£50,000 - £60,000 Per Annum
Full Time
Permanent
Chester, Cheshire
Health And Safety
Posted 20 days ago
Expires In 8 Days
Job Description
Location: Chester
Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 per annum
Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays
Benefits: Contributory pension scheme, healthcare cash plan, cycle to work scheme
Purpose of the Role:
To create, maintain, and improve health, safety, and environmental standards across the manufacturing facilities. The HSE Manager will be responsible for ensuring that health, safety, and environmental legislation is adhered to, while leading the promotion of a safe working environment through the implementation of procedures and systems.
Key Responsibilities:
- Establish and monitor standards, processes, training, and systems to ensure compliance with the Health, Safety, and Environmental Policy
- Review the HSE Policy and Procedures annually and communicate any changes to necessary staff
- Promote health & safety awareness and review safety suggestions received from employees
- Implement and maintain the Health & Safety Management System, ensuring comprehensive support for the Company
- Ensure safe plant, machinery, and the safe handling and storage of substances, including managing the COSHH register
- Maintain accident records and present trends to the Health & Safety Committee, including reporting on RIDDOR incidents
- Lead and coordinate health & safety training within the Company
- Ensure risk assessments are regularly conducted and implemented, including the provision of emergency procedures, first-aid facilities, safety signs, and protective clothing
- Liaise with relevant authorities regarding audits, inspections, and remedial actions
- Conduct health & safety audits and inspections to ensure compliance with legislation
- Advise senior management on high-risk areas identified through accident investigations or statistics
- Implement and enforce permits to work for contractors
- Ensure environmental management practices, such as pollution control, waste management, and sustainability initiatives, are followed
- Carry out environmental audits and report on environmental performance to internal and external clients and regulatory bodies
Person Specification:
Essential Qualifications and Skills:
- NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent) in Health & Safety
- 5+ years of experience in a health & safety role
- Experience in delivering presentations
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
- Knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, BS OHSAS 18001, and ISO 50001
- Desirable Qualifications and Skills:
- IEMA associate Certificate in Environmental Management
- Experience within a manufacturing environment
- Experience of managing quality systems (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 18001)
- Experience in sustainability and energy-saving initiatives
Personal Attributes:
- Ability to work well as part of a team
- Self-starter with the ability to work independently
- Strong problem-solving abilities and decision-making skills
- Ability to take direction and follow through
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