H&S Manager required for a manufacturing business in the outskirts of Perth My client is a leading manufacturer based on the outskirts of Perth, looking for the services of a professional H&S Manager. Job Description To lead the Company in all aspects of Health & Safety (H&S), as well as environmental considerations and compliance, whilst promoting a ‘Safety First’ and solution-driven culture across our business. Working with a range of key stakeholders, this role centres round building Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) strategy, understanding policy, ensuring industry and HSE compliance, as well as developing clear standards of safety adherence and environmental accountability for all departments. Accountabilities • Ensure full and consistent Company and individual compliance with H&S as well as environmental legislation, legalities and industry ‘best-practice.’ • Design, develop and deliver a ‘Safety First’ attitude - working with key stakeholders to improve their understanding and application of H&S standards and compliance. • Establish and monitor a clear and compliant HSE training programme across the organisation. • Establish and communicate HSE standards across the business, providing adequate training to the team and monitoring with a view to reducing our corporate carbon footprint. • Monitor and identify key changes to legislation and industry standards, adapting our procedures and processes as necessary to accommodate such changes. • Ensure impeccable HSE standards are maintained throughout our operations and wider business. Responsibilities and Tasks • Demonstrate and promote a ‘Safety First’ culture and strategy throughout the business. • Continuously ensure a solutions-driven approach to HSE matters. • Work with key stakeholders to ensure full understanding of HSE requirements, as well as ensure continuous improvement in HSE standards across our operations. • Monitor H&S compliance throughout the business, with a particular focus on our manufacturing, production and warehouse facilities. • Ensure a safe working environment without risk to health. • Ensure that all H&S, procedures, rules and regulations are adhered to and are regularly reviewed, updated and communicated. • Keep abreast of any updates and changes to legislation relating to H&S as well as environmental matters, ensuring translation of such changes throughout the business as required. • Ensure the Company meets its statutory obligations in all areas pertaining to health, safety and welfare at work, including statutory training and reporting. • Ensure the completion and regular review of risk assessments for all work equipment and operations. • Ensure that all accidents are documented, investigated and recommended improvements implemented. • Ensure that safety inspections are carried out, fire drills and fire alarms are correctly reported, risk assessments and lone working procedures are managed, and employees are aware of their responsibilities. • Take ownership of our H&S policies, systems of work and procedures. Ensure full and accurate H&S records and training records are maintained. • Establish and coordinate a full programme of documented H&S inspections, audits and checks. • Establish a structured programme of H&S training throughout the Company, liaising with third party providers as required in the development and/or delivery of such courses and H&S services generally. • Manage and devise the agenda for, chair, formulate & distribute minutes for the Health & Safety Committee meetings. Ensure that all agreed action points are completed within deadlines. Keep up to date with all aspects of relevant health, safety & welfare at work legislation and communicate relevant changes to business. • Provide regular reports to the Head of Quality & Compliance, Head of People & Development, Board of Directors/Leadership Team on relevant H&S activities. Participate in meetings when required to report on relevant H&S matters. • Provide expertise on matters pertaining to H&S surrounding innovation. • Provide guidance on safety equipment and the safe installation of new machinery. • Assess and identify training needs across the business in areas pertaining to HSE matters. • Escalate H&S matters as appropriate. • Review and manage Occupational Health reports pertaining to H&S considerations. Key Skills • Communication • Organisation • Attention to detail • Leadership/managerial • Ability to cope well under pressure • Ability to positively influence others on H&S and Environmental matters • Experience of working collaboratively with key stakeholders • Policy management If you are an experienced H&S professional looking for a new challenge with this well-established manufacturer - please contact me as soon as you can on the details below. 4594517