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Job Title: Health & Safety Lead
Locations: Doncaster and various sites throughout the UK
Salary: £45-55k per annum, depending on experience
Benefits: Contributory pension, 33 days annual leave (incl. Bank holidays), plus £5k car allowance and expenses when working away
The Role:
Integrate Engineering Resources are currently recruiting for a Health and Safety Lead on behalf of our client, a market leader in the heavy industrial installation and maintenance sector. The role will involve ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, promoting a safe work environment, implementing best practices to prevent workplace injuries. There will be a focus on mentoring site operatives, fostering a positive health and safety culture, and leading change through effective health and safety initiatives.
The successful candidate will need to display the desire, drive, and determination to perform as part of a team and must be willing to work away from home, nationwide and overseas at times. You will be given responsibility requiring you to organise your workload, develop new ideas, dictate your own work programme, be proactive and help streamline company site procedures.
Responsibilities:
Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations and promote a culture of safety across the organisation
Mentor and guide site operatives on health and safety practices, encouraging proactive engagement in safety measures
Lead the implementation of health and safety initiatives aimed at driving continuous improvement and cultural change
Conduct and monitor in-house and legally required inspections to uphold technical and professional safety standards
Identify potential hazards through regular risk assessments and recommend appropriate corrective actions
Collaborate with management and teams to develop and maintain health and safety policies and procedures
Investigate incidents and accidents, providing thorough reports and recommendations for prevention
Stay updated on industry regulations and best practices, ensuring the organisation remains compliant
Deliver training sessions on health and safety topics, including emergency procedures and equipment usage
Cultivate and maintain strong customer relationships
Develop, manage, and monitor the H&S performance of the Company
Advise on H&S matters, issues and concerns to ensure Company compliance with statutory requirements, Company and contractual requirements and best industry practice
Provide support to Site Managers and Supervisors
Management of and liaison with auditors to acquire/maintain Company's accreditations
Conduct audits to evaluate the effectiveness of systems and procedures, identifying and assisting implementing improvements
Report on Company's H&S performance to the leadership team and statutory authorities as/when required
Conduct H&S training courses/Toolbox Talks using internal and external resources as required
Maintain awareness of evolving industry regulations and best practice and how they could be applied to the Company's operations
Produce further analysis and reports as may be required by the Directors, or management from time to time
Qualifications/Experience/Skills:
NEBOSH / IOSH
Approximately 3-5 years’ relevant experience in the industrial engineering sector
Strong knowledge of health and safety regulations and best practice
Excellent communication, leadership, and mentoring skills
Ability to analyse safety data and implement practical solutions
Ability to display exceptional leadership skills with a gravitas to influence all levels of the business
IT knowledge, including Microsoft 365 Suite: Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Excellent communication and time management skills
Takes pride in their work and adopts a positive attitude to work
Ability to work in a small, cross-functional team in a fast-paced environment
About Us:
Integrate Engineering Resources Ltd provides a dedicated recruitment service to the Engineering Construction and Maintenance sectors. Our specialist recruitment activities range across all areas and include the appointment of all levels of professional into the Heavy Industrial, Water Treatment, Combined Cycle Gas Turbine, Nuclear, Biomass, Energy from Waste and Wind industries throughout the UK and worldwide.
