Health And Safety Manager

Nicholas Associates; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Health and Safety Manager to enhance safety practices in a large manufacturing environment. This role involves driving a culture of safety among production staff, ensuring compliance with HSE standards, and leading incident investigations. With a focus on continuous improvement, you'll play a crucial role in maintaining a safe workplace. Enjoy a competitive salary, generous leave, and a supportive work environment. If you're passionate about health and safety and ready to make a difference, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

27 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Package

Workplace Pension Scheme

Life Insurance Cover

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing/engineering environments.
• Excellent communication and coaching skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure adherence to HSE policies and procedures.
• Promote a positive Health & Safety culture.
• Conduct regular audits and monitor HSE performance.

Skills

Health and Safety Management

Communication Skills

Risk Assessment

Incident Investigation

Job description

Are you a Health Safety professional who wants to work for a large manufacturing business that have manufacturing facilities located across the world? Do you have previous experience working in a manufacturing/engineering environment as a Health and Safety professional? If so, then please read on.

The basics:

Role: Health and Safety Manager (HSE Manager)

Environment: Manufacturing / Heavy Industry

Location: Gloucester

Salary: Up to £52,000 DOE

Overview:

Working for a well-established manufacturing business with sites across the globe, we are now looking for a Health and Safety Manager to join the business. This role will focus on driving the culture of the production shop floor staff in terms of a safe working environment. You will report directly to the Plant Manager to ensure processes are maintained whilst getting everyone on board with excellent health and safety practices.

As the Health and Safety Manager you will be responsible for all HSE related management systems and associated activities in line with corporate, internal, legal and international industry standards. You will have one direct report where you will need to have an active role in their development.

The ideal candidate / Health and Safety Manager may have some of the following, however, please note these are only desirable and not essential as all applications will be looked at individually:

• Previous experience working within an Engineering/Manufacturing environment which will host a range of machinery, people and equipment.
• An excellent communicator who enjoys coaching and working closely with shop floor production and skilled engineers.

Overview of responsibilities of the Health Safety Manager role include:

• To ensure that all company HSE policies & procedures are communicated, understood and adhered to.
• Responsible for Health, Safety and environmental management
• Promote a positive Health & Safety culture by developing and implementing effective management systems and ensuring legal compliance
• Promoting and developing a strong Safety culture oriented towards continuous improvement and in reinforcing HSE leadership from key Company staff
• Enforce safe working practices and ensure lost time incidents are kept to a minimum
• Perform regular audits and monitor HSE performance
• Lead any necessary accident/incident investigation and reporting
• Provide appropriate risk assessment methodology to comply with legislation and ensure all potential risks are identified
• Carrying out fire drills; and ensure that suitable and sufficient fire wardens/marshals are appointed and suitably trained, providing for refresher training as necessary

What is in it for you:

• Opportunity within a large UK manufacturing organisation
• 27 days annual leave entitlement + 8 bank holidays
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Package
• Workplace Pension Scheme
• Life Insurance Cover

Commutable from: Gloucester, Cheltenham, Worcester and surrounding areas.

If you are interested in the Health and Safety Manager role, please apply immediately due to the urgency of this role.