Health & Safety/Facilities Manager (York) in Huddersfield

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Location: York

Company: Black Cat Fireworks

Overview: Black Cat Fireworks is a leading manufacturer and supplier of consumer fireworks, committed to safety, quality, and excellent customer service. The Health & Safety / Facilities Manager will be responsible for the operational management of health and safety and facilities functions at the warehouse, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements including COMAH regulations, and maintaining a safe, secure, and efficient working environment.

Responsibilities:

• Health & Safety Management: Develop, implement, and continuously improve health and safety policies, systems, and procedures that comply with UK statutory requirements, focusing on explosives and storage regulations.
• COMAH compliance: Manage compliance with COMAH regulations, including preparation and maintenance of safety reports, major accident prevention policies, and emergency response plans.
• Risk assessments: Conduct comprehensive risk assessments and hazard analyses with emphasis on firework storage, handling, and manufacturing processes.
• Audits and incidents: Lead regular health and safety audits and inspections; oversee incident investigations with root cause analysis and reporting to HSE; track preventative actions.
• Training: Coordinate and deliver health and safety training for all employees, including inductions and explosives/firework safety.
• Facilities safety and environmental monitoring: Monitor ventilation, lighting, fire safety systems, emergency equipment, and environmental conditions to ensure regulatory compliance and best practice.
• Regulatory liaison: Serve as primary liaison with the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), local authorities, emergency services, and other regulatory bodies for health and safety and COMAH compliance. Prepare and submit mandatory COMAH documentation and notifications; participate in external audits with timely responses to findings.
• Facilities Management: Oversee day-to-day operations and maintenance of warehouse facilities, ensuring equipment and infrastructure are safe, functional, and compliant. Plan preventative and reactive maintenance with contractors and vendors. Manage security systems and access control, CCTV, and safeguard assets and personnel. Ensure environmental compliance, including waste management and chemical storage. Lead space planning and office moves/reconfigurations as needed to support operations.
• Leadership & Continuous Improvement: Promote a culture of safety and compliance; engage employees in health and safety responsibilities. Analyse safety performance data to identify trends and drive improvements; report to senior management. Stay updated on changes in health and safety, COMAH, and facilities legislation; update policies accordingly.

Technical and relevant experience:

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a Health and Safety leadership role within hazardous manufacturing or warehousing, preferably involving explosives, chemicals, or similar controlled substances.
• Strong understanding of COMAH regulations related to major accident hazards in storage and handling of explosive materials.
• Proven track record liaising with HSE and regulatory agencies and preparing safety reports and emergency plans.
• NEBOSH National or Diploma qualification or equivalent.
• Experience conducting risk assessments, safety audits, accident investigations, and emergency preparedness.
• Facilities management experience including maintenance planning, contractor management, security systems, and environmental compliance in an industrial setting.
• Knowledge of fire safety regulations, hazardous substance control, and workplace environmental standards.
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills; ability to influence staff and foster a positive health and safety culture.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite.

Equal opportunity: As an equal opportunity employer, we shall consider all applicants regardless of gender, age, religion, marital status, race, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, or trade union and/or political affiliation, and disregard all factors deemed inappropriate by local law and the International Labor Organization's Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work.