Health & Safety Manager
Job Description
My client is a leading manufacturer based on the outskirts of Perth, looking for the services of a professional H&S Manager.
Job Description
To lead the Company in all aspects of Health & Safety (H&S), as well as environmental considerations and compliance, whilst promoting a ‘Safety First’ and solution-driven culture across our business. Working with a range of key stakeholders, this role centres round building Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) strategy, understanding policy, ensuring industry and HSE compliance, as well as developing clear standards of safety adherence and environmental accountability for all departments.
Accountabilities
Ensure full and consistent Company and individual compliance with H&S as well as environmental legislation, legalities and industry ‘best-practice.’
Design, develop and deliver a ‘Safety First’ attitude – working with key stakeholders to improve their understanding and application of H&S standards and compliance.
Establish and monitor a clear and compliant HSE training programme across the organisation.
Establish and communicate HSE standards across the business, providing adequate training to the team and monitoring with a view to reducing our corporate carbon footprint.
Monitor and identify key changes to legislation and industry standards, adapting our procedures and processes as necessary to accommodate such changes.
Ensure impeccable HSE standards are maintained throughout our operations and wider business.
Responsibilities and Tasks
Demonstrate and promote a ‘Safety First’ culture and strategy throughout the business.
Continuously ensure a solutions-driven approach to HSE matters.
Work with key stakeholders to ensure full understanding of HSE requirements, as well as ensure continuous improvement in HSE standards across our operations.
Monitor H&S compliance throughout the business, with a particular focus on our manufacturing, production and warehouse facilities.
Ensure a safe working environment without risk to health.
Ensure that all H&S, procedures, rules and regulations are adhered to and are regularly reviewed, updated and communicated.
Keep abreast of any updates and changes to legislation relating to H&S as well as environmental matters, ensuring translation of such changes throughout the business as required.
Ensure the Company meets its statutory obligations in all areas pertaining to health, safety and welfare at work, including statutory training and reporting.
Ensure the completion and regular review of risk assessments for all work equipment and operations.
Ensure that all accidents are documented, investigated and recommended improvements implemented.
Ensure that safety inspections are carried out, fire drills and fire alarms are correctly reported, risk assessments and lone working procedures are managed, and employees are aware of their responsibilities.
Take ownership of our H&S policies, systems of work and procedures. Ensure full and accurate H&S records and training records are maintained.
Establish and coordinate a full programme of documented H&S inspections, audits and checks.
Establish a structured programme of H&S training throughout the Company, liaising with third party providers as required in the development and/or delivery of such courses and H&S services generally.
Manage and devise the agenda for, chair, formulate & distribute minutes for the Health & Safety Committee meetings. Ensure that all agreed action points are completed within deadlines. Keep up to date with all aspects of relevant health, safety & welfare at work legislation and communicate relevant changes to business.
Provide regular reports to the Head of Quality & Compliance, Head of People & Development, Board of Directors/Leadership Team on relevant H&S activities. Participate in meetings when required to report on relevant H&S matters.
Provide expertise on matters pertaining to H&S surrounding innovation.
Provide guidance on safety equipment and the safe installation of new machinery.
Assess and identify training needs across the business in areas pertaining to HSE matters.
Escalate H&S matters as appropriate.
Review and manage Occupational Health reports pertaining to H&S considerations.
Key Skills
Communication
Organisation
Attention to detail
Leadership/managerial
Ability to cope well under pressure
Ability to positively influence others on H&S and Environmental matters
Experience of working collaboratively with key stakeholders
Policy management
If you are an experienced H&S professional looking for a new challenge with this well-established manufacturer – please contact me as soon as you can on the details below.
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