Health, Safety and Facilities Management Leader

W.D.M. Limited is the largest manufacturer of road survey machines and the biggest provider of road condition survey services in the UK.  The Company employs around 150 staff, mainly in Bristol but has bases in New Zealand and the USA. WDM® works alongside governments and highway authorities surveying road surfaces and developing systems and processes to help clients manage their networks. Through long-term, trusted partnerships we have helped provide safer roads and save lives worldwide.

Job Description

  • Lead H&S management objectives established by the company, ensuring continual improvement and compliance with ISO standards.
  • Prepare, conduct and report:
    • Internal audits;
    • Safety tours;
    • Accident/incident and near-miss investigations;
    • Risk assessments; and
    • Safe systems of work.
  • Proactively support the maintenance and development of the company’s management system.
  • Prepare and deliver training programmes for which you have knowledge, skill and competency.
  • Undertake a programme of continual professional development to maintain knowledge, skills and competency.
  • Facilitate audits from BSi, other certification bodies, customers and other interested parties.
  • Provide support to W.D.M. group operations in overseas territories.
  • Manage company properties and facilities.
  • Engage with current and new contractor’s coming onto company sites.
  • Develop and maintain control systems for estate and facilities management.
  • Provide ‘out of hours’ support.

 

Key Skills & Experience

  • Qualifications at Level 3 e.g. A-level, BTECH or equivalent.
  • NEBOSH Certificate and/or an IOSH qualification.
  • Full UK Driving Licence.
  • Good ICT skills.
  • Knowledge of ISO 9001:2015, ISO 45001:2018 and, ISO 14001:2015.
  • Internal auditing knowledge and skills.
  • Estate and facilities management skills.
  • Experience managing staff.

 

Mandatory Requirements

  • NEBOSH Certificate and/or an IOSH qualification.
  • Full UK Driving Licence.
  • Applicants must have existing legal rights to work in the UK.

 

Additional Information

  • This is an In-person role based in offices on the north-east outskirts of Bristol (BS16).
  • Full time 37.5 hours per week.
  • Salary: £38,000 + benefits.
  • 25 days holiday plus recognised public holidays.
  • Flexible working arrangements to be agreed.
  • Employee Assistance Programme.
  • On-site parking.
  • Deadline for applications: Friday 3rd October 2025.
  • Please apply with your CV to Jobs@wdm.co.uk

 

WDM values diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds.

Related news & case studies