Health & Safety Manager

ZipRecruiter; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

AESC Group recherche un Health & Safety Manager pour superviser la conformité en matière de sécurité et de santé au sein de ses installations au Royaume-Uni. Ce rôle critique implique la gestion de la sécurité des constructions, la formation, et l'engagement auprès des parties prenantes pour garantir un environnement de travail sûr et conforme. Le candidat idéal aura une solide expérience en gestion de la santé et sécurité dans un environnement manufacturier et saura diriger des programmes de formation innovants.

Qualifications

• Expérience significative en gestion de la santé et sécurité dans un environnement de fabrication.
• Expertise dans la sécurité des constructions et gestion des entrepreneurs.
• Compétences analytiques et techniques en gestion de la conformité.

Responsibilities

• Gérer la conformité en santé et sécurité pour les projets de construction.
• Développer et mettre en œuvre des programmes de formation en santé et sécurité.
• Diriger la gestion des entrepreneurs pour assurer la conformité.

Skills

Compliance Management

Risk Management

Occupational Health

Construction Safety

Problem Solving

Communication

Tools

Risk Assessment Tools

Audit Tracking Software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

AESC Group is a global leader in the development and manufacturing of high-performance batteries for electric vehicles (EVs) and battery energy storage systems (BESSs), with R&D centers and over 13 manufacturing bases in Japan, China, Europe and the US. AESC invests heavily in next- technology to drive innovation and works with its strategic partners to continually push the boundaries of performance, safety and efficiency.

We are going through a period of growth, you need to be able to assist in taking us to the next level of processes and compliant procedures.

About the Role

We’re looking for a highly experienced Health & Safety Manager to lead and oversee safety compliance, risk management, and occupational health within AESC UK.

This critical leadership position will focus on construction and project management, machinery safety, contractor oversight, health & safety training, Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), COSHH compliance, ergonomics, occupational hygiene, and overall health & wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities

Regulatory Compliance & Safety Assurance

• Review equipment design to ensure it aligns with health & safety best practices.
• Inspect new and existing facilities, ensuring the safe functioning of manufacturing equipment.
• Conduct functional testing of safety features on equipment to confirm effectiveness.
• Ensure compliance with relevant BS/EN/ISO machinery safety standards.
• Validate CE and UKCA requirements, ensuring regulatory alignment.
• Confirm compliance with legislation, including Provision and Use of Workplace Equipment Regulations (PUWER).
• Ensure adherence to relevant industry best practices for machinery and workplace safety.

Construction & Project Safety Management

• Manage health & safety compliance for new construction and expansion projects, ensuring site-wide safety.
• Support facility installers with problem-solving and root cause analysis on safety concerns.
• Engage with project teams during commissioning and installation phases, ensuring all safety risks are mitigated.

Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT)

• Participate in the full FAT process, ensuring equipment meets safety specifications before operational use.
• Countersign acceptance results, verifying compliance with safety protocols.

Contractor & Supply Chain Safety Management

• Lead contractor management, ensuring third-party vendors comply with H&S regulations and site safety standards.
• Conduct safety audits on contractors, ensuring accountability for health & safety responsibilities.

Health & Safety Training & Awareness

• Develop and implement Health & Safety training programs, ensuring employees are aware of risks and best practices.
• Manage ongoing competency training, ensuring teams understand PUWER, COSHH, ergonomics, and occupational hygiene.

Occupational Health & Wellbeing

• Lead COSHH compliance, ensuring effective management of hazardous substances.
• Develop ergonomics strategies, ensuring workplace design supports employee health and comfort.
• Oversee occupational hygiene initiatives, driving improvements in workplace air quality, noise control, and exposure monitoring.
• Champion occupational health and wellbeing, ensuring mental and physical health support programs are in place.

Qualifications & Experience

• Extensive experience in Health & Safety Management within a manufacturing, engineering, or COMAH-regulated environment.
• Strong expertise in construction safety, machinery safety, contractor management, PUWER, COSHH, ergonomics, and occupational hygiene.
• Proven ability to engage with regulators and industry stakeholders to ensure compliance.
• Leadership experience, overseeing audit programs, safety compliance tracking, and corrective action management.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, ensuring proactive risk mitigation.
• Technical proficiency in Microsoft Office, audit tracking software, and risk assessment tools.
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to lead training programs and influence safety culture across all business levels.