H&S Manager
Circa £50k
Kent
A well-established manufacturing and building services organisation specialising in engineered above-ground drainage and water supply systems. The business designs and delivers offsite-fabricated solutions to mechanical and public health engineers, M&E contractors and local authorities, supporting projects across commercial, high-rise residential, healthcare, education and leisure sectors. With a strong industry presence spanning several decades, the company operates to high technical and compliance standards.
Role Overview
Reporting into the Director of QHSE, this role is responsible for strengthening health, safety and environmental culture across the business. You will lead the implementation of company and group HSE policies, manage site-based HSE systems, drive behavioural change and support the development of management competence across operations.
Key Responsibilities
* Interpret, communicate and ensure compliance with management systems and all relevant health, safety and environmental legislation.
* Support the Site Management Team with day-to-day HSE responsibilities, providing practical advice and guidance.
* Implement company and group HSE policies, procedures and initiatives across site operations.
* Maintain and support accreditation to ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management standards.
* Set, monitor and report on HSE objectives and KPIs, presenting performance data to senior leadership and identifying trends.
* Provide consistent, best-practice HSE guidance across all levels of the organisation.
* Conduct regular site tours to verify standards and ensure HSE expectations are actively led by management.
* Identify training, competency and awareness needs, working with the L&D function to track and maintain competence.
* Ensure all site HSE systems are maintained, updated and effectively implemented.
* Oversee the development and review of risk assessments and safe systems of work.
* Establish and manage appropriate PPE requirements.
* Manage site access control systems.
* Lead internal site inspections and audits, including external statutory and mandatory inspections.
* Consult and communicate effectively with the wider business on all HSE matters.
* Promote a strong, positive culture around sustainability, health and safety.
* Support internal and external audit programmes.
* Act as deputy for the Director of QHSE on safety and environmental matters when required.
Skills & Requirements
* Strong working knowledge of health, safety and environmental legislation within a manufacturing environment.
* Experience managing and developing HSE professionals or teams.
* Proven ability to lead, influence and drive behavioural and cultural change.
* Proactive, self-motivated and able to work independently.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage at all levels.
* Competent in conducting safety and environmental inspections and audits.
* Able to plan, deliver and accurately report audit and inspection findings in line with relevant standards.
* IT literate, with working knowledge of Microsoft Office and enterprise systems.
* Ability to integrate HSE and environmental legislation into management systems.
* NEBOSH Certificate essential; NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent desirable.
* Environmental qualification (IEMA or equivalent) preferred.
* Full UK driving licence.
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