Health & Safety Manager

Lanes Group; Bradford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utility solutions provider in Bradford is seeking an experienced HSEQ Manager to monitor health and safety performance and lead audits. Candidates must have at least 5 years of experience in HSEQ management with a NEBOSH Diploma. This full-time role offers a salary between £60,000 and £65,000 along with various employee benefits including a company pension and wellness programs.

Benefits

Company Pension

Death in Service

Employee Assistance Programme

Free on-site parking

Company car or allowance

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years in a HSEQ Management role.
• Experience with Capital Projects.
• Knowledge of Quality Management Systems (9001 / 14001 / 45001) desirable.

Responsibilities

• Monitor Health Safety and Environmental performance.
• Conduct audits and inspections on operational teams.
• Lead investigations of incidents and assist in compliance.

Skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Utilities understanding

Strong communication skills

Education

NEBOSH Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Established in 2013 Sapphire Utility Solutions has quickly become the partner of choice for many clients across the UK in our chosen markets.

We provide award winning services to the clean water wastewater gas multi utilities and the highways sector. We are passionate about working alongside our clients and partners to maintain the utility services essential to modern life throughout the UK.

About the Role

Due to continued growth we are looking to recruit within the Health and Safety department based in Yorkshire. Reporting locally into the HSEQ Director Sapphires HSEQ Manager for Yorkshire will be responsible for providing the support advice and information necessary for the operations team to deliver their services in a continually improving safe and environmentally friendly manner.

The role will be responsible for the monitoring of Health Safety and Environmental performance reporting to HSEQ Director and Operational Management on trend analysis incidents investigation findings lessons learnt whilst highlighting any deficiencies within the Safety Management System and providing suitable solutions and best practice for implementation. Working closely with key stakeholders internal and external to provide professional HSEQ guidance and support.

Location : Bradford West Yorkshire.

Hours : 40 hours per week (Monday to Friday 09.00am-17.00pm with a 30 min unpaid lunch). Hours to be flexible around business needs.

Responsibilities

• Adding value to the Sapphire operations team through sound advice and engagement.
• Expanding their knowledge and competence of other areas of health safety environment and assurance in order to become a multi-skilled member of the HSEQ family.
• Writing clear concise and readily-understood reports procedures and guidance documents.
• Taking ownership of Sapphire procedures and guidance documents amending them as necessary to reflect best working practices and legal and other requirements for the Contract.
• Assisting in developing rolling out and monitoring compliance with the Divisional 9001 / 14001 / 45001 Management Systems to demonstrate compliance with the corporate systems.
• Assisting in the collaborative development of processes and procedures.
• Applying technical or specialist knowledge to observe inspect and audit as necessary to identify areas of strength and weakness.
• Conducting audits / inspections on operational teams to ensure that the Companys HSEQ systems and associated control measures are being fully implemented and remain effective.
• Leading the operations teams in identifying the causes of any weaknesses and put into place actions that will improve performance.
• Identifying initiating and facilitating projects to improve performance.
• Leading a team to investigate incidents identifying their root causes and actions to prevent recurrence.
• Keeping abreast of legislation developments and best practices within their areas of expertise highlighting any implications for the business.
• Giving detailed training on HSEQ topics and procedures to enable the information to be cascaded further.
• Assisting with determining the HSEQ competencies needed by the operational team.
• Promoting and demonstrating a consistently high HSEQ ethic.

Experience and Qualifications Required

• A minimum of 5 years in a HSEQ Management role
• Must have Capital Projects experience
• NEBOSH Diploma or Equivalent / Environmental Qualification / Training Qualification essential
• Knowledge and experience of Quality Management Systems particularly 9001 / 14001 / 45001 (Desirable)
• Qualification and full membership of a professional institution (IOSH IEMA CQI etc.) (Desirable)

Skills

• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office suite of products excellent knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Strong Utilities understanding
• Strong knowledge of HSEQ in a contracting context
• Strong desire to maintain client relationships whilst not compromising contractual entitlement
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

What you will get in return : In joining Sapphire Utility Solutions as part of the Lanes Group - the UKs largest independent provider we are committed to fostering a workplace culture that prioritises the well‑being growth and safety of our employees. Through continuous training professional development opportunities and a supportive environment that values every individuals unique contribution we empower our team to uphold the highest standards of integrity collaboration and inclusivity.

What we Offer

• Company Pension
• Death in Service
• Employee Assistance / wellness Programme
• Free on-site parking
• Company car or car allowance
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

This position is open to Internal and External candidates. Any internal candidates currently employed within a division of the Lanes Group must complete an Internal Application form and submit to recruitment.

The Lanes Group plc comprises of a range of established service providers subsidiaries which complement the specialist service of Lanes by both work type and geography. Increasing our overall capability assets and offering to our customers.

Lanes - I - - - - are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from under-represented members of the community.

Strictly no agencies please.

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : 5+ years

Vacancy : 1

Yearly Salary : 60000 - 65000