Main Purpose of Role
As the Health & Safety Manager you will be responsible for providing health and safety advice, guidance, education and support to and across all company sites (Cardiff & Portsmouth); working with the SMT and the H&S representatives, ensuring the company meets its statutory obligations in all areas relating to Health and Safety compliance.
Role & Responsibilities -:
(This list is to outline the common but not exhausted elements)
· Act as first point of contact regarding H&S matters, providing advice on the implications of current and emerging health, safety and welfare legislation including making recommendations to ensure compliance across the organisation.
· Promote a positive H&S culture.
· To consult employees on health and safety issues and to support and develop the role of the company's health and safety committee (HSC), including arranging and attending meetings - identifying and reviewing all relevant Health & Safety matters.
· In conjunction with company's SMT/FM/H&S Representatives/Committee, deliver a comprehensive Safety and Health advisory and guidance service ensuring all aspects of best practice and legislative requirements are established and maintained regarding the provision of a safe working environment.
· Monitor compliance and procedures against standards, expectations, policies and procedures.
· Propose practical and collaborative solutions where possible.
· Work with managers to develop policies and programs regarding the management and improvement of health and safety aspects companywide.
· Work with SMT regarding the company's environmental performance.
· In collaboration with SMT, FM and the company's H&S Representatives/Committee, ensure that all relevant safety procedures (Risk Assessments, SSOW/Method Statements, COSHH, PUWER & LOLER etc) are in place, documented and reviewed appropriately with an aim to identify and abate workplace hazards.
· Provide H&S resource for investigations into incidents, accidents and near misses, illnesses and injuries in order to establish a root cause, providing advice and recommendations accordingly for changes and improvements to prevent reoccurrence.
· Ensure that H&S protocols are efficient and streamlined with cooperation from departmental managers.
* In conjunction with the company's SMT and H&S Representatives/Committee - ensure that employees are complying with the company's safety policies and are working in accordance with set procedures.
* Take appropriate action when notified of disregard to site safety.
* Support the development of Proactive Safety Reporting ensuring a continuous improvement safety culture is fully established.
* Work closely with the company's leadership and HR department to define appropriate safety training i.e. employee healthcare/health monitoring/surveillance where required.
· Coordinate routine and ad-hoc inspections/audits of all divisions, the building and its facilities.
· Review and monitor sub-contractor information and activities.
· Liaise with the company's SMT & H&S Representatives to raise awareness of any new legislation Applied are required to adhere to.
The ideal candidate-:
* Hold a nationally recognised Health and Safety Qualification.
* Hold IEMA/NEBOSH Environmental Qualification.
· Experience within a health & safety managerial role.
· Have at least 3 years H&S experience in a regulated environment.
· Must have strong interpersonal, collaborative communication skills and be able to build relationships and advise senior management.
· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and business acumen, with the ability to challenge and champion change.
· Working knowledge of ISO9001, ISO14001 & ISO45001.
· Excellent attention to detail.
· Proficient in MS office.
· Strong coaching, mentoring and leadership skills.
Job Types: Full-time, Apprenticeship
Pay: £40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Flexitime
* Free parking
* On-site parking
* Work from home
Application question(s):
* Do you hold a IEMA/NEBOSH qualification?
* Have you worked within a manufacturing environment?
Work Location: In person