Health & Safety Manager - New Build Power Station

ASTUTE Technical Recruitment Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in waste management is seeking a Health & Safety Manager for their new Energy from Waste power station in Cheshire. This role focuses on developing a strong safety culture, managing compliance, and training staff to ensure a safe working environment. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in health and safety management, particularly in heavy process environments, and possess relevant qualifications. Join this exciting opportunity to contribute to a vital energy project.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Benefits Package

Car Allowance

Bonus Opportunity

Qualifications

• At least five years experience in a Health & Safety Management position.
• Strong background in Health and Safety within engineering or process sectors.
• Full, valid UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Manage Health & Safety communications and risk assessment systems.
• Conduct safety audits and investigations on site.
• Provide training for O&M staff and coordinate emergency response training.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Coaching

Collaboration

Education

NEBOSH Diploma at Level 6 or NVQ 5 equivalent

Graduate Membership of IOSH

Job description

Astute’s Power Team is partnering with a one of the UK’s largest Waste Management Companies. They are building a new Energy from Waste Power Station in Cheshire, which when completed, will be capable of processing 600,000 tonnes of waste per year – enough energy to power 125,000 homes.

The Health & Safety Manger is an integral role on site, you will be responsible for shaping & maintaining the Safety Culture on site by ensuring compliance with statutory obligations and promoting a proactive approach to health, safety and wellbeing.

If you’re a Health & Safety Manager and are looking to join a new build Energy from Waste power station then submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties of the Health and Safety Manager role Reporting to the Plant Manager, you will be responsible for:

* Managing the sites Health & Safety communications.
* Developing and managing the risk assessment / accident reporting system.
* Liaising with external bodies.
* Monitoring the performance of the plants health & safety program and identify opportunities to increase effectiveness.
* Carry out on site audits and investigations.
* Developing a strong H&S culture.
* Manage and update the sites H&S systems.
* Coordinate emergency response training.
* Providing H&S training for O&M staff

Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:

* Ideally qualified with a NEBOSH Diploma at Level 6 or an NVQ 5 equivalent
* Graduate Membership of IOSH

Personal skills The Health and Safety Manager role would suit someone who has:

* Strong background in Health and Safety gained in a heavy process or engineering environment. This can include Power Generation, Refineries, Manufacturing, FMCG, Food, Petrochemical etc
* At least five years experience in a Health & Safety Management position
* Proven ability to influence, coach, and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
* A proactive and flexible approach with strong problem-solving skills
* A full, valid UK driving licence

Salary and benefits of the Health and Safety Manager role

* Competitive Salary
* Benefits Package
* Car Allowance
* Bonus Opportunity
* Opportunity to work on one of the newest Energy from Waste plants in England

INDPOW

Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.