Health And Safety Manager

Austin Banks; Leeds; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Laptop provided

Phone

Pension

24 days holidays

Statutory holidays

Job summary

Austin Banks is recruiting for a Health and Safety Manager in the Leeds area. The role is full-time and based at the head office in West Yorkshire, with travel across the UK as required.

You will develop and implement H&S policies, lead investigations, and drive training initiatives within a national M&E contracting context. The position requires NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent, CMIOSH (Grad IOSH considered), strong ICT skills, and CPD evidence.

Qualifications

• NEBOSH Diploma or degree level qualification is essential.
• CMIOSH (Grad IOSH would be considered).
• Highly proficient in ICT.
• Valid UK driving licence.
• Willingness to travel throughout the UK, occasionally at short notice.
• Proven CPD.

Responsibilities

• Undertake site inspections and follow up reports; implement corrective recommendations.
• Lead investigations into accidents and develop preventative measures with incident reports.
• Lead the company training programme.
• Identify safety training needs and mentor delivery of training.

Skills

Customer-facing experience

ICT proficiency

Education

NEBOSH Diploma or degree level qualification

CMIOSH (Grad IOSH would be considered)

Job description

Monday to Thursday 9am - 5pm - Friday 9am - 3.30pm

• Car, laptop, phone, pension
• 24 days holidays + stats

Our client is a national M&E contractor operating within the construction industry. They are currently looking for an established Health and Safety Manager with customer-facing experience to join their team.

This is a full-time, permanent position and will be based out of their head office in West Yorkshire.

Overall Purpose:

• Develop the existing H&S system, write, and implement H&S procedures and policies as appropriate.
• Provide a practical and positive approach towards implementing safe working practices.
• Facilitate the risk management processes throughout the business.
• Monitor and report on H&S performance throughout the business.

Key Duties:

• Undertake site inspections and follow up reports. Ensure the implementation of corrective recommendations.
• Lead on accident investigations and provide recommendations for preventative measures through the development and distribution of incident reports. Liaise with insurers where required.
• Lead on the company training programme.
• Assist management to identify safety related training needs for operational personnel and assist/mentor in the delivery of training.
• Maintain current knowledge & understanding in all areas of health and safety legislation.
• Lead on SHEQ company initiatives and improvement opportunities.
• Produce appropriate documentation such as safe systems of work and risk assessments where required.
• Be an active member of project teams and collaborate with client's and other contractors where required.

Experience & Requirements Needed:

• NEBOSH Diploma or degree level qualification is essential.
• CMIOSH (Grad IOSH would be considered)
• Highly proficient in ICT.
• Valid UK driving licence.
• Willingness to travel throughout the UK, occasionally at short notice.
• Proven continuous professional development (CPD)
• Experience of working in contracting