JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION

Health & Safety Manager

DEPARTMENT

Health & Safety

RESPONSIBLE TO

Managing Director

DAYS & HOURS OF WORK

25 hours per week

JOB PURPOSE

The main purpose of the Health & Safety Manager is to oversee health and safety protocols within the company. The Health & Safety Manager will be responsible for implementing and maintaining safety procedures to ensure a secure work environment.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

* Advise on matters relating to H&S, including the obligations and responsibilities of managers, employees and contractors.

* Conduct internal H&S audits and inspections at designated branches to meet agreed company standards and fulfil the obligations of current legislation and promote continued improvement and change.

* Maintain and keep records of inspections whilst producing reports and action plans to ensure compliance with regulations and mitigate risks.

* Provide appropriate Health, Safety and Fire risk assessment methodology to ensure all potential risks are identified and control measures are implemented

* Follow up on action plans and issue resolution to conclusion and escalate as appropriate

* Provide appropriate Health, Safety and Fire risk assessment methodology to ensure all potential risks are identified and control measures are implemented

* Investigate accidents and near misses, and recommend resolution or change to procedure as appropriate

* Manage the accident policy to minimise the risk of accidents.

* Work collaboratively within the health and safety team to constantly refine and deliver the Company Health & safety Strategy.

* Deliver a comprehensive training programme to promote, develop and sustain a positive Health & Safety culture

* Produce appropriate inputs to be provided at induction

* Ensure that contractors provide the suitable Risk Assessments, method statements and documentation to proceed with company

* Keep abreast of current and proposed Health, Safety and environmental legislation and advises/acts appropriately

* Work with Advisory and legal bodies for Group e.g. HSE, or local authorities where required

* Work with the relevant departments to ensure safe storage and transportation of product.

This is not an exhaustive list and may be added or changed from time to time