Health And Safety Manager

Saffron Vantage Ltd; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Health and Safety Advisor to champion health, safety, and environmental standards. In this pivotal role, you will collaborate with various departments to ensure compliance with legislation and promote a strong safety culture. The position involves developing and implementing health and safety strategies, conducting audits, and providing exceptional support to project teams. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact within a forward-thinking organization committed to employee welfare and continuous improvement. If you are proactive and passionate about health and safety, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Company vehicle plus fuel card

IT Package including mobile phone and laptop

Corporate clothing

21 days holiday plus all bank holidays

Additional holiday after 2 years

Continuous training and development

Health & wellbeing support

Generous long service awards

Employee Profit Share Scheme

Social events and charity work

Qualifications

• NEBOSH Diploma or similar H&S qualification is essential.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and monitor HS&E accreditations like ISO9001, ISO14001, and ISO45001.
• Conduct audits and inspections, ensuring compliance with health and safety legislation.

Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Proactive Attitude

IT Proficiency

Education

NEBOSH Diploma

IOSH Qualifications

NEBOSH Environmental

Tools

IT Packages

Job description

Main Purpose

To run an outstanding Health, Safety and Environmental focus throughout the Company, working alongside all departments to ensure all legislation, compliance and standards are strictly adhered to.

The Health and Safety Advisor will work closely with the team and the Director to drive the companies health and safety strategies in line with the overall site objectives.

Training towards becoming jointly accountable for the Health & Safety Department and the measurement, management and implementation of all relevant policies, procedures and compliances.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

• Support/Assist the department in the following:
• Develop, implement and monitor the HS&E accreditations such as ISO9001, ISO14001 and ISO45001 across the company
• Develop, implement and monitor the HS&E strategy across all branches and operational sites
• Engaging across sites, implementing health and safety policies and procedures, and ensuring compliance with health and safety legislation
• Provide exceptional support to our varied project teams on all HS&E issues
• Identify possible operational risks or opportunities, and work with project teams to ensure an appropriate and effective response
• Keeping up to date with current Health and Safety legislation and best practice
• Reviewing the production of risk assessments and method statements and answering any health and safety related queries
• Advise on fire regulations, noise, and occupational health
• Liaise with external bodies in relation to health, safety and environmental issues
• Support the development of a strong Health and Safety focused culture across the Company and promote good safety behaviours.
• The development of briefing and communication strategies to ensure that the Health and Safety plan and important information is understood and operated by all employees and subcontractors
• Working closely with the Director to ensure the organisation's H&S strategy is implemented successfully
• Bringing new and creative thinking to the business whilst still maintaining exceptional H&S standards
• Conducting training, toolbox talks, inductions and investigating incidents and accidents where required
• Undertaking audits and inspections of sites, identifying areas for improvement, and reporting on the findings.
• Able to comply with all GDPR regulations
• Any other duties as required by the Director and Board of Directors

Person Specification

Essential Requirements

• NEBOSH Diploma qualification or other relevant H&S qualifications
• Excellent communication skills
• Competent in the use of a range of IT packages
• Self-motivated and proactive
• Positive attitude and the ability to integrate and be an active part in the team
• Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise to meet deadlines
• You must hold a full current UK driving licence
• Successful applicants are required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, Prison CTC clearance and Enhanced Police clearance

Desirable Requirements

• Knowledge of CDM regulations and key areas of construction
• NEBOSH Environmental
• IOSH Qualifications
• SMSTS

Benefits

Company vehicle plus fuel card

IT Package including mobile phone and laptop

Corporate clothing

21 days holiday plus all bank holidays

Additional holiday awarded after 2 years of continuous service

Continuous training and development

Excellent opportunities for career progression

Health & wellbeing support from qualified Mental Health First Aiders

Generous long service awards scheme

Employee Profit Share Scheme

We are an Equal Opportunities and Investors in People Accredited Company

Great variety of social events and charity work organised by the Company throughout the year