Health And Safety Manager

Our Client are looking for a New Health and Safety Manager for their diverse portfolio of services. They run services including recycling and waste, vehicle workshops, swimming pools, gyms, and property service. Theyare committed to keeping staff and customers healthy and safe. They are looking for a Health and Safety professional to support there service managers, guide and train staff, and ensure the company is up to date with new legislation and thinking, as well as proactively monitor reports and trends. Full applications would be welcome.

Based in Peterborough, this is a full time, permanent role. In addition to a competitive salary of up to £42,000.00 per annum, They also offer an attractive benefits package including company sick pay, pension scheme, holidays, discounted gym membership and life assurance scheme.

What does the role involve?

• To be responsible for the provision of professional Health and Safety support, and the implementation of Company Policy and Procedure
• Work collaboratively with the operational business, to drive a culture of review and improvement in Health and Safety standards, providing advice and guidance
• Line Manage the Quality and Compliance Lead
• To ensure that statutory Health and Safety requirements are implemented and upheld throughout the business e.g., COSHH, RIDDOR, DSE, Risk Assessments etc
• Keeping abreast of proposed and actual changes Health and Safety legislation, and a thorough and detailed working knowledge of current Health and Safety legislation and advice. Alerting the company to such changes that affect them, ensuring that the company is aware of proposed changes in advance, to proactively prepare for any changes.
• Support the tendering and bidding process and provide Health and Safety information when required
• Lead the business through the occurrence of major accidents or incidents, conducting investigations and providing recommendations arising from them
• Contributing to the drafting and implementation of effective health, safety, and environmental standards and associated documentation including forms and checklists.
• Supporting the implementation and ongoing compliance with ISO 9001, 14001, and OHSAS 18001 or similar Quality Management Systems.

What are we looking for?

• NEBOSH General Certificate
• NEBOSH Diploma in Occupation Health and Safety (or working towards)
• HND/Degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline recognised by IOSH, NEBOSH
• Chartered Member of IOSH or IIRSM
• Experience and understanding of creating and implementing Health and Safety processes and procedures
• Understanding of legislative requirements and expectations of Health and Safety Executive, Environment Agency, and other Enforcing Authorities
• Experience of implementing and maintaining high standards of safety, good health schemes and systems

As part of the induction process all applicants will undergo a drug and alcohol test.

Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job.