Overview
We are seeking a Health & Safety Manager to lead our organisation’s health and safety initiatives & BSI systems. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining comprehensive safety programmes to ensure a secure working environment for all employees. This role offers an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact on workplace safety standards and organisational compliance. The ideal applicant will possess strong leadership skills, a proactive approach, and relevant qualifications in health and safety management.
Experience in managing BSI quality and environmental systems and BSI audits.
Please note you are the department as a one man/woman so will be expected to be hands on, writing risk assessments, delivering tool box talks and managing the day to day paperwork of all Health & Safety quality/Environmental matters across our 3 mining sites, Bromsgrove, Wrexham & Bridgnorth.
A member of IOSH
Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and monitor health and safety policies in accordance with legal requirements and industry best practices.
- Conduct regular risk assessments and hazard analyses to identify potential safety issues across all departments.
- Lead investigations into accidents or incidents, performing root cause analysis to prevent recurrence.
- Prepare detailed report writing on safety performance, incidents, and improvement measures for management review.
- Coordinate training programmes for staff on health and safety procedures, including first aid training where necessary.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant health and safety legislation and standards.
- Maintain accurate records of safety inspections, incident reports, and corrective actions taken.
- Act as the primary point of contact for external safety audits and inspections.
- Promote a culture of safety awareness throughout the organisation through communication campaigns and engagement activities.
Skills
- Proven experience in health and safety management within a similar organisational setting.
- Strong knowledge of current health and safety legislation and regulations applicable in the UK.
- First aid certification is essential; additional qualifications in occupational health are desirable.
- Excellent report writing skills with the ability to produce clear, concise documentation for diverse audiences.
- Proficiency in root cause analysis techniques to identify underlying issues behind incidents or hazards.
- Effective organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks efficiently under pressure.
- Strong communication skills to engage effectively with staff at all levels of the organisation.
- Leadership qualities with the ability to influence positive behavioural change regarding workplace safety. This position offers an engaging environment where your expertise will directly contribute to safeguarding our workforce while fostering continuous improvement in health and safety standards across our organisation.
The Successful applicant will be involved in assisting the current quarry management teams & IT function at quarries in Bromsgrove, Bridgnorth & Wrexham so must be based in the UK as Job requires you to be on site.
Hours 7.30am till 5pm Monday to Friday
Salary £50,000
Email CV plus small video clip outlining why you are interested in this postion to [email protected]
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £50,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
