Health and Safety Manager

Job Description

Health and Safety Manager is required for our busy manufacturing company in Haverhill with the occasional trip to their Colchester office. As the Health and Safety Manager you will provide specialist EHS support to drive forward ownership of safety accountability,cultural change and safe behaviours and develop this culture of safe working through good practice, setting standards, engagement, risk management and communication. Our client is seeking an experienced and commercially minded Health and Safety Manager whois looking to take the next step in their career or wants to consolidate their skills and experience in a busy manufacturing environment.The Role

• Provide information, instruction and training to enhance overall EHS performance and engagement, to managers, teams and individuals as require, including inductions for new employees and instruction on Health and Safety standards.
• Monitor and report on site health and safety performance through relevant observations, audits and data analysis to drive positive improvements in safety standards, collating data and tracking and reporting results to Senior Leadership Team, drawing attentionto significant trends and occurrences.
• Assist in the internal and external reporting requirements to ensure that they are completed accurately and in a timely manner.
• Work collaboratively with management and operational teams to provide high-quality specialist guidance, support and training.
• Take a leading role in the Company to maintain the highest possible standards of Health and Safety at Work, ensuring compliance with all HSE Legal Obligations and Company policy
• Guide, advise and support operational teams in the effective identification and management of risks. resolution of issues and non-conformances and investigation and management of incidents
• COSHH / Reach - Ensure that all assessments are carried out and relevant control measures are put in place.
• Advise and assist the Directors in the planning, organising, controlling and maintaining a safe and healthy environment for all employees.
• Fire Safety - Ensure that all fire risk assessments are up to date and all significant risks are identified, ensure that fire arrangements are maintained in good order and drills are carried out on the premises
• Mon to Thurs 7:45 - 4:30 and Friday 8am to 12:30pm

The Person

• Minimum 5 years HS/HSE management experience working in a manufacturing environment
• Experience and qualification in HS/HSE in a manufacturing environment and be able to influence people at all levels - from Directors to factory floor employees.
• Knowledge of safe and effective working practices, with skills in risk assessments, training and problem-solving.
• The ability to lead others without managing them and inspire people to develop the companys culture and behaviours
• Great team playing approach, with the ability to build effective team relationships and promote an environment of trust and flexibility.
• Ideally possess membership of professional body e.g IOSH, NEBOSH
• Relevant knowledge and understanding of Environmental, Health and Safety Law and its application to the work environment.
• Excellent problem-solving capabilities

Benefits to you

• Salary: £45,000.00-£55,000.00 per year
• Lovely working environment
• Free parking
• Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Fantastic well-established company

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