Health Safety and Environmental Manager

E3recruitment; Bradford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking multinational company as an HSE Manager, where you will play a pivotal role in fostering a safe and compliant work environment. This position focuses on promoting health and safety awareness, ensuring legislative compliance, and managing environmental risks. You will lead initiatives that not only protect employees but also enhance workplace wellbeing. Collaborate with various teams to develop targeted programs, conduct thorough incident investigations, and implement effective training. If you're passionate about health and safety and want to make a significant impact in a dynamic manufacturing setting, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Wellness programs

Gym facility access

Health insurance

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in HSE roles within manufacturing environments.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety regulations and environmental standards.

Responsibilities

• Promote a culture of health and safety awareness across the organization.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and manage waste practices.
• Conduct regular audits and prepare reports for management.

Skills

Health and Safety Management

Environmental Management

Risk Management

Legislative Compliance

Incident Investigation

Education

Degree in Environmental Science or related field

NEBOSH or equivalent certification

Tools

ISO14001

ISO45001

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Environmental Health & Safety / HSE Specialist who has a background in manufacturing to join our multinational company based in West Yorkshire.
The HSE Manager will continue to drive a safe work environment, adhering to regulatory standards, and managing various aspects of EHS, including health and safety, wellbeing, legislative compliance, environmental management, fire and security, risk management, and auditing.

Key Responsibilities: As the HSE Manager, your primary responsibilities will include:

Health and Safety:

• Promoting a culture of health and safety awareness throughout the organization through effective communication, employee engagement, and targeted programs.
• Ensuring that plant management teams understand the interdependencies between on-the-job and off-the-job safety, occupational and non-occupational health, compensation claims, and medical costs.
• Developing and recommending formal programs and policies to establish a safe work environment.
• Educating employees on ergonomic concepts, evaluating the need for workplace ergonomics, and fostering an effective and participatory ergonomic culture.
• Identifying, evaluating, managing, and minimising environmental risks to safeguard the well-being of our workforce.
• Coordinating and conducting thorough incident investigations.
• Conducting comprehensive Health and Safety inductions for new employees.

Wellbeing:

• Developing targeted programs and procedures aimed at reducing occupational and non-occupational accidents, injuries, and illnesses.
• Collaborating with HR to design comprehensive wellness programs tailored to the specific needs of our plant population.
• Managing the Gym facility, including providing inductions and ensuring its smooth operation.

Legislative Compliance:

• Ensuring strict compliance with all relevant regulatory and legislative standards by developing and implementing training programs covering industrial safety, industrial hygiene, emergency planning, government regulations, hazardous materials, COSHH, and other related areas.

Environmental:

• Managing and ensuring compliance with environmental regulations within our organization.
• Integrating waste management, minimization, and recycling practices at all stages of product development and production processes.

Plant Awareness:

• Adhering to current policies and controls related to Quality, Health, Safety, and Environment.
• Promoting comprehensive understanding and awareness of these policies throughout the plant.

Reporting:

• Taking ownership of business KPIs by implementing effective control measures and developing action plans for improvement.
• Preparing accurate reports and analyses for all levels of the division and corporation.
• Leading HSE meetings with safety representatives to discuss and address relevant issues.
• Conducting regular reporting on Health and Safety, environmental compliance, and energy management.

Auditing:

• Managing internal audits by planning, escalating identified issues, and ensuring appropriate follow-up for non-conformities in accordance with ISO14001 and ISO45001 standards.
• Overseeing external audits by coordinating preparation, execution, and follow-up actions to address any identified areas of improvement.