Health and Safety Manager required in Perth Position:Health, Safety and Training Manager I am recruiting for an H&S Manager with a successful production company on the outskirts of Perth. Role Definition: The Health, Safety and Training Manager will be responsible for implementing, coordinating and managing health, safety and training policies and procedures to agree with the clients' standards in a production environment where the health & safety of the company's workers is paramount. You will be responsible for managing site compliance with the applicable statutory regulations and requirements, providing guidance, advice, induction & ongoing training. The Role: • Carrying out regular and comprehensive risk assessments and maintaining records to ensure management have access to up-to-date safety records. • Assist maintaining standard operational procedures, which identify and take account of all relevant hazards both current and new. • Oversee that safe working procedures are developed and implemented and assist in the review and development of new and existing processes and procedures. • Ensure continuous maintenance and Development of Health and Safety Policies and Procedures. • Maintain working knowledge and comply with all national and local regulations, standards, codes and company policies and advise employees and management on regulatory issues • Build positive relations with all employees, managers and any external contractors and represent the client and its interests in the best possible manner • COSHH assessments – review and complete accordingly. • Inspect production areas on a regular basis, identifying probable risks and advising on suitable control measures. • Assist in the development and delivery of in-house training and management of training records and compliance reporting thereon. • Compiling incident and accident statistics and supporting the company’s objectives for an incident-free culture. • Perform regular internal Health and Safety Audits and provide assistance and cooperation on all other audits, while ensuring closeout of any remedial actions raised. • Always comply with company policy and procedure on safe food handling and hygiene. • Carry out monthly H&S meetings with site management team and site H&S champions • Responsible for H&S induction for all new employees. • Ongoing maintenance and development of a positive safety culture in line with the commercial needs of business. • Identify training requirements in the work force and follow up accordingly. • Investigate and attend all accidents/incidents that occur and collate all information and create reports accordingly. • Maintain training files and matrix and ensure sign-offs are up-to-date and audit ready at all times. • Responsible for food hygiene training and audiometry testing on site. Qualifications and Experience: - Must be able to provide evidence of carrying out a similar role and can evidence a track record of maintaining and developing a safe working environment. - Have experience of working within a manufacturing/production environment - Good IT skills and competent in Excel - Experienced in training and be able to display strong presentation skills and can demonstrate the ability to train staff at all levels - Be able to promote a positive Health and Safety culture in the workplace - Trainer the Trainer qualification desirable is not essential - Must have a NEBOSH General Certificate [or equivalent] as a minimum. - Past experience with ammonia refrigeration is desirable. - Past experience with legionella management is desirable. - Past experience with the safety management of pallet racking is desirable. Personal Qualities: - Takes initiative - Excellent attention to detail - Is focused on delivery - Has the courage to challenge - Can drive performance and deliver results - Takes the lead and ability to ‘Problem Solve’. - Team Player Hours of Work: 40 hours per week on average Monday to Friday [core] must be flexible. Must work 1 backshift a month Reporting to: Site General Manager Benefits: • Employee Assistance Programme • Competitive Salary (On application) • Life assurance scheme • Company Pension Scheme • Free parking • Loyalty & Recognition Scheme • Permanent contract • Learning and Development Opportunities If you are an H&S professional that is interested in this exciting opportunity, then please contact me on the details below for a confidential conversation. 4627328