My client, based in Skelmersdale, is currently recruiting for a Health and Safety Manager
The client has an industrial background.
Overarching principles:
· Develop and maintain a transparent health and safety plan along with associated objectives which help reduce the risk of personal injury, illness and property damage.
· Achieve compliance with health and safety legislation as well as meeting customer-driven health and safety requirements.
· Engage all employees in the promotion and achievement of a safe and healthy working environment.
· Promote a safety-first attitude and lead by example.
· Be a visible, pragmatic and approachable presence on site.
· Provide professional and accurate health and safety support to employees and management.
Primary responsibilities.
· Periodically “walk the site” throughout each working day.
· Ensure all Health and Safety related checks, inspections and servicing are carried out and remedial actions closed out in a timely manner.
· Deliver internal health and safety awareness training.
· Investigate accidents and incidents, identifying actions which help prevent recurrence.
· Review and where required update, policies and risk control documentation.
· Question any non-compliance with company health and safety standards
· Ensure contractor pre work risk control documentation is obtained, inductions undertaken and working practices monitored against agreed controls.
· Liaise with external regulators as required.
Additional responsibilities.
· Deliver new starter inductions.
· Complete employee return to work documentation.
· Undertake environmental site inspections, identifying any deviations from agreed standards.
Qualifications and Experience.
· Demonstrable evidence of working within a health and safety function.
· NEBOSH general certificate or NVQ equivalent (a minimum of IOSH managing safely may be accepted, along with a desire to undertake additional development training).
· Membership of IOSH (as a minimum the willingness to join and maintain membership).
Personal Capabilities.
· Good levels of written and verbal communication and engagement skills.
· The ability to develop positive relationships with colleagues and regulatory bodies.
· Resilience and patience.
· Ability to problem solve in a practical manner, prioritise and make appropriate decisions.
· Ability to write concise but meaningful reports.
· Good working knowledge of Windows based IT systems.
· Willingness to undertake training and development as required by the business.
· Full driving licence (a small amount of intercompany travel is required).
Salary range: GBP35000 - GBP50000 per annum
Location: Skelmersdale