Health and Safety Manager
Salary to be disclosed on engagement
(Negotiable for the right person)
Barnsley
Any experience with Seals/Gaskets/Rubber Components would be ideal, but not essential, however, you will need to be from a manufacturing/production background
Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm with 1 hour for lunch
The role of H&S Manager will require you to be responsible for ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations while driving a proactive safety culture across the site.
Our client’s business operates in various functionalities as part of its group of companies and is proud to be a leading manufacturer and distributor of sealing solutions, gaskets and fasteners, to a variety of sectors across the UK. The business forms part of a privately owned group of companies that has been established for almost 160 years! They have an excellent reputation within the industry and the company has a real ‘family’ feel about it; everyone is there to help each other wherever possible, no one is ‘just a number’ and each member of staff has an integral role within the business. They are based in Barnsley, located close to both Rotherham and Doncaster and just a 10-minute car journey from Junction 36 of the M1 for Sheffield and Wakefield commuters too.
Experience Required:
* Proven experience in a similar HSE leadership role within a manufacturing environment
* Strong knowledge of UK HSE regulations and industry standards
* IOSH or NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent qualification
* Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence at all levels
* A proactive and hands-on approach to health, safety, environmental and risk management
* Strong commercial awareness and ability to investigate, manage and negotiate cost saving opportunities
* Working closely with the Technical, Quality and Production team to drive business growth and improve efficiencies
Key Responsibilities of the Health and Safety Manager:
* Develop, implement, and maintain HSE policies and procedures in line with regulatory requirements
* Conduct risk assessments, audits, SOPs and investigations to ensure a safe working environment
* Lead HSE initiatives to improve overall safety performance
* Deliver training and coaching to employees on best practices and compliance
* Monitor and report on key HSE metrics, identifying areas for improvement
* Liaise with regulatory bodies and ensure adherence to all relevant legislation
* Oversee building facilities and onsite contractors
* Manage Department KPIS and goal setting
Additional Info:
* 28 days holiday per year including Bank Holidays – this will increase by 1 day each year after two years’ service, up to 32 days
* Free, secure parking
* Located close to a variety of amenities such as McDonalds, Morrisons, M&S, TK Maxx, ASDA
* 3% employer pension contribution