Position: Health, Safety and Environmental Manager

The Company:

Based in Middlesbrough, our client is the recognised UK's leading supplier of Safe, Sustainable Access solutions in Steel or GRP. They have a strong heritage of supporting multiple vertical sectors with products adaptable to the latest built environments and have a modern approach backed by 100 years of experience.

They are in a strong position and have the investment and appetite for growth. As part of a FTSE 250 Plc with companies based worldwide. They are part of a strong and dynamic team delivering sustainable and innovative products and services.

The Person:

Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
Strong time management and prioritisation skills
Well organised and punctual
Excellent people/communication skills
A 'can-do' attitude and a keenness for professional self-development
A thirst to take on growing responsibilities and projects.

Position Description:

Create, develop, implement and sustain the Health, Safety Plan and Environmental Plan.
Develop and maintain occupational health, safety and environmental systems and procedures based upon approved policy plans
Provide continuing advice, guidance and assistance to Line Management on matters pertaining to occupational health, safety and environmental obligations
Prepare specialised documentation and liaise with external organisations and authorities on all relative matters
Assist in accident investigation and ensure preventative measures are implemented
Manage the group incident, near miss and safety observation management system.
Present OH&S statistics and report monthly to senior management and group.
Implement action plans and improvement projects though line of sight and other formats to maintain the Company philosophy on OH&S and environmental matters. Statutory and Company Monitoring
Stay up to date with current and upcoming changes in appropriate health, safety and environmental legislation
Give advice on timescales and legal requirements of monitoring in line with current legislation regarding health and safety
Make the necessary changes to procedures in line with legislation amendments
Communicate statutory requirements to all personnel in an easy to understand and timely fashion
Monitor employee, visitor and contractor behaviour and record all accidents, near misses and safety observations (positive and negative) and record in appropriate system.
Co-ordinate medical examinations, hearing tests, return to work programmes Training
Initiate and co-ordinate education and training programmes for works grades so that they may develop their own potential
Provide information and training to all employees in all aspects of OH&S
Carry out Health and Safety induction of all employees Installation Site Work
Provide guidance on methods of safe systems of work
Support in the creation of risk assessment and method statements (RAMS)
Establish contact with client and agree site visit schedule
Promote OH&S awareness with sub-contractors and erection installation teams
Customer site visits as necessary
Ensure compliance with site specific rules: - Tool Box Talks - Inspections - Reporting Procedure

Qualifications And Experience:

NEBOSH diploma in safety or environment Environmental certificate / qualification
A minimum of 7 years' experience in a safety biased role in heavy industry or manufacturing
A minimum of 3 years in a management role

Responsibilities to include:

Position: Full Time with an immediate start

Hours of work: Mon- Thursday 9.00am -17.00pm, Friday 8.00am – 2.00pm

Salary: Negotiable depending on experience

Holidays: Full time - 25 days per year (Holiday year Jan – Dec) + 8 Bank holidays, Pro rata for part time.

Life Insurance: 3 times basic salary whilst in employment

Pension Scheme: Automatic enrolment if meet criteria, 5% Employee, 3% Employer. After 1 year in April – Age related up to max 6.5%.

Hill and Smith Share options scheme: When available and if applicable.

Employee Assistance Programme: Free to employees (Lifeworks)

Employee Engagement Platform offering discounts – (Rewards Gateway)

Free on-site parking.

Close Proximity to Town Centre, Bus & Train Stations

We welcome applicants from all sectors of the community, and we aim to recruit a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

All applicants will be asked to prove that they have the right to work in the UK.