Health and Safety Manager - Distribution

Wincanton are looking to recruit a Health and Safety Manager, at our ASDA distribution centre in Rochdale.

Reporting to the General Manager, thiskey role supports the customer contract by integrating effectively with the senior management team onsite to ensure H&S standards & compliance is achieved and maintained through high levels of employee engagement and a strong health and safety culture.

This is a single site role, with one direct report. The successful candidate will play a lead role in the continuous improvement of the Network Safety Plan that demonstrates a strong safety culture for employees, visitors and contractors.

This role is operational hours, 08.00 - 16.00 with flexibility to see shift workers in a 24/7 operation.
How will you contribute?

Manage site Health & Safety in accordance with Wincantons Safety Health Environmental Procedures
Ensure the site meets or exceeds the Health & Safety targets expected by Company / Client
Manage and drive safety plans, including promoting a H&S first culture.
Manage and maintain site training records and site training matrix
Co-ordination of all site Health & Safety activities, including committees, training and communications to ensure the site remains compliant
Assist/undertake risk assessments and create SSOWs as required.
Using corporate IT systems to produce reports & support the delivery of Safety across the network.
Ensure compliance when dealing with accident investigation and RIDDOR reports
Work in line with Company Process and Audit requirement
Liaise with the Business unit Safety Manager and site(s) management team
Define problems and devise effective solutions using rigorous logical and analytical tools
Be pro-active in decision making based on analysis, experience, judgement and intuition
Carry out site inspections to analyses what exists and what needs to be done, and arrange for appropriate actions to be taken
Ensure compliance with Regulations by making frequent, unannounced physical inspections and by audits of the written documentation
Hold Health & Safety meetings and oversee First Aiders on site, again acting in accordance to site compliance and current legislation
Assist the Network H&S Manager at other locations within the area in agreement with local management.
Oversee safety for the Vehicle maintenance units on site
Management of contractors on site i.e. permit to work
What will you bring?

NEBOSH general certificate (essential)
Experience of working in a supervisory positionin a H&S Environment
Good knowledge of Health and Safety legislation
Experience of promoting H&S first culture through employee engagement
Able to communicate with internal and external clients
Self-motivated and self-disciplined
Driven by continual improvement
High standard of work and integrity
Can operate successfully with all levels of colleagues and management
Able to resolve multiple and/or complex issues while under pressure
Ability to build strong and effective relationships with customers and colleagues by demonstrating a high level of integrity and professionalism
Desirable (not essential):
Experience of working in the Warehouse/Logistics sector
Experience of temperature controlled environments

Our Culture & Benefits
In addition to a generous salary , we really value our people and offer a friendly, safety-first working environment, along with other benefits including company pension scheme, generous holidays, cycle to work scheme, employee benefits include, online discount platform, onsite parking and much more.
Our people are at the core of our business and what makes Wincanton great. Thats why we also provide significant opportunities for career development and progression, as well as training enrichment and multi-skilling, in a dynamic working environment.
Be a part of our values; Excellence, Integrity, Passion, Proactivity, Togetherness & Trust.
Our Commitment
We are committed to providing equality of opportunity for all employees. We want to create an environment where all colleagues feel safe, supported and valued, whilst feeling they can be their whole selves within our workplaces. We are proud that our colleagues represent us and our successes. Attracting diverse teams, we believe in creating an inclusive, respectful organisational culture for our colleagues and future talent.
Find out more: Wincanton champions a diverse workforce

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