Health & Safety Manager

NRL; Macclesfield; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading Life Science Team in Macclesfield as a Health & Safety Manager. This role involves implementing advanced health and safety practices, leading inspections, and conducting training sessions. The position is ideal for experienced professionals looking to influence workplace safety standards in an innovative environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary with annual increases

26 days holiday plus options for additional days

Employer pension scheme

Flexible and remote working options

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Over 10 years of experience as a health and safety professional.
• Experience in the construction industry for 5+ years.
• Prior experience managing and developing trainees.

Responsibilities

• Oversee health and safety practices across all sites.
• Conduct safety inspections and perform risk assessments.
• Liaise with enforcement authorities during investigations.

Skills

Leadership

Risk Assessment

Training

Root Cause Analysis

Education

CMIOSH

NEBOSH Construction Certificate

NEBOSH Construction Diploma

NVQ Level 4 / EFQ Level 5 in Occupational Health and Safety

Job description

Great opportunity for a Health & Safety Manager to join the Life Science Team in Macclesfield.

The Health & Safety Manager will oversee the implementation of a professional, knowledge-sharing culture across all sites, ensuring best-in-class health, safety, and environmental practices are planned, implemented, and effectively communicated.

Be the person project teams see as a positive, value-adding resource.

Responsibilities

1. Demonstrate strong leadership skills.
2. Assist the HSE Manager in implementing company strategies and expectations within SOPs, guidance, etc.
3. Conduct high-quality safety inspections at a frequency and depth guided by the HSE Manager. Perform risk reviews in the absence of the HSE Manager and contribute to risk assessments.
4. Attend sites following accidents/incidents and assist with investigations. Lead investigations in the absence of the Project Director.
5. Liaise with enforcement authorities during routine visits or incident investigations.
6. Understand bespoke client requirements and tailor management systems accordingly with line manager approval.
7. Support the HSE Manager with tender and pre-qualification submissions, advising on health and safety concerns and providing practical solutions.
8. Participate in start-up meetings with site teams and other meetings with clients and supply chains as requested.
9. Implement and promote the management system, encouraging proper usage.
10. Deliver relevant health and safety training.
11. Oversee M&E installations and HVAC maintenance activities.

Experience

1. CMIOSH, Grad IOSH qualifications.
2. Minimum of 10 years (preferably 5+ years) in the construction industry.
3. Minimum of 10 years as a health and safety professional.
4. Inquisitive approach to root cause analysis.
5. Experience leading improvement initiatives.
6. Effective and confident trainer.
7. Experience managing and developing trainees.

Qualifications

1. NEBOSH Construction Certificate or equivalent.
2. NEBOSH Construction Diploma or equivalent.
3. NVQ Level 4 / EFQ Level 5 in Occupational Health and Safety or equivalent, including SHE Technical Apprenticeship.
4. Knowledge of lifting operations.

Additional Information

1. Competitive salary with annual increases.
2. 26 days holiday, with an option to purchase 5 additional days.
3. Employer pension scheme.
4. Competitive mileage reimbursement.
5. Travel expenses covered.
6. Flexible and remote working options.
7. Enhanced parental leave benefits.
8. Opportunities for professional and educational development.

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