Health And Safety Manager

Bespoke Recruitment Services; Rochester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment service is looking for a Health and Safety Manager to oversee MEP activities. The role involves developing health and safety programs, ensuring compliance with regulations, conducting audits, and providing training. Ideal candidates will possess IOSH or NEBOSH qualifications and demonstrate strong organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Proven time management skills with the ability to handle multiple projects.
• Experience in a similar health and safety position is essential.
• Full UK driver's license is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement health and safety programs specific to MEP activities.
• Conduct H&S audits on major site visits at least bi-weekly.
• Investigate incidents/accidents and prepare detailed reports.

Skills

Time Management

Attention to Detail

Communication

Understanding of Health and Safety Regulations

Report Preparation

Education

IOSH certification

NEBOSH qualification

Job description

JOB ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and implement comprehensive health and safety programs specific to MEP activities.
• Ensure all MEP operations comply with H&S legislation and best practices.
• Create, maintain and review all health & safety documentation, including risk assessments, method statements, CPP documentation etc.
• Monitor H&S on every site including carrying out H&S audits on major site visits (at least bi–weekly).
• Action any requirements raised within the H&S audit on the ground, raising anything serious with the Senior PM Team by phone then followed up by email.
• Identify potential hazards and implement corrective actions.
• Document inspection findings and follow up on corrective actions.
• Provide safety training and implement safety training programmes for all personnel, including new employee orientations and ongoing toolbox talks.
• Ensure all member of staff have a full understanding of Primech safety practices and procedures.
• Investigate incidents and accidents, determining root causes and implementing corrective measures.
• Maintain accurate and up–to–date safety records and documentation.
• Prepare detailed incident reports and maintain incident detailed reporting documentation.
• Act as the primary point of contact for health and safety matters.
• Work closely and collaboratively with project managers, engineers, and contractors to integrate safety into all phases of project delivery.

SKILLS REQUIRED

• Proven time management organisational skills, with the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent attention to detail and high levels of accuracy.
• Self–starter and ability to operate and excellent communication at all levels (from Site Level to Senior Management)
• Strong understanding of health and safety regulations and best practices in the relevant field of operation
• Ability to conduct thorough investigations and prepare detailed reports.
• IOSH and/or NEBOSH qualification with proof of certificate(s)
• Experience in a similar position.
• Ability to liaise and converse with clients in a professional manner
• Full UK driver s license