Health and Safety Manager

Job Purpose: Under the direction of the Director of Business Improvement, the role is responsible for driving health & safety and compliance best practice.,

• Define the Group Health & Safety strategy and take responsibility of the Company's H&S, making sure staff are aware of the importance and follow safety protocol.
• Conduct health & safety accreditations as required by legislation and are reviewed at relevant intervals and to maintain records of the same.
• Conduct & carryout internal and compliance audits of sites; report on findings and manage issue log through to completion.
• Carry out all risk assessments and special assessments for each site as required.
• To carry out investigations into all accidents and near-miss incidents and to record the findings on the relevant forms.
• Advise the CEO and leadership team of all incidents reportable under R.I.D.D.O.R.
• Conduct health and safety inspections and prepare reports and documents as required.
• To identify areas where training/certification is required to meet the standards imposed by Legislation, Approved Codes of Practice, or H.S.E. guidance. Arrange such training/certification once identified.
• Keep up to date with changes in current legislation and implement such changes where relevant.
• Create and deliver health & safety and compliance training.
• Immediately contact the Leadership Team if situations are found, that require immediate rectification or the stopping of any operation.
• Developing and overseeing control systems to prevent or deal with violations of legal guidelines and internal policies
• Write policies, procedures and processes
• Work away from time to time, this requirement shall be defined by the operational needs of the business
  
  Qualification in occupational health and safety, such as a masters, NVQ, BSC or NEBOSH
• At least 10 years experience in a leadership/ health and safety oriented role
• Experience as a Health and safety lead
• Understand the application of the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 and other legislation relevant to the Company's business.
• Ability to work on own initiative and prioritise workloads.
  
  Company Benefits:
• Company events & fun days
• Company pension scheme
• Referral programme
• Sick pay
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme