and eager to grow your career in Health & Safety, this role is your perfect next step.

We’re looking for a proactive Health & Safety Manager to join our team at Portsmouth Dockyard team to support the delivery of high‑quality SHEQ standards across the business. You’ll play a hands‑on role in keeping people safe, shaping best practice, and helping us maintain a culture where safety always comes first.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supporting the planning, implementation and monitoring of Health, Safety, Environment & Quality activities
• Carrying out risk assessments, site inspections and accident/incident investigations
• Recording and maintaining accurate SHEQ documentation
• Delivering induction training and internal SHEQ training sessions
• Conducting face‑fit testing and ensuring safe use of equipment
• Presenting safety information to employees and managers
• Liaising with customers, HSE and internal SHE teams
• Ensuring compliance with current legislation
• Assisting with audits, spot checks and yard checks
• Promoting a positive safety culture across the organisation

Qualifications

• Marine and MOD experience - essential
• Experience of assessing high risk activities - essential
• Thorough knowledge of confined space management - essential
• Excellent attention to detail and a natural ability to identify hazards
• Confidence in recommending practical risk‑reduction measures
• NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent) – essential
• Ability to hold Tech IOSH status – essential
• Additional qualifications such as ISO knowledge, PTLLS, Environmental Management or Internal Auditor – desirable
• Full clean driving licence
• Willingness to undertake further training and achieve SC Clearance

Additional Information

22 days annual leave, plus day off for your birthday

Pool vehicle access

Company bonus scheme

Medicash benefit scheme

Adler and Allan are committed to fostering diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We proudly embrace equal opportunities for all applicants, regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. If you require any support with your application, whatever the circumstance, please let us know.