Health & Safety Manager
Overview
Title: Health & Safety Manager Department: Internal Management Location: Concept House - Plymouth Reporting to: Applied Automation Directors Hours of Work: 36 hours (4 Day Week)
Purpose of the Role
As the Health & Safety Manager you will be responsible for providing health and safety advice, guidance, education and support to and across all company sites (Cardiff & Portsmouth); working with the SMT and the H&S representatives, ensuring the company meets its statutory obligations in all areas relating to Health and Safety compliance.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Act as first point of contact regarding H&S matters, providing advice on the implications of current and emerging health, safety and welfare legislation including making recommendations to ensure compliance across the organisation.
- Promote a positive H&S culture.
- To consult employees on health and safety issues and to support and develop the role of the company’s health and safety committee (HSC), including arranging and attending meetings - identifying and reviewing all relevant Health & Safety matters.
- In conjunction with company’s SMT/FM/H&S Representatives/Committee, deliver a comprehensive Safety and Health advisory and guidance service ensuring all aspects of best practice and legislative requirements are established and maintained regarding the provision of a safe working environment.
- Monitor compliance and procedures against standards, expectations, policies and procedures.
- Propose practical and collaborative solutions where possible.
- Work with managers to develop policies and programs regarding the management and improvement of health and safety aspects companywide.
- Work with SMT regarding the company’s environmental performance.
- In collaboration with SMT, FM and the company’s H&S Representatives/Committee, ensure that all relevant safety procedures (Risk Assessments, SSOW/Method Statements, COSHH, PUWER & LOLER etc) are in place, documented and reviewed appropriately with an aim to identify and abate workplace hazards.
- Provide H&S resource for investigations into incidents, accidents and near misses, illnesses and injuries in order to establish a root cause, providing advice and recommendations accordingly for changes and improvements to prevent reoccurrence.
- Ensure that H&S protocols are efficient and streamlined with cooperation from departmental managers.
- In conjunction with the company’s SMT and H&S Representatives/Committee - ensure that employees are complying with the company’s safety policies and are working in accordance with set procedures.
- Take appropriate action when notified of disregard to site safety
- Support the development of Proactive Safety Reporting ensuring a continuous improvement safety culture is fully established.
- Work closely with the company’s leadership and HR department to define appropriate safety training i.e. employee healthcare/health monitoring/surveillance where required.
- Coordinate routine and ad-hoc inspections/audits of all divisions, the building and its facilities.
- Review and monitor sub-contractor information and activities.
- Liaise with the company’s SMT & H&S Representatives to raise awareness of any new legislation Applied are required to adhere to.
Requirements
- Working knowledge of ISO9001, ISO14001 & ISO45001.
- Have at least 3 years H&S experience in a regulated environment.
Desirable
- Hold a nationally recognised Health and Safety Qualification.
- Hold IEMA/NEBOSH Environmental Qualification.
- Experience within a health & safety managerial role.
- Must have strong interpersonal, collaborative communication skills and be able to build relationships and advise senior management.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and business acumen, with the ability to challenge and champion change.
- Excellent attention to detail. Proficient in MS office. Strong coaching, mentoring and leadership skills.