W Talent Manufacturing and Engineering are supporting a market leading Manufacturing company based in Derbyshire. This business is dedicated to delivering high-quality technical products to various industries and are now looking for a Health and Safety Manager to join their site senior leadership team. Our customer is committed to innovation and this role is pivotal in maintaining their status as a marketing leader and a pioneer in all aspects of their industry.
Job Role
W Talent Manufacturing and Engineering are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Health and Safety Manager to lead a team of HSE professionals and drive a successful behavioural change programme. This role is working on site in a high hazard environment based in Derbyshire. The role requires a highly qualified Health and Safety Leader with a proven track record in supporting a Manufacturing organisation in technical and strategic safety improvements and support the business on prioritising work flow to gain the best result across the whole facility
Key Responsibilities
- Health and Safety Strategy: Develop and implement a health and safety strategy that aligns with the company's goals and objectives, ensuring a proactive and prevention-based approach.
- Regulatory Compliance: Act as the point of contact for the HSE Inspectors, facilitating site inspections and reviews. Stay up-to-date with relevant health and safety legislation, regulations, and standards, and ensure the facility's compliance with all relevant laws.
- Risk Assessment: Conduct and review risk assessments, including hazard identification and process safety assessments, to mitigate potential health and safety risks.
- Training and Education: Create and deliver health and safety training programs for employees, contractors, and visitors, ensuring a culture of safety awareness and competence.
- Incident Investigation: Lead investigations of workplace incidents, accidents, and near misses, and implement corrective and preventive actions to avoid future recurrences.
- Health and Safety Reporting: Prepare regular health and safety reports for senior management and regulatory authorities, providing insights and recommendations.
- Audits and Inspections: Conduct regular audits and inspections to assess compliance, identify areas for improvement, and track progress.
- Safety Culture: Foster a strong safety culture by promoting employee engagement, feedback, and participation in safety initiatives.
- Environmental Compliance: Maintain the ISO 14001 management system, working with site teams to ensure compliance with environmental regulations and sustainability goals.
Qualifications and Person Specification
- NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent - minimum expectation
- Proven experience working as part of a Senior Leadership team
- A background in a High Hazard environment is highly advantageous - Nuclear, Defence, Heavy Industry and Chemical etc
- Significant experience in management, leading teams of Health and Safety professionals
- Strong knowledge of relevant, regulations, and best practices
- Knowledge of COMAH, DSEAR or ATEX regulations would be highly advantageous
- Strong problem-solving abilities, with a proactive and solutions-oriented approach
- Leadership and team development
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement
What's on Offer
- Excellent basic salary plus benefits
- An opportunity to work for a business going through a large expansion and capital investment plan.
- To be truly accountable for the safety change within a business
