Health, Safety and Environmental Site Lead

JOB TITLE: Health, Safety and Environmental Site Lead

LOCATION: Yeovil, Somerset

SALARY: Up to £57,000 PA DOE

HOURS: Full time, Monday to Friday - flexibility on start and finish time.

BENEFITS: 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, 6% Pension contribution, Company Sick Scheme, Life Insurance, Death in Service, Cycle to Work Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme

THE COMPANY: A large manufacturing company focused on continual investment. This highly established company produces a modern and innovative product across Europe and boasts an experienced, long standing team.

THE ROLE: As the Health, Safety and Environmental Site Lead you will be part of the site Leadership Team and will therefore be a key influencer to ensure that the site is achieving legislative compliance, zero losses and developing a safety culture through engagement and capability building of colleagues.

KEY DUTIES:

• Lead the site's Health, Safety, Environmental and Wellbeing strategy, ensuring compliance with all applicable legislation and company standards.


• Act as the principal advisor to managers and employees on health, safety and environmental matters, providing practical guidance and promoting best practice.


• Develop, implement and continually improve HSE policies, procedures and management systems.


• Lead initiatives that strengthen safety culture, employee engagement and positive behavioural change across the site.


• Coach, mentor and support managers to develop their HSE leadership capability and accountability.


• Design, deliver and coordinate HSE training programmes to ensure employees remain competent and compliant, whilst maintaining the training matrix.


• Develop, monitor and report key HSE performance indicators, providing regular analysis and recommendations to the Site Leadership Team and Group.


• Plan and deliver the annual HSE improvement programme, including management of the departmental budget and capital expenditure.


• Lead investigations into incidents, accidents and significant near misses, ensuring root causes are identified and effective corrective actions implemented.


• Conduct and oversee audits, inspections and risk assessments to verify compliance and identify opportunities for continual improvement.


• Maintain accurate HSE records and produce reports to demonstrate compliance, performance and business improvements.


• Monitor changes in legislation, industry guidance and emerging best practice, ensuring the organisation remains compliant and proactive.


• Lead the maintenance of PEFC Chain of Custody certification and support the continued development of integrated management systems.


• Lead the implementation and continual improvement of ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems, working towards certification where required.


• Build effective relationships with employees, managers, contractors, regulators and external stakeholders to support business objectives.


• Undertake any other duties commensurate with the level and responsibilities of the role.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• HSE leadership experience within manufacturing, engineering or industrial environments.


• Managing audits, risk assessments, incident investigations and compliance.


• Driving safety culture improvements and working with unions and stakeholders.


• Implementing ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems.


• Strong leadership, coaching and influencing skills.


• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.


• Audit, investigation and risk management capability.


• Ability to analyse HSE performance data and drive improvements.


• In-depth knowledge of UK Health, Safety and Environmental legislation.


• Understanding of ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and auditing standards.


• Knowledge of incident investigation, root cause analysis and change management.


• NEBOSH Diploma


• IEMA or NEBOSH Environmental Certificate


• Internal Auditor qualification (ISO 9001/14001/45001)


• Management qualification such as CMI Level 3+ (desirable).

NEXT STEPS…To apply for the role please apply online or email your CV directly to vicky.williams@office-angels.com. If you would like to discuss the position in more detail prior to application please contact Vicky on 01823 285440.

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