Health & Safety Manager

Health & Safety Manager

The HSEQ Manager will ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental standards across joinery manufacturing, fit-out projects and recycling operations. The role focuses on minimising risks, maintaining compliance with UK legislation and embedding a strong EHS culture across all activities.

Key Responsibilities

Health & Safety Compliance:

• Ensure adherence to theHealth and Safety at Work Act 1974,CDM Regulations 2015, and relevant UK joinery manufacturing and recycling regulations.
• Conduct EHS site inspections for manufacturing facilities, recycling units, and fit-out sites to ensure compliance.
• Create, implement, and review EHS plans tailored to joinery manufacturing and recycling operations.

Risk Assessment & Management:

• Develop and oversee Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS) for activities involving machinery, hazardous materials, and fit-out installations.
• Identify and mitigate risks related to woodworking equipment, waste handling, and recycling processes.
• Investigate incidents, identify root causes, and implement preventative measures.

Training & Awareness:

• Deliver EHS training sessions specific to woodworking machinery safety, material handling, and recycling operations.
• Conduct toolbox talks and awareness sessions focusing on fire safety, dust control, and manual handling in joinery manufacturing.

Environmental Compliance & Sustainability:

• Ensure adherence to waste management regulations, including proper segregation and recycling of materials.
• Promote initiatives to reduce waste, increase energy efficiency, and improve the sustainability of manufacturing and recycling processes.
• Monitor air quality in joinery facilities (e.g., dust and VOC emissions) and implement controls to meet environmental standards.

Documentation & Reporting:

• Maintain accurate EHS documentation, including COSHH assessments for adhesives, finishes, and other chemicals used in joinery.
• Prepare regular reports for senior management, highlighting compliance status and areas for improvement.
• Ensure contractors and subcontractors meet EHS documentation requirements, including licenses for handling recycled materials.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Collaborate with project managers, manufacturing teams, recycling operators, and contractors to integrate EHS objectives into daily activities.
• Act as the key point of contact for regulatory bodies and external auditors on EHS matters.

Skills & Competencies:

• In-depth knowledge of EHS practices injoinery manufacturing,construction fit-out, andrecycling operations.
• Expertise in woodworking machinery safety, chemical handling, and waste management.
• Strong leadership and communication skills to drive EHS initiatives and influence stakeholders.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to identify risks and develop practical solutions.
• Familiarity with environmental management systems (ISO 14001) and health & safety systems (ISO 45001).

Requirements

Essential:

• NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate
• Membership with IOSH or IEMA preferred
• Proven EHS management experience in joinery manufacturing, fit-out projects, or recycling.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, including COSHH, PUWER, and WEEE regulations.

Desirable:

• Specialist training or certification in woodworking machinery safety

Benefits:
Flexible working (option to work one day a week)

Private Healthcare

Company Pension