Health & Safety Manager

Job Title: Health & Safety Manager

4 DAY WORKING WEEK

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Company Overview: Our client is a leading engineering business renowned for its commitment to excellence and innovation. With a strong focus on quality and safety, they have established themselves as industry leaders in their field. Operating from a single-site location just outside of Uttoxeter, our client is dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of health, safety, and environmental management.

Position Overview: We are seeking a proactive and experienced Health & Safety Manager to join our client's dynamic team. This role presents a unique opportunity to play a key role in ensuring the well-being of employees and fostering a culture of safety excellence within the organization. The successful candidate will be responsible for implementing and maintaining robust health, safety, and environmental management systems, while driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Location: Uttoxeter

Working Hours: 36 hours per week, Monday to Thursday

Salary: 35,000 - 40,000 per annum

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive health, safety, and environmental management systems in accordance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
• Conduct regular risk assessments and audits to identify potential hazards and ensure compliance with relevant legislation and standards.
• Provide expert guidance and support to all levels of the organization on matters relating to health, safety, and environmental management.
• Lead investigations into incidents, accidents, and near misses, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions to prevent reoccurrence.
• Monitor and analyze HSE performance metrics, preparing reports and recommendations for senior management to drive continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with department managers and staff to foster a culture of safety awareness and accountability throughout the organization.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standards, driving initiatives to achieve and maintain accreditation.
• Conduct regular training and toolbox talks to enhance employee awareness and understanding of health, safety, and environmental policies and procedures.
• Keep abreast of developments in HSE legislation, regulations, and industry best practices, implementing changes as necessary to enhance organizational safety standards.

Requirements:

• NEBOSH qualification or equivalent in Occupational Health & Safety.
• Proven experience (minimum 3 years) in a health and safety role within the engineering industry.
• Experience with ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standards, with a demonstrable track record of implementation and maintenance.
• Strong understanding of relevant health, safety, and environmental legislation and regulations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to conduct thorough risk assessments and incident investigations.
• Proactive and results-oriented approach, with a passion for promoting a culture of safety excellence.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities effectively.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary package ( 35,000 - 40,000 per annum).
• Opportunity to make a significant impact and drive positive change within a leading engineering business.
• 36-hour working week, offering a better work-life balance.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment with opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

Join our client's team and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of health, safety, and environmental management within their organization. If you are a proactive and experienced HSE professional with a passion for excellence, we want to hear from you. Apply now to be considered for this exciting opportunity!