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Permanent, full‑time role: Monday to Friday.
Swann Engineering Group is an ethical and forward‑thinking group where we aim to shape our people and the environment. Our strength comes from effective corporate governance, diversity of specialist skills and experience and excellence in managing all aspects of the product lifecycle under one roof, including design, manufacture, installation, maintenance and customer support.
About the role
As HSE Manager, your role is to prevent workplace injuries by developing and implementing business‑wide policies, procedures and training to create a safe and legally compliant work environment. You will work closely with the Senior Management team to support in identifying and mitigating risk, ensuring the company is compliant at all times with health and safety legislation, being efficient and thorough when investigating incidents and promoting a culture of safety.
Main duties and responsibilities
* Prepare HS&E strategy and develop group‑wide policies.
* Review group policies and procedures as needed to ensure compliance with legislation and best practice.
* Manage waste, scrap and hazardous waste streams.
* Identify opportunities for improvement in company policy and practices.
* Conduct risk assessments and consider how risks can be reduced.
* Promote good HS&E practices and awareness throughout the group and monitor implementation of group policies and procedures, ensuring statutory requirements are upheld.
* Consult with Directors and Managers regarding HS&E legislation and codes of practice.
* Lead in‑house training with managers and employees regarding HS&E issues.
* Conduct or arrange site and workplace audits and ensure remedial actions are implemented.
* Maintain accident and near‑miss statistics, analyse trends and implement remedial action – produce monthly and quarterly reports for Senior Management.
* Instigate investigations into incidents where required and produce reports of findings.
* Undertake RIDDOR reporting as appropriate.
* Be the focus for HS&E for the group and co‑ordinate communications including management reports, newsletter and bulletins.
* Arrange for and renew accreditations to external organisations, e.g. SMAS & SafeContractor.
* Consult with external bodies for advice and information.
* Consult with insurance companies regarding personal injury claims.
* Assist with the completion of PQQ documents.
* Other duties as required for the role.
About you
* NEBOSH General Certificate.
* Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation and regulations.
* Auditing experience.
* Computer literate; conversant in Microsoft Office.
* Attention to detail and application of working processes.
* Strong organisational and administrative skills.
* Excellent communication, leadership and training skills.
What we offer
Competitive salary, pension, health care cash back scheme, 20 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays (salary sacrifice scheme available for additional holiday) and cycle‑to‑work scheme. This is an office‑based permanent full‑time role – Monday to Friday – based at our Head Office in Braintree, Essex. Some travel to sites will be required on occasion.
Please apply with a CV.
By applying for this role, your details will be sent to Ortolan People, who are engaged to provide recruitment support in processing applications. We will endeavour to respond to all applicants within three working days.
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