SHEQ Manager
About the Role:
Our client is a leading materials processor that supplies the construction industry. Their commitment to quality, safety, and environmental responsibility is at the core of their operations. We are seeking an experienced SHEQ Manager to implement the highest Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality standards across all operations, whilst promoting and supporting continuous improvement and best practise.
As the SHEQ Manager, you will be responsible for implementing and managing the company's SHEQ policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with local regulations, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement in health, safety, and quality standards within the organisation. You will work closely with project teams to ensure that all safety measures are adhered to in accordance with industry best practices.
What's in it for you:
* Highly competitive salary
* Life assurance
* Company Events
* Opportunities for professional development
Key Responsibilities:
* Proactively engage, challenge and influence colleagues to deliver Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality compliance to drive continuous improvement in Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality performance.
* Ensure risk profile of the sites is documented through suitable risk assessments and pro-actively create/implement action plans to reduce risk and ensure in line with hierarchy of control methodology.
* Ensure an effective Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality on-boarding programme for all who enter and work on the sites, employees, contractors, and visitors.
* Train and coach all teams to ensure everyone has the means to contribute to, lead and manage Safety, Health Environmental and Quality within their areas of responsibility.
* Work with management to develop and maintain practical and effective policies and procedures.
* Conduct regular reviews of policies and procedures to ensure they are practical and fully aligned with business needs and relevant legislation.
* Keep up to date with new legislation and maintain a working knowledge of all Health and Safety legislation and any developments that affect the employer's industry.
* Increase Safety, Heath, Environmental and Quality awareness amongst all teams to ensure a focus and priority throughout the business.
* Collaborate with peers and management from other areas of the Group in shaping of the Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality agenda and fostering a culture of engagement, ownership and continuous improvement.
* Ensure adequate Health and Safety controls are incorporated into design specifications for equipment upgrades and installation.
* Ensure that all activities have robust and up-to-date risk assessments supported by suitable training where applicable.
* Assess workplace hazards considering how risks could be eliminated or reduced and formulate preventative measures together with management.
* Conduct regular site inspections to check policies and procedures are being implemented.
* Organise regular random safety inspection audits of all areas, record, analyse and report on the results, and suggest and follow up on improvements.
* Work with all relevant regulators who audit and inspect sites and activities.
* Ensure that all incidents and near misses are reported, investigated, and most importantly addressed in a timely manner.
The Ideal Person:
* Highly organised individual with excellent attention to detail and great accuracy.
* An observant and analytical personality with excellent problem-solving skills.
* Excellent communication and negotiation skills and ability to give instruction to site personnel.
* Ability to deliver training and presentations to groups.
* Embodies 'safety first culture' with a commitment to continuous improvement.
* A "can do" work ethic with an ability to work on their own initiative.
* Passion, energy, a strong work ethic and a commitment to travelling.
* Open to change with a capacity to deal with uncertainty and a constantly evolving industry.
Qualifications:
* BSc (hons) Occupational H&S/NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent.
* Minimum of 5 years' Health and Safety experience with at least 3 years manufacturing experience, ideally in a heavy industry sector.
* Knowledge of BS OHSAS 18001 and ISO 45001 standards in a heavy production environment is important, and environment (ISO 14001) and quality (ISO 9000) would be an advantage.
* Excellent report writing and numerical skills with proficiency in MS Office.
* Full clean driving licence.
* Proficiency in the English language is a requirement as is eligibility to work in the UK..
* Experienced in all areas of Health and Safety including maintaining policies, assessing risks, training, audits and inspection, dealing with incidents and reporting.
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