Health & Safety Manager

Lanes Group Plc; Midge Hall; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utilities service provider in the UK is seeking an experienced HSEQ Manager to provide vital support for the operational team. Responsibilities include conducting audits, reporting on HSEQ performance, and leading incident investigations. Candidates should hold a NEBOSH Diploma and possess a minimum of 5 years in a HSEQ management role. A strong understanding of the utilities sector is essential. The position offers competitive benefits including a company pension and 25 days holiday.

Benefits

Company Pension

Death in Service

Employee Assistance Programme

Free on-site parking

Company car or car allowance

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years in a HSEQ Management role.
• Must have Capital Projects experience.
• Knowledge of Quality Management Systems 9001/14001/45001 desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and guidance for HSEQ operations.
• Conduct audits and inspections on operational teams.
• Lead investigations into incidents and improve performance.

Skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Strong Utilities understanding

Knowledge of HSEQ in contracting

Client relationship management

Communication skills

Education

NEBOSH Diploma

Environmental Qualification

Training Qualification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Due to continued growth, we are looking to recruit within the Health and Safety department, based in Leyland, Lancashire Reporting locally into the HSEQ Director, Sapphire's HSEQ Manager for Leyland 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., 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 Company's 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.

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

Eligibility

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.

Qualifications

• 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

About the Company

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 client's and partners to maintain the utility services essential to modern life throughout the UK.