Health & Safety Manager

A highly established Aerospace manufacturer has a rare opportunity for a Health & Safety Manager to join one of their mother sites in the Derby region. Reporting to the Group H&S Manager this role offers an attractive salary circa to �50k with a 37.5 hour working week (half day Fridays), addition benefits, Company Pension Scheme, Life Assurance, Health Cash Plan.

Responsibilities of the Health & Safety Manager,

• The function of the Health & Safety Manager is to ensure that all Company HSE policies & procedures are communicated understood and adhered to, across all Company locations, to work towards a goal of zero harm to people, the environment and equipment.
• Responsible for Health, Safety and environmental management at the Derby site, and promote a positive Health & Safety culture by developing and implementing effective management systems and ensuring legal compliance.
• Responsible for all policies, practices and operations for the Safety, Health and environmental functions within Company operations.
• Promoting and developing a strong Safety culture oriented towards continuous improvement and in reinforcing HSE leadership from key Company staff.
• Ensure Health, Safety and environmental working conditions are followed at all times.
• Implementation of policies, procedures and systems to provide for a safe and secure business operation.
• Enforce safe working practices and ensure lost time incidents are kept to a minimum.
• Drive and maintain the Company's HSE reputation.
• Coordinate with local HSE resources to ensure effectiveness.
• Apply the overall Company's standards and guidelines on HSE.
• Perform regular audits and monitor HSE performance to identify areas for improvement and ensure that appropriate corrective or preventative actions are taken, including follow up reviews.
• Coordinate preparation of statistics pertaining to Company HSE activity for use by Company personnel and outside agencies.
• Lead any necessary accident/incident investigation and reporting.
• Ensure that all Safety and environmental issues are managed fulfilling the requirements of all the regulations applicable by international standards and National laws as appropriate.
• Ensure that emergencies are handled fulfilling the requirements of the regulations applicable nationally. In liaison with Company personnel, ensure that Emergency Response Plans are in place, and regularly checked and tested to confirm validity and that local Emergency Response Teams are operational at all times.
• Facilitate the maintenance and management of occupational Health, Safety and well-being through systems, audit/inspection and the establishment of high standards and expectations on employees of Safety aware behaviours/performance.

• Advise on matters relating to Health and Safety at work, including the obligations and responsibilities of managers and employees; and provide comprehensive and practical advice to technical and line managers on best practice.

Requirements of the Health & Safety Manager

• Experienced Health & Safety Manager or Health and Safety Officer within the manufacturing industry is essential
• Background working in Aerospace would give candidates a distinct advantage, but not essential
• NEBOSH Certified
• Up to date knowledge of relevant legislation

• Ability to maintain a high level of discretion and ciHHIGH onfidentiality.
• Ability to design and deliver training modules.

• Patience and diplomacy and a collaborative approach

In return they offer a highly competitive salary and benefits package which includes:

• Salary circa to �50k+
• 5 hour working week with half day Fridays
• Company Contributory Pension Scheme
• Health Cash Plan
• Life Assurance
• Ongoing training in legislation and additional development plan
• 33 Days holiday (Inc bank holidays)

If the above opportunity is of interest and you would like to apply, simply click on the link below.