Health, Safety & Environmental Manager

Jackie Kerr Recruitment Ltd; Ely; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4-day week

Flexible hours

Impactful role

Specialist environment

Job summary

Jackie Kerr Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Health, Safety & Environmental Manager for a precision engineering/manufacturing environment in Ely. The role focuses on developing a proactive HSE culture and maintaining management systems in line with UK law and ISO 14001.

You will lead the HSE function, run committee meetings, investigate incidents, and drive continuous improvement across safety, environmental and quality processes.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in precision engineering, manufacturing or heavy industry.
• Strong knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation.
• Experience with CNC machinery, fabrication and engineering processes.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with ability to influence at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Develop and continually improve the Health & Safety Management System in line with UK legislation and best practice.
• Provide HSE advice to directors, managers and employees.
• Lead HSE Committee meetings and track actions to completion.
• Investigate accidents and near-misses; identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Plan and deliver HSE inductions, training and awareness programmes.
• Develop Environmental Management System in line with ISO 14001 and lead environmental initiatives.

Skills

UK H&S legislation knowledge

CNC/machinery experience

Communication & influencing

5+ years in engineering/manufacturing

Education

NEBOSH Diploma (Level 6) or NVQ Level 6 in OHS

CertIOSH or CMIOSH

Job description

Health, Safety & Environmental Manager

Ely

Salary Depending on Experience

Are you an experienced Health, Safety & Environmental professional looking for your next challenge within a precision engineering or manufacturing environment?

We are currently recruiting for an EH&S Manager to take responsibility for developing and maintaining a proactive Health, Safety and Environmental culture across the business.

Health, Safety & Environmental Manager Roles and Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement and continually improve the Health & Safety Management System, ensuring compliance with UK legislation and industry best practice
• Provide Health & Safety advice and guidance to directors, managers and employees
• Monitor changes to Health, Safety and Environmental legislation and ensure policies and procedures remain compliant
• Lead and chair Health & Safety Committee meetings, monitoring actions through to completion
• Investigate accidents, incidents and near misses, identifying root causes and implementing corrective and preventative actions
• Plan and deliver Health & Safety inductions, training and awareness programmes
• Develop and maintain the Environmental Management System in line with ISO 14001
• Lead environmental improvement initiatives including waste reduction, recycling, energy efficiency and pollution prevention
• Monitor compliance with environmental legislation, permits and other relevant requirements
• Promote safe working practices and company standards across the business
• Support continuous improvement across Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality processes
• Ensure environmental procedures are maintained, including the management of scrap, controlled and special waste
• Identify opportunities for improvement and support their implementation

Health, Safety & Environmental Ideal Candidate:

• NEBOSH Diploma (Level 6) or NVQ Level 6 in Occupational Health & Safety
• CertIOSH or CMIOSH
• Minimum 5 years' experience within precision engineering, manufacturing or heavy industry
• Strong knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation
• Experience working with CNC machinery, fabrication and engineering processes
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence at all levels
• Environmental qualification such as IEMA – Desirable
• Lead Auditor qualification for ISO 45001 – Desirable
• Laser Safety Officer training – Desirable
• Experience working with ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems – Desirable

Health, Safety & Environmental Working Hours and Benefits:

• 37.5 hours over a 4–day week – Monday to Thursday
• Flexible start and finish times
• A key role within a specialist engineering and manufacturing environment
• The opportunity to make a real impact on Health, Safety and Environmental standards
• A varied, hands–on position with responsibility across the business