Health and Safety Lead

Recruit4staff is proud to be representing their client, a leading manufacturing company in their search for a Health & Safety Lead to work in their leading facility in Welshpool

For the successful Health & Safety Lead our client is offering;

1. Permanent position
2. Salary between £30,000 - £35,000 per annum (depending on experience)
3. 8.30 - 17.30pm Monday - Thursday, 9.00am - 3.00 pm finish Friday
4. 25 days holiday plus bank holidays. We also offer an additional five service days.
5. Pension scheme at auto-enrolment rates
6. Death in Service benefit
7. Employee Assistance Programme
8. 'Know Your Numbers' optional health checks
9. On site car park

The Role of the Health & Safety Lead;

Overall responsibility for the production of office, factory and installation documentation and systems to ensure operations are undertaken in a manner which fully complies with recognised legislative Health & Safety Standards.

To drive Health & Safety initiatives, monitor performance, complete the Group safety cloud reporting requirements and attend H&S forums as required.

Key Duties;

1. Familiarisation with all processes and products within the manufacturing base and associated installation procedures.
2. Familiarisation with current Health & Safety legislation, regulations, best practice, and commercial requirements to effectively manage risk control. This includes current CDM regulations.
3. Risk assessment of individual internal operations for development and preparation of SSoW in association with operational personnel and managers.
4. Company Health & Safety induction training for all personnel.
5. Accident and near-miss investigation and reporting - including notification of relevant authorities. Highlighting areas for corrective and preventative action.
6. Control of sub-contractors on-premises in partnership with relevant departments and managers.
7. Assist in monitoring Health & Safety training requirements throughout the manufacturing, office and field-based installation areas.
8. Continual site monitoring for hazards - including (but not limited to):- Environmental Hazards - Noise - COSHH - HAVS - Asbestos - Workstation assessments.
9. Delivery of Health & Safety training in agreed / competent areas.
10. Maintain critical equipment matrix and audit compliance with associated departments.
11. Welding inspection and testing.
12. Assist in the development of Health & Safety procedures, policies and documentation in line with legislative and continual improvement changes.
13. Production of analytical and cost support data to evaluate performance to a predetermined set of KPI's.
14. Maintenance and uploading of information on to business management computer systems both internally and externally.
15. Take reasonable instructions from Heads of Departments and Directors.
16. Collaborate with other departments to create a culture of compliance
17. Adhere to, and ensure compliance with, existing and future Company Health and Safety, Quality and Environmental systems, policies and procedures.

What our client is looking for in a Health & Safety Lead;

1. Enthusiasm with a willingness to take ownership of the tasks and responsibilities given to this position, with the drive and flexibility to look ahead and plan accordingly.
2. Ability to cope with technical information.
3. Well organised with excellent communication and time management skills.
4. Excellent numerical, literacy and ICT skills.
5. A full driving license is essential
6. Commitment to personal development and further training - NEBOSH training is essential
7. Ability to work both as part of a team and to operate independently with minimum supervision.
8. Ability to use own initiative and to prioritise a demanding workload. Demonstrate a positive attitude to all undertakings.

Alternative job titles;

Health & Safety Manager, HSE Manager, QHSE Manager

Commutable From;

Welshpool, Newtown, Oswestry, Shrewsbury, St Martins, Wrexham, Ellesmere

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This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Recruit4staff (Telford) who are operating as a recruitment agency, agent, agencies, employment agency or employment business.

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