Health And Safety Manager in Plymouth

Location Plymouth Site (Work will be required across our various UK sites)

Reporting to: Director

Hours of Work: 36 Hours (Monday-Thursday) - 4 Day Week Employer

Main Purpose of 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 UK wide 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.

Role & Responsibilities -:

(This list is to outline the common but not exhausted elements)

• 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 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.
• 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.

The ideal candidate-:

• Hold a nationally recognised Health and Safety Qualification.
• Experience within a relevant health & safety role.
• Have demonstratable working examples of health and safety practices in a complex environment.
• 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.
• Working knowledge of ISO9001, ISO14001 & ISO45001.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Proficient in MS office.
• Strong coaching, mentoring and leadership skills.