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ROLE TITLE: Health and Safety Manager – NEBOSH Qualified
PRIMARY BASE: Haslingden, Rossendale
REPORTING TO: Operations Manager
Hours of Work: 8am - 4pm or 9am to 5pm 37.5 hours per week (flexible with requirement to be available to attend during shifts on occasion)
Our client an innovative manufacturer based in Haslingden are looking for an experienced Health and Safety Manager to join an extremely successful and growing organisation. This role offers autonomy, a great working pattern and extremely varied workload.
THE PURPOSE OF ROLE:
To address potential hazards and promote safe practices. Reduce workplace injuries, illnesses, and associated costs. Be an Advocate for workers' health and safety, wellbeing, safe working practices. Providing guidance, support, and training to employees. Fostering a culture of safety for increased productivity and improved well-being. Ensuring legal compliance by staying updated on occupational health and safety regulations. Protecting the organisation from legal consequences and reputational damage through compliance of regulatory and legislative compliance by shaping new protocols and strengthening existing health and safety policies.
PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Carry out risk assessments and make recommendations how risks could be reduced
Outline safe operational procedures which identify and consider all relevant hazards
Carry out regular site inspections to check policies and procedures are being properly implemented
Audit working practices to ensure they are safe and comply with legislation
Investigate incidents and accidents and brief the Operations Manager on your findings
Engage staff in a positive Health and Safety culture.
To have extensive knowledge in Health and Safety legislation and best practice to assist with compliance and continuous improvement
Developing and implementing Health and Safety policies
Developing and reviewing SSOW.
Develop Behavioural observation and correction procedures.
Communication
Develop reports and communicate to the Management team.
Interpret and respond clearly, effectively, and in a timely manner to requests for information from colleagues, managers, directors, and external agencies
Understand business demands and expectations and take into consideration
Carry out toolbox talks with staff to support development of a positive Health & Safety culture
Contribute to team meetings and events as and when required
Instructs workers in the proper use of PPE and safety devices and conducts routine tests on that equipment
Develop statistics on Health and Safety – Accidents, incidents, near misses. Carry out epidemiological analysis and map risk areas and formulate plans to reduce.
Following instructions and asking appropriate questions
Develop, manage and communicate H&S KPI’s
Hold monthly H&S meeting with site team
Teamwork
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, managers, and clients
Ensure that all deadlines are met in a timely manner and clients/colleagues are kept informed of progress
Influence people positively demonstrating a “can do” attitude
Engage staff and Motivate colleagues
Contribute to formal and informal discussions with colleagues to generate new ideas and approaches
Enjoy working as part of a team but capable of working autonomously
Administration
Compile statistics on accident and injuries, analyse and determine route causes and make recommendations to management accordingly
Develop effective health and safety policies and procedures and carry out risk assessments
Adhere to procedures relating to the proper use and care of equipment and materials for which the role has responsibility
Maintain accurate paper and electronic filing systems
Other
Pro-active approach to work
Excellent attention to detail
Have a willingness to go the extra mile and always strive to seek job satisfaction
Remain up to date with professional knowledge by participating in learning opportunities
To comply with the company handbook policies and procedures
To undertake any other duties appropriate within the broad remit of the role
Benefits:-
25 days holiday plus 8 Bank holidays (3 days for Christmas shutdown)
Pension 6% employer to 2% employee
Cash plan incentives and death in service
Free parking
Great working environment with great opportunity for progression and job security
Working Monday to Friday either 8am to 4pm or 9am to 5pm (1/2 hour lunch and 2 x 10 minute paid breaks)
How to apply: Send your CV to (url removed) or call me for a confidential discussion on (phone number removed) for more information