Health and Safety Manager

A great opportunity has arisen within a long established company based in Medway Towns for an HSQE Manager to join their team. This is a stand-alone role where you will take full ownership of all health, safety, quality and environmental aspects associated with the business. You will have previous experience of working independently in a similar role, ideally gained within a manufacturing environment.

You will be the key point of contact for all HSQE matters across the business, providing advice and guidance on health, safety, quality and environment. You will monitor and research new health and safety legislation and best practice, giving guidance on implementation and compliance.

Your duties include:

• Auditing production and monitoring unsafe behaviour or breaches in regulations
• Inspecting production equipment and processes to ensure they are safe
• Assessing risks and potential safety hazards across operations
• Creating and implementing health and safety training plans
• Preparing health and safety strategies and developing internal policies
• Managing accident records, investigating accidents, near misses and unsafe conditions and implementing preventative measures
• Maintaining ISO14001, ISO9001 and HSE documentation for internal and external audits
• Producing Method Statements and Risk Assessments for site installations
• Maintaining RIDDOR records and KPI's
• Managing the Health & Safety Committee and organising meetings
• Conducting new starter health and safety inductions
• Managing maintenance contracts for equipment with legislative safety requirements

Candidate Profile

Excellent written and communication skills in order to explain health and safety processes to stakeholders. A highly motivated and experienced professional who is confident working independently and taking ownership of the HSQE function. Extensive knowledge of HSE standards, risk management and compliance. An excellent eye for detail to identify and prevent potential hazards.

Experience/Qualifications

Desirable

• Proven experience within a Health and Safety/HSQE role
• Previous experience working in a stand-alone position
• Previous engineering/technical experience

Essential

• NEBOSH / IOSH certified
• IT Literate (Outlook, Word, Excel)
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present and deliver training plans
• Knowledge of potentially hazardous materials or practices
• Experience in writing reports and policies
• Organisational skills
• Diligent with great attention to detail
• Confident working independently and taking ownership of the HSQE function

Benefits: Contributory pension scheme, Life assurance

Hours: Monday to Friday, Monday to Thursday 08:45 to 5pm and Fridays 9-4pm

Holidays: 25 days, Birthday and UK Bank Holidays