Health & Safety Manager

I am recruiting for a dedicated Health & Safety Manager to ensure a safe and healthy working environment for all employees, contractors, and visitors. This pivotal role involves developing, implementing, and maintaining comprehensive health and safety programs, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and promoting a proactive safety culture across all operations.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve company-wide Health & Safety policies and procedures.
• Review and monitor risk assessments and Safe Systems of Work (SSOW)/method statements across all departments.
• Conduct an annual BCarm audit, reporting results to departmental managers for necessary corrective actions.
• Complete site-specific risk assessments in response to new processes, equipment, or changes in working conditions.
• Provide expert advice on specific Health & Safety training requirements, coordinating with department heads to ensure all staff are adequately trained.
• Conduct regular inspections and H&S surveys at all depots to ensure compliance and promote a culture of safety.
• Stay updated with the latest H&S legislation and standards, leading the implementation of relevant changes throughout the business.
• Ensure fire safety compliance at all depots, including maintenance of fire alarms, extinguishers, and emergency evacuation plans.
• Act as the main point of contact for external bodies such as the HSE and fire authorities during inspections or investigations.
• Lead accident and incident investigations to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Support the business with emergency preparedness planning, including first aid provision, business continuity, and crisis response measures.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• NEBOSH Qualification in Occupational Health & Safety as a minimum.
• Proven experience in developing and maintaining leading metrics and driving associated culture change.
• Ability to design and conduct H&S based training for groups.
• Experience with occupational H&S management systems.
• Familiarity with ISO14001, 18001, and 45001.
• Exceptional verbal and numerate skills.
• Competence with IT systems.
• Effective influencing skills and ability to present at all business levels.
• Full UK driving licence.

Desired Skills/Experience:

• Environmental qualification or experience.
• Industrial experience.
• Experience in handling Dangerous Goods.
• Familiarity with DSEAR and PUWER regulations.

Benefits:

• Private health insurance after 1 year’s employment.
• Hybrid working after probation
• Death in service benefit after 1 year.
• Monthly Birthday Buffets.
• 28 days holidays, with an additional day of holiday for every full year of service up to 25 days.
• A net contributions pension scheme (Employer 4% / Employee 5%).