An opportunity for a Health & Safety Manager has become available with one of Europe’s leading manufacturers of metal products. Based in Birmingham, you will join a large manufacturing site and will be responsible for all Health & Safety activities as well as training staff on H&S best practices and procedures, including training users of site vehicles such as FLTs, cranes, and mobile platforms. Relevant training for certificates and licenses will be provided. NEBOSH certification is essential for this role.
Health & Safety Manager – Responsibilities
* Advise the Company on statutory requirements and best practices to follow in respect of Health & Safety and training to ensure that the Company and its employees are effectively protected and developed.
* Chair Health & Safety meetings and accident/near miss inquiries.
* Develop and maintain the Company Health & Safety policy as necessary.
* Ensure risk assessments and standard operating procedures are maintained.
* Create and promote strict adherence to safety rules, guidelines, and best practices in accordance with changing legislation.
* Develop and maintain Occupational Health and Safety methods.
* Establish, maintain, and deliver a robust training schedule to facilitate all operator training requirements such as FLTs, cranes, mobile work platforms, and breathing apparatus.
* Take the lead role in fire safety responsibilities on site.
* Liaise with the Engineering department to ensure compliance with safety requirements for changes to plant and equipment carried out by engineering personnel or contractors.
* Liaise with the HSE over inspections and visits and with the Environmental Agency over remediation issues and authority permits.
* Contact Local Authority Environmental Health and Health & Safety Teams regarding relevant issues affecting the site.
* Liaison with Insurance Companies and Brokers over Employer Liability Insurance and act as the point of contact for all matters relating to employee claims against the Company.
* Identify training needs and organize individual and group induction and training on/off site as required.
Health & Safety Manager - Skills & Experience Required
* Proven H&S background overseeing large industrial manufacturing sites.
* Accredited Health & Safety NEBOSH qualification – Essential.
* Experience in high volume and small batch manufacturing.
* Experience gained within a results-focused production manufacturing environment.
* RTITB and ITSSAR highly desirable – Training provided where required.
If you are an experienced Health & Safety professional with a background in industrial manufacturing, then this is a great opportunity for you to join a leading business. Please apply with your latest CV to be considered for this opportunity.
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