Head of Health and Safety

Job Description

Michael Page Manufacturing are proud to be partnering with a market leading manufacturing business based in Leicestershire for a Head of Health and Safety. You will also need to cover other site across the Midlands regionThis roles offer an opportunity to join a business that are true pioneers in their industry with a great potential to make a real difference!Client DetailsMichael Page Manufacturing are proud to be partnering with a market leading manufacturing business based in Leicestershire for a Head of Health and Safety. You will also need to cover other site across the Midlands regionOur Client have been dramatically growing over the past 5 years and are now looking at bolstering their infrastructure with a Head of Health and Safety to take it to the next level both operationally and behaviourally.DescriptionThis role is a pivotal position for this market leading Manufacturer and the role will cover the following:

• Writing and implementation of all statutory Health and Safety systems, policies, procedures, and objectives focusing on the prevention of incidents.
• Continuously create a safe working environment for all employees, contractors, and visitors.
• Be an expert within the field of Health and Safety for regulatory agency compliance.
• Communicate with regulatory offices as required (e.g. Local authorities, Health and Safety Executive) and maintain the systems to ensure that the business always complies with HSE requirements.
• Provide competent and timely advice to the senior leadership team on any HSE issues.
• Continually review internal policies and practices to ensure they are up to date with the latest regulatory requirements.
• Arrange hazard and risk assessments and audits of new or changed plant, process, and equipment, take the required actions based on the results.
• Lead and guide the team in the investigation of all HSE incidents or accidents and ensure the required records are completed and stored. Ensure lessons learned are captured, communicated and the HSE system updated as required for any such incidents.
• Prepare and chair the HSE Committee meetings in line with requirements.
• Be a coach to the team for the assessment and control of HSE. Lead the team and support H&S advisors.
• Continuously look for improvements and implement those HSE improvement opportunities.
• Identify HSE training requirements for all employees with the relevant functional leader
• Prepare and deliver internal and 3rd party audit requirements.

ProfileThe successful candidate will have the following:

• A bachelors degree or equivalent in Health and Safety, Engineering, or related engineering/chemical/technical field.
• NEBOSH Diploma preferred
• Considerable knowledge of Health, Safety and Environmental Management Systems, with evidence of developing systems and ongoing review.
• Solid knowledge of Health, Safety and Environmental legislation and best practice.
• Demonstrated ability to liaise with Local Authorities, Regulators and Planning.
• Strong knowledge of DSEAR and experience in leading a business through ongoing monitoring, reviews, audits, and improvement programs.
• Material knowledge of gases, COSHH, and experience in leading the business in managing its responsibilities.
• Sound knowledge of PUWER and LOLER requirements, experience working with heavy machinery and UKCA requirements.
• Experience in leading a business in Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment and Method Statement.
• Experience in HSE training and monitoring.
• An ability to influence all levels of the organisation to improve health, safety, and environmental performance, strong, leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Essential to be a self-starter and able to act on own initiative..

Job OfferA competitive package and a chance to make a positive difference to the Health and Safety Culture

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Health and Safety Manager