Health and Safety Manager

Nicholas Associates Group Limited; Skelmersdale; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading safety management firm is seeking a Health and Safety Manager in Skelmersdale to enforce policies, enhance safety practices, and lead the site towards ISO45001 certification. The ideal candidate should have a NEBOSH certificate, strong legislation knowledge, and at least 3-5 years of relevant experience. With responsibilities including risk management, incident investigation, and training facilitation, the role offers the opportunity to promote a culture of continuous improvement in health and safety practices.

Qualifications

• Minimum of NEBOSH Certificate or NVQ Equivalent required.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation and best practices essential.
• Proficiency with safety management systems desirable.

Responsibilities

• Enforce health and safety policies according to legislation.
• Enhance risk assessments and implement control measures.
• Deliver training and monitor workplace safety.
• Investigate accidents and prepare reports.

Skills

Health and safety legislation knowledge

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership skills

Data analysis

Microsoft 365 proficiency

Education

NEBOSH Certificate or NVQ Equivalent

Job description

This role is part of a wider, senior management team reporting directly to the Board of Directors.

While there will be an initial requirement for you to work alongside our part-time Health and Safety Manager, you will be expected to take the lead role for all Health and Safety at the site.

You will be required to continually drive and improve health and safety practices across the entire site towards achieving a safe, healthy and productive workplace for all.

The company has a future desire to work towards attaining ISO45001 certification to align with the ISO14001 and ISO9001 certifications already achieved.

Key Responsibilities

• Enforce health and safety policies in accordance with current legislation, company direction and customer requirements.
• Enhance existing risk assessments and ensure appropriate control measures are implemented.
• Deliver/facilitate induction, instruction and training where appropriate along with supporting documentation.
• Monitor workplace safety and carry out regular inspections and audits.
• Investigate accidents, incidents, and near misses; prepare reports; recommend and instigate corrective actions.
• Effectively communicate the organisations compliance aims and objectives to all staff.
• Organise and chair H&S management meetings to develop and broadcast strategy.
• Liaise with regulatory bodies and ensure timely submission of required reports.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement in health and safety practices.
• Work closely with contractors to ensure that appropriate risk controls are in place and adhered to.

Qualifications and Skills

• Minimum of NEBOSH Certificate or NVQ Equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation and best practices.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Ability to compile and analyse data/information and prepare associated reports.
• Strong IT skills including proficiency using Microsoft 365.
• Proficiency with safety management systems would be desirable.

Experience

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in a health and safety role, preferably in the chemical and manufacturing industry.
• Proven track record of implementing safety programs and reducing workplace incidents.

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About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

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Health And Safety Manager • England, Lancashire, Skelmersdale