Health, Safety and Environmental Manager

Job Purpose

This pivotal role ensures compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations while fostering a robust safety culture within our organisation. The successful candidate will develop, enhance, and implement policies and procedures, conduct risk assessments, and provide training to promote a safe working environment for all employees. The role supports and drives the health and safety agenda, ensuring that the safety and wellbeing of our employees is the number one priority for the business.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Promote a positive safety culture throughout the organisation
• Manage ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 systems and procedures
• Develop and maintain health, safety, and environmental policies
• Ensure compliance with all applicable health and safety laws and regulations
• Conduct thorough risk assessments and implement controls
• Develop and deliver comprehensive health and safety training programs
• Lead investigations into accidents, incidents, and near misses
• Manage and administer accident claims
• Develop and implement emergency response plans
• Conduct regular safety inspections and audits
• Maintain accurate documentation and records
• Collaborate with management and employees to address health, safety, and environmental concerns
• Evaluate and manage health and safety practices of suppliers and contractors
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives

Essential Qualifications and Experience

• NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent qualification in occupational health and safety
• Environmental qualification
• Proven experience in an environmental health and safety role in a manufacturing organization
• Experience working with all levels of workforce and positively influencing people
• Experience using tools and techniques to support the establishment of a positive H&S culture
• Experience working with or towards ISO45001 and ISO14001 accreditation

Essential Skills and Attributes

• Thorough knowledge of UK health and safety legislation, regulations, and standards
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in MS Office and other relevant software applications
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Personable, engaging, and approachable
• Motivated and proactive
• Excellent relationship-building skills
• Takes ownership of own work and results
• Innovative and forward-thinking

This job description is not exhaustive, and the successful candidate may be required to perform other reasonable duties as assigned.

If you are passionate about health, safety, and environmental management and have the skills to drive a positive safety culture in a dynamic manufacturing environment, we encourage you to apply for this critical role in our organisation!

Please contact us on 01269 846200 or email your CV to Hr@vhwg.co.uk