We are looking for an experienced UK Health & Safety Lead to oversee and manage all aspects of health and safety within our Group. The main activities centre around two UK manufacturing and distribution centre sites and Head Offices based in the UK. This role will be based in Stoke on Trent with frequent travel to the Lake District.
You will be responsible for developing and implementing health and safety policies, conducting risk assessments, investigating incidents, and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and standards. You will also play a key role in promoting a positive health and safety culture and providing training and guidance to the management team and our UK colleagues.
Key Responsibilities include:
1. Developing and Implementing Health and Safety Management Systems
2. Conducting Risk Assessments
3. Investigating Incidents and Near Misses
4. Ensuring Compliance with Legislation and Standards
5. Claims management
6. Promoting a Positive Health and Safety Culture
7. Providing Training and Guidance
8. Monitoring and Reporting on Health and Safety Performance by tracking key KPIs and conducting and reviewing audits
9. Managing Contractors and Suppliers
10. Managing Emergency Procedures
11. Producing Board reports and updates to the Leadership team
12. Acting as the H&S Lead for all ethical/social audits
13. Providing Expert Advice