H&S Manager

GPS Recruitment; Denby Dale; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Health and Safety Manager for a manufacturing role based in the Huddersfield area. The responsibilities include managing compliance, conducting audits, and developing training programs. Ideal candidates should possess a NEBOSH qualification, strong communication abilities, and prior manufacturing experience. The position offers a Monday to Friday working week with flexibility for site visits. Interested applicants should submit an up-to-date CV for further discussion.

Qualifications

• Recognised Health and Safety qualification required.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment is essential.
• Strong reporting skills and ability to analyze data.

Responsibilities

• Manage Health and Safety compliance across activities.
• Compile risk assessments and COSHH assessments.
• Conduct monthly Health and Safety audits.
• Investigate accidents and provide reports.
• Develop in-house training programs.
• Represent the Company in safety meetings.
• Implement health and safety management systems.
• Ensure emergency procedures are updated.

Skills

Excellent computer skills

Analytical approach

Excellent communication skills

Understanding of confidentiality

Education

NEBOSH or similar Health and Safety qualification

Job description

GPS Recruitment have a vacancy for an experienced Health and Safety Manager based in the Huddersfield area. The role will eventually cover both manufacturing sites in the area.

Key responsibilities:

• Management of all Health and Safety compliance across the Company's activities.
• Monitor and maintain day to day health and safety issues including the compilation of risk assessments, COSHH assessments, and safe systems of work.
• Carry out monthly Health and Safety site audits.
• Investigate accidents and provide accurate and timely information to third parties including consultants, insurers, HSE via RIDDOR.
• Develop and deploy in-house training programs around any new activities, legislation updates and / or updated company procedures.
• Represent the Company at health and safety meetings with internal and external clients.
• Implement and maintain the Company's health and safety management systems.
• Ensure emergency procedures including fire tests are up to date and safety equipment is regularly tested.

Due to the nature of the role, this list is not exhaustive.

Essential skills/qualifications:

• Excellent computer skills with reporting skills and an analytical approach.
• A recognised Health and Safety qualification (NEBOSH or similar).
• Previous experience in a similar manufacturing environment.
• Excellent communication skills and an understanding of the importance of confidentiality.

The working week will be Monday - Friday, 8.00am - 5.00pm, with some flexibility when visiting external sites.

For a more in-depth chat, please forward an up-to-date CV with contact details, one of our team will be happy to have a chat.