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Job Description
HEALTH & SAFETY MANAGER
Full-Time | Immediate Start Available
We are looking for H&S Manager who will be supporting the development of a strategy to shape the HSEQ function within the site and geographical area. Working closely with the respective management team and on‑site SHE Co‑ordinator to deliver this strategy and drive a culture of continuous improvement. This is a hands‑on role and requires a candidate who enjoys interacting on the shop floor and can demonstrate the ability to engage and influence at all levels.
Key Responsibilities
* Work with the local management team to drive and improve Health & Safety standards across the sites within area of responsibility. Where required meet 18001 standards.
* Work with local management team to improve environmental / sustainability standards and where required meet ISO 14001 standards.
* Work with local management team where required to improve quality management systems meeting ISO 9001 standards.
* Work with local management team to produce and deliver strategic plans for HSEQ performance taking into account corporate and customer requirements which will translate into Annual HSEQ plans.
* Actively promote the HSEQ strategy to drive a tangible improvement in safety performance and culture.
* Provide a professional service to line management at all levels, ensuring that Good Practice in HSEQ is adopted and regularly reviewed. This will include day to day management; accident reduction strategies; and management HSEQ training requirements.
* Carry out statistical analysis and trending to identify issues of concern; assist in the creation, modification and delivery of relevant action plans and provide support for all HSEQ and Food Safety processes.
* Assist in or lead (as required) the investigation and management of incidents (including major incidents), providing advice on root causation, best preventative measures and sharing lessons learned.
* Develop systems that will ensure that the site safety management system is fit for purpose.
* Mentoring and developing HSEQ Champions /SHE Co-ordinator.
* Using corporate HSEQ IT systems e.g. Safeguard, One View, Mobile Safety, Webrisk etc., to support the delivery of the above accountabilities.
* Keep abreast of corporate, regulatory and legislative changes and advise management of the implications for the business. To undertake a recognised CPD programme.
* Deliver safety training as required.
* Produce management reports as required by the Divisional HSEQ Manager and local line manager.
What will you bring?
* The Wincanton way, someone who always takes pride in our site ensuring housekeeping and maintenance duties are fulfilled to maintain the site at its highest standard.
* Safety focused and passionate about the welfare of yourself and our people.
* Relevant experience gained in a logistics environment.
* NEBOSH Certificate qualified or equivalent.
* Relevant experience of managing HSEQ preferably within a logistics environment.
* Will have the leadership and influencing skills to drive a culture of continuous improvement using a collaborative and hands‑on approach.
* Ability to translate legislation into everyday language.
* Will have effective presentation and training skills.
* Competent administration and IT skills.
* Motivated self‑starter, comfortable working as part of a team and as an individual.
* Good communicator with excellent influencing skills who is able to operate at all levels.
* The passion, ambition and drive to make a difference to safety within the business.
* Will possess the interpersonal skills, integrity and commercial awareness to maintain excellent working relationships at all levels.
* Will be able to prioritise time.
* Will be able to combine a range of strategic and hands‑on tasks and manage a diverse workload.
Desired
* Ideally NEBOSH Diploma or working towards.
* Tech IOSH (or working towards).
* Experience of environmental and quality management would be preferable.
* Specialist knowledge and skills in a specific field i.e. quality, environment, warehouse safety, vehicle safety, food safety, fire safety, noise or ergonomics.
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