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Health and Safety Recruitment

We match you with the best health and safety professionals for your business

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Connecting the best Health and Safety talent with leading employers since 1986.

  • 35+

    Years in business

  • 10,000+

    Candidates placed

  • 3500+

    Clients worked with

  • 96%

    Satisfaction rate

Leaders in our field

Principal People is a leading UK-based Health and Safety recruitment organisation equipped with over 35 years of experience. Having worked closely with the industry over the last three decades, we’ve loved seeing a positive and progressive change of attitude towards safety culture.

However, there’s still a long way to go. That’s why our goal is to continue supporting this progressive change by passionately connecting organisations with health and safety professionals and HSE specialists spearheading the cultural shift.

We do this by creating meaningful connections with both employers and job seekers, offering hiring advice in the niche market, recruiting on behalf of organisations, and supporting the future generation with their Health and Safety careers.

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Struggling to find the right Health and Safety professional, or don’t know where to start?

Don't worry, we get it.

Health and Safety is a very small niche, and looking for a professional who fits the bill and aligns with your culture under time pressures can become a tiresome task, especially if you haven’t done this before. Not to mention the time it takes to advertise the role, scour through stacks of resumes, and facilitate endless interviews, only to realise the shortlist of candidates just isn’t right. 

However, there is a better way, and that’s where we come in.

By working with us, you have instant access to our dedicated team of health and safety recruiters and experts, who are driven by a genuine passion for the industry. With a combined 50+ years of experience recruiting health and safety professionals, they are well-seasoned in making your hiring experience as hassle-free as possible. 

Say goodbye to recruitment headaches and say hello to streamlined Health and Safety hiring.

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Where we specialise

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Permanent recruitment

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Contract and Interim

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We're truly specialists

What sets us apart is our ability to understand your unique and industry-specific requirements when recruiting Health and Safety professionals. Whether you're a construction company that needs professionals skilled in working at heights, a manufacturing company that requires COMAH experience, or even an infrastructure business that needs ground-work expertise, we can help.  

Whether you're a seasoned hiring manager or you're new to recruiting, our team of dedicated recruitment specialists is here to guide you every step of the way and make the process easy, timely, and seamless.

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Why use a specialised Health and Safety recruitment agency?

Looking to hire the following Health and Safety roles?

We're here to help.

✅ Health and Safety Coordinator
✅ Health and Safety Consultant
✅ Health and Safety Advisor
✅ Health and Safety Manager
✅ HSE Manager
✅ Safety Specialist
✅ Health and Safety Specialists
✅ Head of HSE
✅ Health and Safety Director
✅ Head of Health and Safety
✅ Head of Safety

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Our tried, tested and trusted recruitment process

Our extensive experience recruiting in the health and safety space has taught us a thing or two about crafting an efficient process that delivers results. Below is a snapshot into what to expect when working with us. Go one step further and download our recruitment process document to take a deep dive into the details.
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Case Study: Quick hiring for a business in need

When one of the UK’s leading logistics organisations approached us to help source their new Health and Safety Manager it came with a very tight deadline - “yesterday”.

We knew we had to act quickly and deploy an effective role marketing strategy to attract the right candidates who match our client's specifications.

Under pressure and with a unique set of requirements, we set about helping to do what we know best. See how we rose to the challenge.

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How we've helped others

Very professional company. I have had the best experience working with Lauren Alsop, who has been dedicated and honest throughout the entire recruitment process. She was very thorough and helpful - not just during my interviewing process with my current employer, but she has also been very supportive after my employment. Definitely deserve a five star!! 🌟
Best recruitment experience ever! True professionals. I was contacted by Lauren for a job opportunity and she managed the whole recruitment process for me from A to Z. The support and information provided by Lauren was excellent. I would highly recommend Principal People to anyone.
Noah from Principal People was an absolute star. He hasn't been with the business long, but his overall attitude and communication are brilliant. He found me a new role very promptly, and was very professional during the whole process. I can't help but offer great feedback to his boss Zac as well. I would recommend Noah, Zac and Lauren for their services. That said I am sure this reflects back on PP as a whole and the professionalism and pride in what they do. Thank you so much guys!
I honestly have to say that the interview support process was one of the best that I have ever experienced, from the initial preparations and ongoing support through the selection phases the whole thing felt like a supportive environment resulting in a more relaxed interview and ultimately a job offer. would highly recommend.
My experience with principal people was second to none. Will was very thorough, understanding and informative. I believe his drive and determination secured me my role. Although I’m happy in my new position, I wouldn’t hesitate to use principal people in the future. Thanks Will! I owe you one!

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Looking for answers?

Still unsure about health and safety interim and contract recruitment? Take a look at our frequently asked questions.

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Use the form below or call on 01252 759 162. We look forward to hearing from you. All enquiries are answered as soon as possible.