Regional Health & Safety Manager

Job DescriptionKeeping our employees safe is the number one priority for our organisation. The role of the regional Health & Safety Lead plays a key role in achieving this across our on-site Solutions network. Your role will be to manage and hold our Plant Leaders accountable for all Health, Safety and Wellbeing activities.Our 10 operations are spread throughout the UK at customer locations where we manage our pallets at the customers site. Our teams repair and prepare our pallets to go back into the supply chain for re-use. This is an operational environment, so someone with experience in a hands-on manufacturing, production or distribution sectors. A successful candidate will be open to travelling to sites, interfacing with the shopfloor and can demonstrate the ability to challenge, influence and engage all levels of the operation. Key responsibilities
Provide an environment where work-related health and safety risks are controlled to prevent injuries and occupational ill health.Comply with all legal and other applicable occupational health & safety requirements including internal processes such as: o 1-CHEP OSH&E Systems o Gap Audits & Action Plans Management Observation Tours & Observation System. iCare system update and monitor quality timely dataLead and develop our Safety Differently philosophy across the whole network through BASFR and Learning Teams.Ensure all employees, at every level of the organisation understand and are committed to implementing CHEP’s Zero Harm policies and practices.Lead and monitor continuous improvement via systemic change based on data and root cause analysis of incidents, near misses and environmental occurrencesLead and promote Zero Harm discussions across the network, ensuring the participation of employees and the Site Leadership team through bi monthly Zero harm meetingsDevelop employee occupational health & safety competencies through effective training across all levels of the network.Lead and facilitate all root cause investigations on all incidents and serious near miss reports to prevent recurrence. Learn from these investigations and share good practice across the European/Global Plant network.Monitor and ensure all location staff are covered by the annual Occupational Health assessments and that any follow up recommendations are metMonitor supervisory techniques on Health Safety and environment issues via MOTKeep up to date with all internal and external health, safety & wellbeing legislation. Advise the OSS Leadership team of any changes to health & safety standards. Drive continuous improvement in our Zero Harm practices within the OSS Network and across the Plant network through good practice sharing. Lead our employee wellbeing initiatives across the OSS network including, safety week, occupational health assessments and other CHEP employee wellbeing initiativesWhat you’ll need; Ideally, you’ll be NEBOSH General qualifiedDriving licenseGood knowledge of relevant national Health, Safety & Wellbeing laws and regulations.Excellent communication skills, to effectively engage and influence within the business at all levelsMotivated individual and self-starter Good knowledge of HSE management systemsAnalytical skills to understand and interpret dataAbility to work well under pressure whilst demonstrating strong organisational skillsWhat we Offer:Company Car + Fuel CardFlexible / Hybrid Working EnvironmentAnnual Bonus Scheme3 days of volunteering leave per annumAccess to an Employee Assistance ProgramAccess to the Brambles MyShare SchemeFantastic opportunities for personal and professional developmentAccess to further benefits and discounts via a Benefits App.If you feel it’s a good fit for you, please don’t wait for this advert to disappear, apply now! Or if it’s not quite for you, please feel free to share this role with someone you know who would love it.Finally, as an inclusive employer, Brambles wants to see every candidate performing at their best throughout the job application, interview process and whilst at work. We therefore encourage you to inform us of any reasonable adjustments you might need to enable this to happen.