Operations Health & Safety Manager

ZipRecruiter; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utility company is seeking an Operations Health and Safety Manager to lead their health and safety initiatives. The role involves managing a team, developing strategies for continuous improvement, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. This permanent position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including generous annual leave and a robust pension scheme.

Benefits

Annual leave package of 26 days, increasing to 30

Up to 14% employer pension contribution

Performance-related bonus scheme

Comprehensive healthcare plan

Gym discounts and wellness benefits

Mental health support programs

Flexible benefits package

Qualifications

• Experience in health, safety, and wellbeing improvements.
• Strong investigation and analytical skills.
• Experience in influencing senior management.

Responsibilities

• Manage high-performing team to support H&S performance.
• Develop and deliver H&S plans in line with strategy.
• Coach and mentor on H&S commitments and behaviours.

Skills

Health and Safety Improvement

Investigation Skills

Coaching Skills

Negotiation Skills

Communication Skills

Education

NEBOSH Diploma

Chartered Safety Professional (CMIOSH)

Job description

Job Description

Operations Health and Safety Manager

Competitive Salary

Location: Lingley Mere (UU), Lingley Green Avenue, Great Sankey, Warrington, WA5 3LP

Work Type - Hybrid

Job Location - Lingley Mere (UU), Lingley Green Avenue, Great Sankey, Warrington, WA5 3LP

Role Type - Permanent

Employment Type - Full Time

Working Hours -37

United Utilities’ (UU) purpose is to deliver great water for a stronger, greener and healthier North West of England. We are committed to providing our services in a way that respects the environment, supports the economy, and benefits society.

We value diversity, and innovation in our workplace, and we foster a culture where our people can grow, excel, and be themselves.

We uphold our ethics, values and business model to fulfil our mission and, by setting clear goals and objectives, we create sustainable long-term value for our colleagues, customers and communities. Whether you work with a team that shares your vision or join a network of peers with similar interests, you will find a welcoming and supportive organisation to be part of.

We’ve got a lot to offer. You’ll be part of a thriving FTSE 100 company and will enjoy a range of core benefits that reflect your value and value contribution.

Benefits

• A generous annual leave package of 26 days, which increases to 30 days after four years of service (increases one day per year), in addition to 8 bank holidays
• A competitive pension scheme with up to 14% employer contribution, 21% combined, and life cover
• Car cash allowance - £5,000
• Up to 20% performance-related bonus scheme, as well as recognition awards for outstanding achievements
• A comprehensive healthcare plan through our company-funded scheme
• MyGymDiscounts - gym and wellness benefit that offers up to 25% off on gym memberships and digital fitness subscriptions
• Best Doctors
• Salary Finance
• Wealth at Work courses
• Deals and discounts
• EVolve Car Scheme
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Mental health first aiders
• ShareBuy
• MORE Choices flexible benefits
• Enhanced parental leave schemes

Job Purpose

Health, Safety and Wellbeing is critical to everything we do at United Utilities and our Home Safe and Well activity is the core of our business. Since its introduction, a lot has changed, and we need to make sure we are looking after our teams and working safely. This role is positioned within our Safety Leadership Team, responsible for managing our high performing team of H&S Business Partners to support and challenge delivery of best in class H&S performance in UU operational activities. Other responsibilities include:

• Working with the Head of Health and Safety Delivery, and Operational Directors to develop and deliver H&S plans that result in sustainable H&S improvements in line with the wider UU H&S strategy and their specific HS& risk profiles
• To identify and escalate critical H&S issues to Operational Directors and H&S Leadership so they can ensure the right level of support and intervention is allocated to help resolve the issue
• Work with the Head of H&S Delivery and wider H&S Leadership team to develop UU H&S strategies and improvement programs based on operational needs.
• Develop the competence and capacity of the Operational H&S team, identify and develop talent

Accountabilities & Responsibilities

• Regular participation in Operational Leadership team meetings and field visits to support Operational Directors in the delivery of H&S policies, procedures, standards and improvement plans
• Review and analyse Operational health, safety and wellbeing data to identify opportunities for improvements
• Provide advice as required on UU health and safety requirements including coaching managers and colleagues of the business areas they support with leadership H&S commitments and behaviours
• Ensure that H&S incident investigations are resourced and delivered effectively
• Engagement with Operational leadership teams to ensure learning from significant H&S incidents are shared including the delivery of engaging H&S messages at roadshows and team briefs
• Coach and mentor H&S team in effective support and challenge through effective performance reviews and implementation of targeted development plans

Technical Skills & Experience

• Proven track record of delivering sustained health, safety and wellbeing improvement and a good understanding of H&S behavioural theory and practice.
• Excellent investigation and root cause analysis skills
• Experience of influencing, coaching and negotiation skills with senior leadership
• Experience of communicating and presenting to senior management, both internally and externally
• Experience of line management including coaching, mentoring and developing others

This role may not be eligible for the visa sponsorship

Qualifications

• NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent in Health, Safety and/or wellbeing
• Chartered Safety Professional (CMIOSH)

We rely on every employee to ensure our customers receive the best possible service, day in, day out. In return, we ensure that you will be well rewarded for your efforts, from an excellent salary through to development opportunities that will really kick start a thriving career here at UU.