Head Of HSE

EFAB Industrial are seeking a Head Of HSE to head up their successful team, the role involves overseeing all aspects of Health, Safety & Environmental performance, ensuring effective implementation of the Company’s Health, Safety & Environmental Management Systems.  The post holder will also oversee all aspects of Health, Safety & Environmental performance ensuring effective implementation of the Company’s Health, Safety & Environmental Management Systems.

Accountabilities

• As Head Of HSE to be actively involved in the continuous improvement of the Company Health Safety and Environmental Management System, To facilitate audits and inspections from third parties, including those associated with ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 accreditation
• Assist the business with resource planning for HS&E activities, To monitor compliance with Health, Safety & Environmental legislation, codes of practice and approved safe working methods
• To encourage employee participation through safety suggestions, safety meeting feedback and safety incentives, To audit work areas, premises, processes, and activities, reporting deficiencies for action and monitor follow-up actions, including suppliers
• To collate relevant information and statistics on HSE performance and to present the information in a format of a formal report to the business
• To maintain and implement an effective process of structured internal audit of activities against the Company Management Systems and arrangements, Assist the Business Development and Proposals Team with information applicable to Health, Safety and Environmental

Competencies

• Able to provide advice and guidance on safe working practices and current Health and Safety legislation, Can confidently report accidents and incidents as required under RIDDOR regulations
• Proactively ensures all Health and Safety documentation is fully compliant with current legislation, Can advise and support Site Managers in the production of a HSE plan so that best practice is consistently applied
• Manages the Company’s obligations under the CDM Regulations, Able to confidently conduct site Drug and Alcohol tests when required
• Proactively prepares COSHH assessments for all substances and chemicals used by the business, Able to undertake DSE assessments for computer users within the business
• Able to conduct thorough site safety inspections and risk assessments, Extensively uses analytical skills to produce Company Health and Safety statistics
• Undertakes and designs safety reviews for constructability, operability, and maintenance, Responds to incidents in a timely manner and can conduct a thorough investigation process if required, Uses a number of root cause analysis techniques and identifies corrective actions
• Assesses the capabilities and monitors the safety performance of suppliers, Is competent conducting formal reviews of subcontractor and third-party risk assessments and method statements, providing effective feedback as required
• Can produce clear and concise reports on the action necessary to minimise the effects of the conditions detected by audits, Able to manage and audit ISO45001 processes and implementation of Company HS&E procedures, Encourages the development of creating a positive culture of Health and Safety in the workplace, Ensures that Health and Safety information is practical and easily understandable by non-specialists
• Can identify the requirements for and co-ordinate relevant Health and Safety training for their area of responsibility, Is competent conducting and presenting site and Company inductions, Is competent planning and delivering toolbox talks, Reports occupational Health and Safety issues to senior management
• Is competent challenging unsafe behaviour/attitudes at any level when encountered, Is competent attending meetings with key stakeholders to discuss safety performance, Identifies safety training needs, develop, and maintain a training programme for all employees and conduct safety training as required, Develops, reviews and updates safety action plans, and ensures that people have acknowledged acceptance of their allocated responsibilities, Can administer first aid to injured persons
• Is competent managing team members and reportees effectively, including areas such as time management and quality of output

Key Indicators/Requirements

• Achievement of Key Performance Indicators and Service Level Agreements, as set by your line manager from time-to-time, Satisfied clients, both internal and/or external
• Timely completion of work, Quality of work, Adherence to relevant processes, procedures, and policies
• Professionalism, Integrity, Trust, Team Spirit and Caring

Commercial & Risk

• Inform project manager / line manager of potential risks identified in a timely manner, Work within allocated CTR or allocated hours where applicable
• Demonstrate clear understating of relevant commercial and budgetary landscape, Work to agreed plans, using initiative to identify improvements/savings
• Function as an ambassador for the Company, always presenting the right image to existing and potential clients, To attend meetings and forums, representing the Company
• Forge links and establish communication with relevant colleagues and other stakeholders

Health, Safety, Environment & Quality

• Inform line/project manager of potential project risks identified in a timely manner, Working within the Company’s ISO9001:2008 quality systems
• Responsible for own safety at work, Consideration to be given to others in working environment, Adhere to Company and Client Health and Safety procedures
• Comply with – and work to - relevant procedures, policies, processes, and standards, to meet the required level of quality in all outputs
• Zero non-conformances to all Company, client and project specific quality and safety plans, Adherence to PPE requirements, where applicable

Technical Requirements

• Keep up to date with latest industry and functional standards, technology, and norms, Be familiar with all relevant systems
• A good understanding of the availability and use of all relevant electronic tools and software, Full awareness and understanding of relevant legislation and standards, and their practical application
• Awareness and understanding of all relevant Company Policies, processes, and procedures

If you’re looking for a new challenge as Head Of HSE with a hugely successful business and can demonstrate the competencies, experience and qualifications required then apply now for further information.