Working hours are Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm. This is a hybrid working role.
We require flexibility of the candidate to travel across the UK to our Eurofins sites dependent on business needs
The role purpose for the Head of Health and Safety is to ensure a safe, healthy, and efficient working environment across all our Food and Water Testing sites. This leadership position involves strategic planning, implementation, and management of health, safety, and facility-related programs, policies, and initiatives. You will also have involvement within our Facilities department.
The Head of Health and Safety is responsible for maintaining compliance with all relevant regulations, enhancing workplace safety culture and optimising our site facilities. Develop and implement comprehensive health, safety and facilities management strategies aligned with company goals.
Lead the creation of policies, procedures and programs to promote a safe and healthy work environment.
Ensure compliance with local level, group and UK specific health, safety and facility legislation.
Lead and mentor the health and safety team, and facilities manager.
Maintain and develop a culture of safety, accountability and continuous improvement within the team
Advise line management and assist with the implementation of new or existing SHEQ-related legislation.
To complete prevention inspections on a regular basis and ensure records maintained of same.
Investigate incidents and accidents, conducting root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions.
Develop and enforce safety policies and training programmes.
Support where needed HR Director/HR Team with any necessary actions relating to health and wellbeing initiatives to promote employees well-being
Advise line management in Labs, Office and on Site of health, safety, quality and environmental matters.
Facilitate all forms of risk assessment
Manage budgets for the health, safety and facilities activity
NEBOSH certification or IOSH will be required to fulfil this role.
Strong H&S / Facilities management knowledge
Experience leading and managing Health, Safety and Facilities.
Must be self-motivated and show a passion for health & safety
Flexible regarding working hours to support needs of the business.
Able to travel to sites.
We celebrate the achievements of our employees through annual long service awards, recognise our colleagues special life events, and we are committed to charitable causes through global fundraising activities.
Life Assurance (4 times annual salary)
Holiday Purchase Scheme
Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Pay Scheme
Company Pension Plan
Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 confidential support.
Free car parking
Worldwide career opportunities
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