Health & Safety Manager in Bristol

Join INTOHEAT as a Health & Safety Manager. INTOHEAT Ltd is a Mechanical & Electrical building services company with bases in Bristol and Exeter, operating nationally. We specialise in Mechanical & Electrical Design, Installation and Service & Maintenance across the building services industry. We employ a team of highly qualified and experienced engineers and have the capacity and flexibility to handle all sizes of projects – small to large. Our efficient, personal and friendly service ensures every project is managed to the highest standards in terms of estimating, planning, design, installation and ongoing maintenance. We are also a proud member of the Building Engineering Services Association.

About the Role:

• Department: Bristol/Exeter Office
• Job Type: Full Time, Permanent
• Reports to: Board of Directors
• Location: Bristol Office, BS35 or the Exeter Office, EX2, with weekly travel between both

Main purpose of the role:

The Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Manager leads on the health, safety and environmental programs and policies for Intoheat at a strategic level. This role ensures compliance with UK regulatory requirements and ensures a culture of safety within the organisation.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Lead the HSE team on all activity whilst ensuring compliance with UK HSE regulations and standards (e.g. Health and Safety Executive (HSE), Environment Agency).
• Weekly visits to both Bristol & Exeter Head Office and its associated sites to conduct Audits, Toolbox talks and provide regular HSE presence.
• Line management of the HSE team, completing 1:1’s in line with the company’s appraisal process, advocating for their training and development.
• Identification and assessment of potential hazards and implementation of risk mitigation strategies, to prevent accidents and ill-health across the organisation.
• Investigation of HSE incidents and near-misses, determine root causes and develop corrective actions with the support of the HSE team.
• Tracking and reporting on KPIs; both internally and on our supply chain to report to the board regularly.
• Development and implementation of safety management systems, policies, and procedures.
• Risk analysis and effective assessment of management systems against ISO 45001.
• Lead on HSE inspections and internal audits to ensure workplace compliance with safety standards.
• Lead on all HSE-related issues, providing sound guidance and support to staff and management.
• Lead on ISO certification and aid with SSIP accreditations and tender submissions.
• Promote continuous improvement in SHE practices and performance through regular review and updating of policies and procedures.
• Responding to out of hours calls.
• Any other reasonable task to ensure the smooth running of the business.

Person Specification:

Knowledge and experience of:

• Senior, hands on, workplace HSE experience within a similar industry, with a passion and enthusiasm for health, safety and environmental compliance.
• Sound knowledge and understanding of UK HSE regulations and standards.
• Conducting in-depth incident investigations and interpretations of accident and incident data.
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite (Inc. Excel and PowerPoint).
• CertIOSH, ideally working towards Chartered level.
• Degree/Equivalent experience in Occupational Health & Safety.
• NEBOSH Qualification or NVQ in Occupational Health and Safety.
• First Aid at Work.
• Fire Marshall.

Skills and abilities:

• Be a problem solver, using discretion to direct enquiries where appropriate to ensure business efficiency.
• The ability to communicate effectively across all levels and locations within the business.
• Sound organisational skills.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as a part of a wider team.
• Keen to develop, with a willingness and ability to learn.