Health & Safety Manager

Oxwash; Swindon; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a dedicated Health & Safety Manager to lead their safety initiatives in a rapidly growing commercial laundry company. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape health and safety standards, ensuring compliance and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. As part of a dynamic team, you will develop and implement safety policies, conduct risk assessments, and provide training to staff, all while contributing to the overall success of the organization. If you are passionate about health and safety and want to make a real impact in a forward-thinking company, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in health and safety management roles is essential.
• Strong report writing and communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement health and safety policies in line with legal requirements.
• Conduct risk assessments and audits to identify hazards.
• Provide training and guidance on health and safety practices.

Skills

Health and Safety Management

Report Writing

Risk Assessment

Communication Skills

Organisational Skills

Education

NEBOSH or equivalent

Job description

We are seeking a Health & Safety Manager for our rapidly expanding company committed to innovation, quality, and safety in the commercial laundry industry. As we continue to grow, we are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Health and Safety Manager to join our dynamic team. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to our mission of maintaining the highest standards of health and safety at our Swindon based site.

About the Role

The HSE Lead will be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining health and safety programs across our organisation.

Working as part of a small, close-knit site management team for an exciting business that is shaking up the laundry industry, you will lead the Health & Safety function across the site.

As part of the role you will:

• Contribute to HSE (health, safety, environment) Management System and process developments.
• Deliver effective reviews to achieve continually improving levels of quality performance.
• Support the integration of Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality Systems.
• Be responsible for internal and external quality audit processes.
• Provide expertise and problem-solving capability through Health, Safety and Environment Management System knowledge.
• Contribute to and implement health and safety strategies in line with company standards and health and safety management responsibilities and performance.
• Support the integration of the local Health and Safety Management System to achieve overall Site Accreditation to Standards.
• Actively contribute to the development of the Annual Site Business Plan.
• Lead, coordinate, and manage HSE objectives to deliver required results.
• Lead, coordinate, and manage continuous improvement projects and initiatives to improve the overall performance of the site.
• Coach colleagues on audits, behavioral safety, investigations, Risk Assessments, and PMS to improve the effectiveness of these systems/processes.
• Support the development of colleagues throughout the operation in their specific HSE roles and responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain health and safety policies and procedures in accordance with legal requirements.
• Conduct regular risk assessments and audits to identify potential hazards and implement corrective measures.
• Prepare detailed reports on health and safety performance, incidents, and compliance issues for management review.
• Provide training and guidance to staff on health and safety practices, including first aid procedures.
• Investigate accidents and incidents to determine root causes and recommend preventative measures.
• Liaise with regulatory bodies to ensure compliance with health and safety legislation.
• Monitor the effectiveness of health and safety initiatives and make recommendations for improvement.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement in health and safety standards across the organisation.

Requirements

• Proven experience in a health and safety management role or similar position.
• Strong report writing skills with the ability to present complex information clearly.
• Knowledge of first aid practices and emergency response procedures.
• Proficiency in conducting root cause analysis to identify underlying issues related to workplace incidents.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to engage effectively with all levels of staff.
• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail in managing multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Relevant qualifications in health and safety (e.g., NEBOSH or equivalent) are desirable.