Health Safety Manager

Health & Safety Manager

Full-time On-site Engineering / Technical Environment

This is an excellent opportunity for a highly organised and well-qualified Health & Safety professional with proven breadth and depth of H&S knowledge to join a successful, forward-thinking engineering organisation. The business offers an informal, friendly yet professional environment with a strong emphasis on collaboration, continuous improvement and high standards.

This position reports directly to the Technical Director and requires the experience and confidence to operate autonomously on agreed tasks and initiatives. Due to the nature of the role, this is a full-time, on-site position.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities

The responsibilities outlined below are intended as a guide and are not exhaustive. The post holder will be expected to undertake additional duties appropriate to their experience and qualifications when required.

• Work closely with the Technical Director to support business objectives and deliver an efficient, effective Health & Safety service ensuring statutory compliance
• Act as the first point of contact for all Health & Safety matters, providing professional advice and guidance to Directors, Managers and employees
• Remain up to date with Health & Safety legislation, developments and best practice, advising senior leadership on required changes
• Proactively advise the Board on emerging and ongoing Health & Safety issues
• Develop, review and implement Health & Safety policies, procedures and documentation in line with legislation and business needs
• Maintain Health & Safety KPIs and present monthly reports in person at Board meetings
• Track and complete actions arising from Board meetings and report progress monthly
• Lead and deliver agreed Health & Safety projects and initiatives
• Monitor, audit and review Health & Safety performance against agreed audit schedules and implement corrective actions where required
• Create, review and maintain risk assessments and safe working procedures covering workshop activities, machinery, COSHH, fire safety, lone and remote working, DSE, overseas travel and general operations
• Support Project and Sector Managers during project planning to ensure Health & Safety requirements are embedded from proposal stage
• Provide ongoing Health & Safety support during project delivery
• Lead day-to-day responsibility for key Health & Safety areas including accident reporting, waste, COSHH, machine safety, fire, first aid, DSE and overseas travel
• Monitor hazardous waste and arrange appropriate disposal with approved contractors
• Work with Facilities and designated Fire Marshals to maintain fire safety systems, drills, alarms and procedures
• Provide cover for Facilities management duties when required
• Deliver Health & Safety inductions and initial training for new starters

Qualifications

• Degree qualified (2:1 or above) or equivalent experience
• NEBOSH Diploma (or higher)
• Chartered Membership of IOSH (or working towards)