Health & Safety Manager

Charles River; Margate; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading life sciences company in Margate is seeking a Health and Safety Manager to lead the HSQE strategy and ensure compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate has a degree in occupational health and safety, NEBOSH certification, and excellent communication skills. This role involves overseeing audits, conducting training, and managing health and safety initiatives. A full UK driving license is required. Competitive benefits include life assurance, bonus, and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Life assurance

Career development

Training opportunities

Free onsite parking

Subsidised staff room

Pay for volunteering

On-site team building

Charity fundraising days

Employee engagement programs

Qualifications

• Experience in health and safety compliance across various projects.
• Ability to lead and develop HSQE strategies and policies.
• Full UK driving license essential due to site location.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of HSQE strategy and policies.
• Oversee compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Conduct audits, inspections, and site visits.

Skills

Risk Management

Organisational Skills

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving abilities

Knowledge of Health and Safety Regulations

Education

Degree in occupational health and safety or environmental science

NEBOSH General & Construction

Site Manager Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS)

Tech IOSH or higher

Job description

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For nearly 75 years, Charles River employees have worked together to assist in the discovery, development and safe manufacture of new drug therapies. When you join our family, you will have a significant impact on the health and well-being of people across the globe. Whether your background is in life sciences, finance, IT, sales or another area, your skills will play an important role in the work we perform. In return, we'll help you build a career that you can feel passionate about.

Profile and Requirements

Working closely with the Site Lead, H&S Team, and Quality & Compliance Manger this role will be central in shaping, leading, and implementing our HSQE strategy across the Margate site.

Key Responsibilities of the Health and Safety Manager:

• Lead and develop the company's HSQE strategy, policies, and management systems.
• Oversee health, safety, quality, and environmental compliance across all projects.
• Carry out and report on audits, inspections, and site visits.
• Support site teams, and supply chain with practical HSQE guidance.
• Oversee the management of the Maintenance Department ensuring that objectives and customers' expectations are met.
• Ensure that expenditure is controlled in line with the annual budget.
• Ensure compliance with UK legislation, CDM Regulations, and ISO standards.
• Review and approve RAMS, quality plans, and environmental management plans.
• Lead investigations into incidents, non-conformances, and implement corrective actions.
• Deliver training, toolbox talks, and awareness sessions.
• Carry out performance appraisals of direct reports.
• Act as the key point of contact for HSQE matters with clients, consultants, and enforcing bodies.

Requirements for the Health and Safety Manager:

• NEBOSH General & Construction
• Boiler house risk assessment training (BOAS)
• A degree in occupational health and safety, environmental science
• Site Manager Safety Training Schem (SMSTS)
• Tech IOSH or higher
• In-depth Knowledge of Health and Safety Regulations
• Comprehensive understanding of the laws and standards governing construction and site safety.
• Risk Management, Ability to identify, assess, and mitigate risks
• Strong communication skills to effectively disseminate safety information and conduct training sessions.
• Innovative and practical problem-solving abilities to address health and safety challenges.
• Organisational Skills, Proficiency in managing documentation, conducting audits, and maintaining records related to health and safety.
• Full UK driving licence due to site location

Qualifications (Nice to have)

• Some understanding of ISO 9001
• Diploma in industrial boiler plant management (BOAS Manager)
• A professional certification such as the Certified Safety Professional

Benefits

• Life assurance
• bonus
• career development
• training opportunities
• free onsite parking
• subsidised staff room
• pay for participation on volunteer days
• on-site team building
• charity fundraising days
• employee engagement programs

Pension plan:

1st year employee -Company contribution 5% - Employee 4%, After 3 years: Company contribution 9% and employee 1%

Holidays

26 days + 8 for Public holidays

Hours

35 Hrs a week Mon - Friday (Flexibility required)

Salary

DOE - To be discussed at interview