AddressMenzies Distribution are growing rapidly. As a result, we are recruiting for experienced Health & Safety Coordinators to join our depot in Chester.
The purpose of this role is to review and update the current SHEQ Management System, providing a service that ensures the company maintains legal compliance with all relevant legislation, reduce risk in relation to personal safety, provide competent advice to all colleagues whilst adopting a culture of continuous improvement.
Monday to Friday 830am - 5pm
£30000 P/A
Chester, CH2
Full-time, permanent
Key Duties and Accountabilities (will include but not limited to):
- Prepare and drive a Health and Safety improvement plan for the Depots setting smart objectives and targets and promote best business.
- Lead and drive the company SHEQ strategy. Ensure this is communicated and understood. Review current H&S management system and policies ensuring they are up to date and understood by all Managers & Colleagues. Review all current H&S data relating to LTA's / RTA's and ensure plans are in place at all Depots to manage and reduce these events.
- Put plans in place to raise the awareness of H&S throughout the Depots.
- Provide a source of specialised knowledge and expertise in the field of Occupational Health and Safety.
- Maintain an awareness of current and pending Health and Safety legislation updating Managers as appropriate.
- Implement all Company Health & Safety policies and procedures in areas of Health and Safety, Environment and Risk Management.
- Develop a Health and Safety training matrix, planning and organising Health and Safety training and awareness programmes which encompass all Health and Safety issues. Review recommendations from the H&S Improvement plan ensuring all training interventions are in place and regularly reviewed for effectiveness.
- Provide Health & Safety inductions.
- Ensure all Contractors are inducted to a sufficient standard and managed appropriately.
- Obtaining contractors SSOW, RA's and review that they are fit for purpose.
- Manage fire safety at site, including full site inspection of fire extinguishers, reviewing condition and availability and ensure we have sufficient staff trained as Fire Marshals, Conducting fire drills & fire alarm control board testing.
- Support wider SHEQ teams as required, e.g emergency response.
- Influence people at all levels to improve the safety culture within the business.
- Maintaining accurate accident statistics.
- Improving the level and quality of accident reporting and investigation within the site.
- Provide training, advice and coaching to all internal customers within your region to ensure they can conduct the necessary SHEQ duties.
- Continuously improve the SHEQ Management systems in conjunction with operational teams.
- Carry out technical risk assessments as required.
- Participate in an audit program as required to ensure continuous improvement within the company.
- Provide training to all relevant colleagues to allow them to adequately discharge their Health, Safety and Environmental duties.
- Liaise with the relevant enforcing authorities as required.
- Attend internal and external meetings relevant to the role.
H&S Coordinator requirements:
- Relevant Health and Safety management experience in similar industry.
- Minimum of 3 years previous Health and Safety experience .
- Be able to demonstrate a proven track record.
- Ability to lead the function and influence at all levels.
- IOSH Certificate or working towards this qualification is essential for this role.
- Must be PC literate.
Benefits:
- Pension Scheme
- Life Insurance – 3x earnings
- Cycle2Work scheme
- Employee Assistance Program
- SPIRIT Awards - Peer to Peer recognition
INCLUSION
Menzies Distribution is committed to creating a fair and inclusive environment, where employees feel safe, proud and valued. We seek to recruit people from the widest talent pool, who reflect the society in which we work, and encourage an inclusive culture where people can feel empowered to be the very best, they can be, which is what makes us strong as a business with an increasingly agile workforce.
