Health & Safety Manager

ZipRecruiter; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a proactive Health and Safety Manager to lead safety initiatives and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations. This role involves managing health and safety functions, conducting risk assessments, and driving cultural change across the organization. The successful candidate will work closely with operational management teams to enhance safety, quality, and productivity. If you are passionate about making a difference in workplace safety and have a solid background in health and safety management, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a safer work environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified to NEBOSH General level or above with health and safety management experience.
• In-depth knowledge of EU & UK Health & Safety legislation.

Responsibilities

• Managing health and safety functions to ensure colleague safety.
• Driving health and safety improvement initiatives across the business.

Skills

Health and Safety Management

NEBOSH Qualification

Communication Skills

Risk Assessment

Data Interpretation

Change Management

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate

Tools

Health and Safety Management Systems

Reporting Software

Job description

Job Description

Anderson Knight has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Health and Safety Manager. The successful candidate will identify, coordinate, and drive improvements in safety, quality, and productivity, working closely with the Operational Management teams.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Managing the health and safety functions to ensure the safety of colleagues and the delivery of key objectives.
2. Identifying and supporting health and safety improvement initiatives across the business.
3. Providing health and safety advice and guidance to stakeholders.
4. Reviewing and auditing health & safety management across operations, driving improvements where appropriate.
5. Organising work systems to reduce health & safety risks and recommending suitable adaptations to plant, machinery, and processes.
6. Providing management information and statistics related to health and safety.
7. Driving behavioural safety and culture change programs across the company.
8. Co-ordinating and delivering health and safety training for employees.
9. Supporting, generating, and reviewing risk assessments for all activities.
10. Collaborating with the wider business on the implementation and review of company safety policies, ensuring compliance with local legislative requirements.
11. Ensuring all accidents and incidents are investigated, reported, and, where applicable, liaising with competent authorities.
12. Supporting the business's sustainability initiatives.
13. Leading projects and initiatives involving building and facilities management.

Key Capabilities:

1. Qualified to NEBOSH General level or above, with previous health and safety management experience (preferably in a warehouse/transport environment).
2. Flexible approach to work, with the ability to manage priorities and workload.
3. Comfortable operating at all levels of the organisation and implementing change.
4. Excellent communication, influencing, and presentation skills.
5. In-depth knowledge of EU & UK Health & Safety legislation.
6. Ability to conduct thorough accident and incident investigations, including interviewing, root cause analysis, and report creation.
7. Experience in generating and conducting comprehensive risk assessments and developing safe systems of work.
8. Ability to interpret data and create reports to support sustainability initiatives.
9. DGSA qualification and experience working within COMAH Regulations are advantageous but not required.
10. Strong IT, report writing, and presentation skills are essential.
11. A full UK driving licence is mandatory.