Health and Safety Manager

POSITION

Health & Safety Manager

DEPARTMENT

Health & Safety

RESPONSIBLE TO

Managing Director

DAYS & HOURS OF WORK

25 hours per week

JOB PURPOSE

The main purpose of the Health & Safety Manager is to oversee health and safety protocols within the company. The Health & Safety Manager will be responsible for implementing and maintaining safety procedures to ensure a secure work environment.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Advise on matters relating to H&S, including the obligations and responsibilities of managers, employees and contractors.
• Conduct internal H&S audits and inspections at designated branches to meet agreed company standards and fulfil the obligations of current legislation and promote continued improvement and change.
• Maintain and keep records of inspections whilst producing reports and action plans to ensure compliance with regulations and mitigate risks.
• Provide appropriate Health, Safety and Fire risk assessment methodology to ensure all potential risks are identified and control measures are implemented
• Follow up on action plans and issue resolution to conclusion and escalate as appropriate
• Provide appropriate Health, Safety and Fire risk assessment methodology to ensure all potential risks are identified and control measures are implemented
• Investigate accidents and near misses, and recommend resolution or change to procedure as appropriate
• Manage the accident policy to minimise the risk of accidents.
• Work collaboratively within the health and safety team to constantly refine and deliver the Company Health & safety Strategy.
• Deliver a comprehensive training programme to promote, develop and sustain a positive Health & Safety culture
• Produce appropriate inputs to be provided at induction
• Ensure that contractors provide the suitable Risk Assessments, method statements and documentation to proceed with company
• Keep abreast of current and proposed Health, Safety and environmental legislation and advises/acts appropriately
• Work with Advisory and legal bodies for Group e.g. HSE, or local authorities where required
• Work with the relevant departments to ensure safe storage and transportation of product.