Health and Safety Manager (Blackburn BB1)
Full time, Permanent
£45,000 - £50,000 per annum
Our client, a leading FMCG manufacturer, is currently recruiting for an experienced Health and Safety Manager to join their team at their site in Blackburn (Shadsworth Industrial Estate).
We are looking for an individual to take full responsibility and accountability for managing, advising, and facilitating the Huhtamaki Blackburn Health, Safety, and Environmental function.
The role requires a full understanding of current & pending H & S and environmental legislation and the ability and interpersonal skills to translate this knowledge into creating a safe and healthy operationally compliant environment.
Role Responsibilities
1. Act as the Business advisor for safety. Assist managers, supervisors, and individuals to meet various responsibilities for Health and Safety under relevant legislation.
2. Keep up to date with changes in current legislation and bring to the attention of the business any relevant new legislation and proposed changes to be implemented.
3. Ensure the health, safety, and risk management systems are fully implemented across the site and are operated to the same standards as set by the business.
4. Develop and maintain suitable processes for the investigation of accidents and near-miss situations. Implement corrective actions with department heads.
5. Participate in the investigation of accidents and near-misses and recommend remedial action to management where appropriate.
6. Conduct health and safety inspections and prepare reports of all the company’s operations (Check PPE, Factory walk rounds).
7. Arrange and deliver monthly Health and Safety meetings.
Role Requirements
1. NEBOSH
2. Experience in a Manufacturing environment (3 years)
3. Working knowledge of current legislation: Health & Safety at Work Act, COSHH, etc.
4. Some travel to client sites or other sites will be required.
5. Environmental, service, and recycling targets impacting health and safety.
6. PC Literate
7. Ability to motivate and engage a team to work collaboratively.
8. Analysis and decision-making – able to analyze data and make effective decisions in a timely way.
If you are interested in this fantastic opportunity, please apply now and a member of our team will be in touch. #J-18808-Ljbffr