Health & Safety Manager

Health, Safety and Facilities Manager
Maidstone outskirts
£35-45k DOE + bens
My client is looking for an experienced Health, Safety and Facilities Manager with a Manufacturing background to join their team!
This well-established business needs a well-qualified Health and Safety professional with experience working in a high-risk environment, containing a range of machinery to join them.
This is a standalone role with room to grow as the company are at an exciting point of expansion, which will involve carrying out a variety of duties, including but not exclusively the following:
Health and Safety
Acting as a 'hands on' leader , present on the production floor, assessing current processes and implementing new systems where necessary
Overall responsibility for compliance with Health, Safety and Environmental legislation : ensuring adherence to all relevant health, safety and environmental legal requirements as well as best practice guidance
Responsible for ensuring processes and procedures are understood and followed by developing exceptional relationships with managers and production staff , to achieve buy in, inspiring a culture of adherence to Health and Safety processes
Risk Management : conducting regular risk assessments, including internal and external audits, implementing preventative measures and ensuring accurate and timely documentation
Incident investigation and reporting : thorough accident and near miss investigations, accurately reporting and putting in place corrective measures
Responsible for implementation and maintenance of management systems
Monitoring of document management; extensive reporting with presentation to SMT
Carrying out internal audits and reporting on the outcome
Conducting and supporting managers with inductions for new employees, ensuring they are aware of all H&S policies and procedures
Training and Development: responsible for ongoing training and development of all staff across the site in relation to health and safety, risk mitigation and DSEAR
Emergency management: developing and implementing emergency response plans in a high-risk environment
Facilities Management
Responsible for maintaining stock : catering, stationery, hygiene and washroom, PPE
Supplier management : contractors, cleaners, hired equipment
Ensuring timely servicing and maintenance of equipment , working with the Maintenance Engineers
Accurate document management and record keeping ensuring compliance with regulations
Overseeing all repairs and maintenance of the building and site
Responding to any internal queries regarding facilities
There will be monthly travel to another site in the Southeast as an essential requirement for this role!
To be a contender for this Health and Safety Manager role you will have:
Significant experience working in a Health and Safety role within a Manufacturing environment, with a proven track record on the shop floor, solving SHEQ problems and identifying improvements
Good knowledge of DSEAR
Previous experience within a food production environment would be an advantage
Experience in facilities management
Achieved the NEBOSH general certificate (Level 3) as a minimum
Knowledge and experience of management systems
A meticulous attention to detail with first class communication and organization skills
Strong IT skills, with proficiency using MS Office
A solid working history demonstrating loyalty and commitment to an employer
A proven track record , with relevant examples of where you can demonstrate the above competencies
A full driving licence with flexibility to travel monthly
Why would you want to work here?!
In taking on this Health, Safety & Facilities Management role, you will be joining a business who already have a great reputation and are now at an exciting point of expansion and investment , with a bright future ahead!
This business believes in upskilling their team and offering genuine progression opportunities and are willing to fund further study for their teams.
Competitive salary, with generous benefits package
You will be working as part of an established team of genuinely lovely people!
A stable, long-term career path with the chance to carve your own career path
Interviews will be held immediately this company are looking to move quickly for the right Health and Safety Manager!
Please note, only candidates with the qualifications, skills and experience listed and a background in Manufacturing can be considered.
This role is being handled by Emily Powell, Manufacturing, Engineering and Technical Specialist at Pearson Whiffin Recruitment
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