Health, Safety and Environment Manager

Michael Page; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Health, Safety and Environment Manager for a prestigious client in West Yorkshire. This permanent position involves overseeing HSE activities at a large distribution centre, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and fostering a proactive safety culture. The ideal candidate will possess significant experience in HSE leadership and have relevant qualifications such as NEBOSH Diploma. The role offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including annual leave and performance bonuses.

Benefits

Competitive salary of £45,000 - £55,000 per annum

5% performance-based bonus

Generous pension scheme with 7% employer matching

26 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

Extra care day and two volunteer days

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of UK Health and Safety legislations.
• Substantial experience in Health, Safety and Environmental leadership.
• Ability to manage and deliver through others.
• Experience in high pressure and dynamic organisations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a pro-active Health and Safety culture is in place.
• Conduct regular risk assessments and implement mitigation measures.
• Develop and drive the HSE plan to pursue HSE excellence.
• Monitor and manage environmental impact including waste and energy efficiency.

Skills

Understanding of UK Health, Safety and Environmental legislations

Leadership and interpersonal skills

Experience in distribution and FMCG environment

Ability to influence at all levels

Education

NEBOSH Diploma or NVQ L5 in OHAS

Chartered Member of IOSH or working towards Graduate Membership

IEMA qualification or equivalent

Tools

ISO 14001

ISO 45001

ISO 37001

Job description

The Health, Safety and Environment Manager will be responsible for all HSE activity across a complex distribution centre along with a large office function, encompassing staff across all departments inclusive of various on-site and hybrid working arrangements.

Client Details

Michael Page is working with a prestigious brand to recruit a Health, Safety and Environment for their West Yorkshire Operation. This West Yorkshire based organisation has a large distribution centre and office function and is looking for an experienced Health, Safety and Environment Manager to oversee all HSE activity across both locations.

Description

The Health, Safety and Environment Manager will be tasked with ensuring a pro-active Health and Safety culture including safe systems of work and working environment are in place and adhered to. You will be a strategic and operational leader, responsible for the development and delivery of health & safety competence, continuously improving processes where possible and ensuring all team members are always up to date on best practices and training.

• Offer technical expertise for all Health, Safety & Environment matters across the business
• Coordinate H&S, and environmental management system processes and internal & external audits and follow up on audit actions and non-compliances
• Analyse incident and environmental data to drive performance improvements
• Investigate workplace incidents using RCA, analyse and improve processes where necessary to prevent future occurrences
• Conduct regular risk assessments and implement risk mitigation measures
• Identify training needs and deliver HSE related training
• Work with the Operations Leadership Team in order to ensure adequate precautions and controls are in place in relation to the associated risks of the processes
• Develop and drive the HSE plan for the organisation in order to pursue HSE excellence
• Foster a culture of change and motivate others through effective communication and team building
• Monitor and manage environmental impact, including waste and energy efficiency

Profile

The successful HSE Manager will posses a range for the following:

• A strong understanding of UK Health, Safety and Environmental legislations
• Demonstrable and substantial experience of Health, Safety & Environmental leadership within a distribution and FMCG manufacturing environment
• An ability to influence all levels of the organisation to improve health and safety with strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage and deliver through others
• Experience of working in high pressure, high speed and dynamic organisations.
• Demonstrable and substantial experience of Health, Safety & Environmental leadership within a distribution and manufacturing environment
• NEBOSH Diploma/ NVQ L5 in OHAS
• Chartered Member of IOSH or working towards Graduate Membership
• In depth knowledge of ISO 14001, ISO 37001, OHSAS and ISO 45001 and integrated management systems
• IEMA qualification and membership or equivalent

Job Offer

• A competitive salary of 45000 - 55000 per annum.
• A 5% performance-based bonus.
• A generous pension scheme with 7% employer matching contributions.
• 26 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Additional benefits, including one extra care day and two volunteer days.

This is a permanent opportunity based in Bradford, offering an excellent chance to advance your career in a supportive environment. If you have the skills and expertise to succeed as an HSE Manager in the retail industry, we encourage you to apply today!