HR Administrator and Receptionist

Swann Engineering Group Ltd

Braintree

On-site

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health care cash back scheme

20 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Braintree, England, is seeking a Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) Manager to enhance workplace safety. This permanent, full-time role involves developing policies, conducting training, and ensuring compliance with health and safety legislation. Applicants should have a NEBOSH General Certificate and strong organizational skills. The role promises a competitive salary and benefits like healthcare cash back and additional holiday options.

Qualifications

Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation and regulations.
Auditing experience required.
Effective in risk assessment and mitigation.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement HS&E policies.
Conduct training for employees on health and safety.
Manage hazardous waste and conduct risk assessments.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Leadership ability

Organizational skills

Training skills

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Permanent, full-time role: 5 days per week, Monday to Friday

Swann Engineering Group is an ethical and forward-thinking group where we want our vision and values to not only shape our people but also the environment around us. Our strength comes from our effective corporate governance, diversity of specialist skills and experience but most of all, our excellence in managing all aspects of the product lifecycle under one roof including design, manufacture, installation, maintenance, and customer support.

Swann Engineering Group has a proven track to tackle bespoke engineering projects of any size in any sector from telecommunications, outdoor media, structural and architectural, floodlighting & gantries and defence and radar solutions. With our Head office based in Braintree, Essex, and a headcount of 120 employees we are a trusted partner to the UK's leading mobile network operators, including EE/BT, Vodafone, 3UK, VMO2, and telecommunications infrastructure owners, MBNL, Cornerstone, Cellnex, WIG as well as NATS and BAE. Swann Engineering have a strong working relationship with businesses in the national housebuilders and construction sector.

About the role

As HSE Manager, your role is to prevent workplace injuries by developing and implementing business wide policies, procedures, and training to create a safe and legally compliant work environment. You will work closely with the Senior Management team to support in identifying and mitigating risk, ensuring the company is compliant at all times with health and safety legislation, being efficient and thorough when investigating incidents and promoting a culture of safety.

Main duties and responsibilities

Prepare HS&E strategy and develop group wide policies.
Review group policies and procedures as when required to ensure compliance with legislation and best practice.
Manage waste, scrap, and hazardous waste streams.
Identify opportunities for improvement in company policy and practices.
Conduct risk assessments and consider how risks can be reduced.
Promote good HS&E practices and awareness throughout the group and monitor the implementation of group policies and procedures; ensuring at minimum statutory requirements are upheld throughout the organisation.
Consultation with Directors and Managers regarding HS&E legalisation and codes of practice.
Lead in house training with managers and employees regarding HS&E issues.
Conduct or arrange for site and workplace audits and ensure any remedial actions are implemented.
Maintain accident and near miss statistics, analyse trends and implement remedial action, as necessary. You will be required to produce monthly and quarterly reports for the Senior Management Team.
Instigate investigations into incidents where required and produce reports of findings.
Undertake RIDDOR reporting as appropriate.
Be the focus for HS&E for the group and co-ordinate communications including management reports, newsletter, and bulletins.
Arrange for and renew accreditations to external organisations, for example SMAS & Safecontractor.
Consult with external bodies for advice and information.
Consult with insurance companies regarding personal injury claims.
Assist with the completion of PQQ documents.
Other duties as required for the role.

About you

NEBOSH General Certificate
Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation and regulations
Auditing experience
Computer literate; conversant in the use of Microsoft Office
Attention to detail and application of working processes
Strong organisational and administrative skills
Excellent communication, leadership, and training skills

What we offer

Competitive salary, pension, health care cash back scheme, 20 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays (salary sacrifice scheme available for additional holiday) and cycle to work scheme.

This is an office-based permanent, full-time role - Monday to Friday - based at our Head Office in Braintree, Essex. Some travel to sites will be required on occasion.

Please apply with a CV.

By applying for this role, your details will be sent to Ortolan People, who are engaged to provide recruitment support in processing applications. We will endeavour to respond to all applicants within three working days. Occasionally for roles with a very high volume of applicants, this may not be possible.

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