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Head of Health & Safety

Hector Francis Limited
Posted 3 days ago, valid for 4 days
Location

Normanton, West Yorkshire WF6 2DZ, England

Salary

£60,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • A leading client is seeking a Head of Health and Safety to develop and lead a national health, safety, and quality team.
  • The ideal candidate will have significant experience in managing Health and Safety, with a minimum requirement of a NEBOSH General qualification.
  • Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with legislation, promoting a health and safety culture, and conducting regular site inspections.
  • The position offers a salary of £70,000 and requires at least 5 years of relevant experience in the field.
  • Additional benefits include an electric company vehicle, 35 days of holiday, a contributory pension scheme, and opportunities for personal development.

We're thrilled to announce an incredible job opportunity working with a top client in their market looking for their newHead of Health and Safety.

They're looking for the right person to develop and lead a national health, safety and quality team. You'll be there to support the respective managers to operate to the highest standards in all that they do, whilst ensuring business continues to operate compliantly and drive future improvements.

Key Responsibilities

  • Working in line with legislation and regulatory requirements, ensuring personnel are aware of their statutory duties and responsibilities.
  • Ensure we are working in line with corporate and operational responsibilities and objectives.
  • Promoting a health and safety culture of best practice, proactive collaboration and continuous improvement and development.
  • Creating initiatives to reduce and prevent accidents on site.
  • Ensure Incidents and risk management systems are maintained, and procedures followed throughout the organisation and carry out accident / incident investigations in accordance with Company procedures.
  • Using relevant management systems, and KPI tools, improving reporting, reduction of LTAs and RIDDOR.
  • Audit and monitor H&S performance against legal requirements and company expectations, making recommendations for improvement.
  • Carry out regular inspections of sites to ensure compliance and that work is carried out in line with company policies, procedures, and requirements.
  • Assist in development and the delivery relevant Health & Safety Training alongside HR Function.
  • Working with Head of Environment to maintain the Group compliance of CMS, ISO 27001, ISO 9001, ISO 14001 & ISO 45001 systems.
  • Any other duties as reasonably required.

Requirements

  • You will have a NEBOSH General as a minimum. NEBOSH diploma or COTC qualifications undertaking obligatory CPD.
  • Logistics and Waste operational experience preferred.
  • TechIOSH, GradIOSH, CMIOSH, IEMA would be desirable.
  • CMS, ISO 27001, ISO 9001, ISO 14001 & ISO 45001 Management systems and audit experience.
  • Significant experience of managing Health and Safety, acting as the responsible person and bringing a culture of Health and Safety to an organisation.
  • Leadership Experience of managing personnel and projects.
  • Strong IT Skills with applied knowledge of Microsoft Office Platforms.
  • Technical health, safety and ISO environmental knowledge, applicable to the business and wider industry.
  • DGSA qualification is desirable.
  • A confident leader who can bring fresh, innovative ideas to the organisation,
  • Ability to problem solve and demonstrable operational skills, a dynamic and flexible approach to situations, work practices and processes.
  • Strategic thinker who is solution focused.
  • Assured presenter to all levels within the organisation.
  • Strong attention to detail.

What you'll get

  • An Electric company vehicle!
  • 35 days of holiday per year (including BH's)
  • In-house and external personal development and training to further you.
  • Contributory pension scheme
  • Participate in Senior Managers Discretionary Bonus Scheme.

If you're a Health and Safety professional looking for your next move, please send over your CV today and one of our consultants will be in touch with you!

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