Health, Safety and Environmental Manager

LER (SG) Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A local foundry and precision machining company is seeking a Health, Safety, and Environmental Manager. The role involves conducting site audits, managing PPE, and supporting management on health and safety issues. The ideal candidate has a NEBOSH certification and experience in manufacturing. This position offers a salary range of £40k to £55k.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing environment as a Health and Safety Manager.
• Ability to conduct risk assessments and recommend mitigation measures.
• Familiarity with PPE and health safety equipment management.

Responsibilities

• Support management on health and safety matters.
• Conduct audits and inspections across operations.
• Investigate accidents and maintain documentation.
• Track training and certification for personnel.

Skills

NEBOSH General Certificate

Membership of IOSH

Experience in Heavy Manufacturing

Risk Assessment Preparation

Audit Compliance

Education

Environmental qualification such as IEMA or NEBOSH

Job description

Health, Safety and Environmental Manager

Location: Ipswich

Salary: 40k – 55k

A local foundry and precision machining company are now looking for a Health, Safety & Environmental Manager to join their team.

This position is a varied one, which covers all aspects of work within the company in respect of Health, Safety and Environment (HSE).

This is an operational role that will involve site audits and inspections along with control of all PPE/RPE issue and training, service scheduling and calibration of all safety critical equipment.

As the Health, Safety and Environmental Manager you will have the following main duties and responsibilities:

• Providing support to Supervisors and the Management team on all matters regarding H&S.
• Providing support to Supervisors, Workforce and Contractors on safe systems of work and preparing risk assessments and method statements.
• Conduct risk assessments and recommend measures to mitigate environmental health risks.
• Carrying out regular audits and weekly inspections of all company operations and reporting any failings.
• Investigating accidents, incidents and complaints.
• Liaising with Occupational Health Nurse on company medical matters.
• Monitoring and maintaining the company provided PPE, RPE and safety equipment including maintaining the Safety Equipment to ensure all equipment is certified and fit for use.
• Maintaining clear and concise documentation in all matters regarding this role.
• Managing the company competence training matrix; ensuring personnel are trained within the predefined timescales.
• Arranging refresher training when required through tracking in the training matrix and certification expiration dates.
• Maintaining a continuous review of Company HS policies, procedures, forms and Risk Assessment/Method Statements. Updating current, and instigate new documents as required.
• Attending and assisting in all disciplinary meetings as requested.

Health, Safety and Environmental Manager – Key experience/Qualifications:

The ideal candidate must come from a Manufacturing background as a Health and Safety Manager. You will also have the following skills, qualifications and experience:

• Hold a NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent in occupational health and safety.
• Member of IOSH and working towards CMIOSH.
• Ideally hold an environmental qualification such as IEMA or NEEBOSH but not essential.
• Ideally come from a heavy manufacturing, foundry or castings background.