Position: Health, Safety and Environmental Manager

The Company:

Based in Middlesbrough, our client is the recognised UK’s leading supplier of Safe, Sustainable Access solutions in Steel or GRP. They have a strong heritage of supporting multiple vertical sectors with products adaptable to the latest built environments and have a modern approach backed by 100 years of experience.

They are in a strong position and have the investment and appetite for growth. As part of a FTSE 250 Plc with companies based worldwide. They are part of a strong and dynamic team delivering sustainable and innovative products and services.

The Person:

• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Strong time management and prioritisation skills
• Well organised and punctual
• Excellent people/communication skills
• A 'can-do' attitude and a keenness for professional self-development
• A thirst to take on growing responsibilities and projects.

Position Description:

• Create, develop, implement and sustain the Health, Safety Plan and Environmental Plan.
• Develop and maintain occupational health, safety and environmental systems and procedures based upon approved policy plans
• Provide continuing advice, guidance and assistance to Line Management on matters pertaining to occupational health, safety and environmental obligations
• Prepare specialised documentation and liaise with external organisations and authorities on all relative matters
• Assist in accident investigation and ensure preventative measures are implemented
• Manage the group incident, near miss and safety observation management system.
• Present OH&S statistics and report monthly to senior management and group.
• Implement action plans and improvement projects though line of sight and other formats to maintain the Company philosophy on OH&S and environmental matters. Statutory and Company Monitoring
• Stay up to date with current and upcoming changes in appropriate health, safety and environmental legislation
• Give advice on timescales and legal requirements of monitoring in line with current legislation regarding health and safety
• Make the necessary changes to procedures in line with legislation amendments
• Communicate statutory requirements to all personnel in an easy to understand and timely fashion
• Monitor employee, visitor and contractor behaviour and record all accidents, near misses and safety observations (positive and negative) and record in appropriate system.
• Co-ordinate medical examinations, hearing tests, return to work programmes Training
• Initiate and co-ordinate education and training programmes for works grades so that they may develop their own potential
• Provide information and training to all employees in all aspects of OH&S
• Carry out Health and Safety induction of all employees Installation Site Work
• Provide guidance on methods of safe systems of work
• Support in the creation of risk assessment and method statements (RAMS)
• Establish contact with client and agree site visit schedule
• Promote OH&S awareness with sub-contractors and erection installation teams
• Customer site visits as necessary
• Ensure compliance with site specific rules: - Tool Box Talks - Inspections - Reporting Procedure

Qualifications And Experience:

• NEBOSH diploma in safety or environment Environmental certificate / qualification
• A minimum of 7 years’ experience in a safety biased role in heavy industry or manufacturing
• A minimum of 3 years in a management role

Responsibilities to include:

Position: Full Time with an immediate start

Hours of work: Mon- Thursday 9.00am -17.00pm, Friday 8.00am – 2.00pm

Salary:  Negotiable depending on experience

Holidays: Full time - 25 days per year (Holiday year Jan – Dec) + 8 Bank holidays, Pro rata for part time.

Life Insurance: 3 times basic salary whilst in employment

Pension Scheme: Automatic enrolment if meet criteria, 5% Employee, 3% Employer. After 1 year in April – Age related up to max 6.5%.

Hill and Smith Share options scheme: When available and if applicable.

Employee Assistance Programme: Free to employees (Lifeworks)

Employee Engagement Platform offering discounts – (Rewards Gateway)

Free on-site parking.

Close Proximity to Town Centre, Bus & Train Stations

We welcome applicants from all sectors of the community, and we aim to recruit a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

All applicants will be asked to prove that they have the right to work in the UK.