Health & Safety Manager

TN United Kingdom; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Health & Safety Manager to join their dynamic team in Glasgow. This pivotal role involves leading the H&S agenda, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and fostering a culture of safety across the organization. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, a NEBOSH qualification, and a commitment to sustainability initiatives. Your expertise will not only enhance workplace safety but also contribute to the company's journey towards carbon net-zero. If you are ready to make a significant impact in a growing organization, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Health & Safety in heavy industry.
• Extensive knowledge of EU & UK H&S legislation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver the Health & Safety agenda across the company.
• Conduct accident investigations and root cause analysis.

Skills

Health & Safety Management

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Influencing Skills

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate

NEBOSH Diploma

Environmental Qualification

Job description

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Health & Safety Manager

Our client is a large distribution company experiencing significant growth in the marketplace. They are seeking an enthusiastic Health & Safety Manager based on the outskirts of Glasgow. The ideal candidate will have experience motivating and leading employees to understand the importance of H&S culture and promote safe practices.

The successful candidate will identify, coordinate, and implement improvements in safety, quality, and productivity, working closely with Operational Management teams and under the guidance of the Head of Safety. Requirements include a minimum of NEBOSH General Certificate and at least 5 years’ experience in construction, offshore, transport, or utilities industries, particularly in heavy industry environments.

This role is a key part of the management team. As a visible leader and client liaison, excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential. You will develop and deliver the Health & Safety agenda across the company and contribute to sustainability initiatives towards carbon net-zero. Ability to influence stakeholders at all levels is crucial.

Key Capabilities

• Understanding customer needs and building relationships with end clients
• Applying best practices in Health and Safety protocols and procedures
• Establishing safety structures and processes with professionalism and creativity
• Interpersonal, presentation, IT, and influencing skills

Minimum Requirements

• Extensive Health & Safety experience, ideally in warehouse/transport sectors; heavy industry experience is also acceptable
• NEBOSH Diploma in Health & Safety or equivalent (candidates working towards the diploma will be considered)
• Environmental qualification and/or IEMA membership (desirable)
• DGSA and ADR experience (advantageous)
• Knowledge of EU & UK H&S legislation
• Ability to conduct accident/incident investigations, including root cause analysis and reporting
• Full UK driving license

This role is based at their Head Office in Glasgow with regular travel to sites across the Central Belt, occasionally further afield in Scotland. Interested candidates should contact Cedric Fyffe at #4660855 for a confidential discussion.