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Health and Safety Manager

Employer
DR Newitt
Location
Scotland
Salary
£40K-£50K
Closing date
13 Dec 2018

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Contract Type
Permanent
Function
Health & Safety
Business Sector
Food Manufacturing

Job Details

Health & Safety Manager


Competitive Salary


We currently have a requirement for a Health & Safety Manager within our Operations department.

The Health & Safety Manager is responsible for maintaining the Company’s Health, Safety and Welfare policy and systems, working proactively with management and members of staff to ensure legislative compliance whilst establishing a programme of continuous improvement and developing a culture of safe working across all Company sites.


Your role responsibilities could include but not limited too:


• To actively support the management team to meet Health, Safety and Environmental KPIs and performance objectives with the aim of improving site safety and commercial objectives

• Conduct and complete all site-related risk assessments with the support of line management to identify all key risks within the location and make commercial recommendations to reduce such risks

• Produce and implement site-specific safe working practices with the aim of improving knowledge, skill and attitude which will have a direct effect on reducing accidents or incidents which could lead to financial loss

• Carry out and complete specialist risk assessments such as Manual Handling, CoSHH and DSE to ensure that risks are reduced to meet commercial and legislative requirements

• Support and assist in the achievement of environmental objectives in conjunction with the Group Environmental Manager and ensure consultation on any environmental impact regarding health & safety processes

 
•Conduct a detailed analysis of all health & safety related training and produce comprehensive training matrices by role to ensure legal compliance for specific tasks that require specialist training with records and refresher training completed as required

• Actively monitors emergency procedures and site fire safety arrangements relating to colleagues, visitors and contractors in line with fire safety policy and risk assessment requirements to ensure that legal compliance and best practice is met

• Undertake monthly site inspections and report on any findings to the management team and deficiencies that may be identified to maintain safety standards and monitor the effectiveness of safety policies and procedures


In addition the successful candidate will be responsible for actively developing, implementing and maintaining Health & Safety best practice throughout the business, providing coaching and practical support for all necessary safety management processes such as Risk Assessment, Accident / Incident management, auditing etc, whilst maintaining a professional contact with external agencies such as the Health & Safety Executive, contractors and Insurers at all times.


The successful candidate should be professional, highly motivated, approachable and have a positive attitude. Qualified to at least NEBOSH certificate or equivalent level with a membership of a relevant professional body, candidates must have strong communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels and be competent in the use of Microsoft Office applications. 

In return, we offer a competitive salary and benefits package as well as the opportunity to raise your personal profile in a dynamic and challenging environment.

Company

Job vacancies from DR Newitt DR Newitt provide recruitment services to the UK, Ireland, Middle East and Worldwide FMCG market, including manufacturing, engineering and technical jobs. Established as a recruitment agency in 2002, DR Newitt’s experience of working with customers in these core markets enables us to be a key partner in the job supply chain.DR Newitt delivers permanent, contract and interim recruitment services via specialist divisions for:

  • Executive Management Jobs
  • FMCG Jobs
  • Food Jobs
  • Engineering Jobs
  • Manufacturing Jobs
  • Jobs in Pharmaceutical & Healthcare
  • Scottish Jobs

For your perfect job, call or email us

Edinburgh Office 0131 226 5060 

Manchester Office 0161 833 0181

Email us your CV to register@drnewitt.com

 

Company info
Website
Telephone
0131 226 5060
Location
38 Melville Street
Edinburgh
EH3 7HA
United Kingdom

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