Health, Safety and Environment Manager

Health, Safety and Environment Manager - Growing Manufacturing & Construction business!

Hays Health & Safety are delighted to be working alongside this growing organisation based in Clitheroe, to support them in recruiting for a SHE Manager to join the business

Due to development, internal progression, and company growth, this leading specialist business is now seeking a Safety, Health and Environment Manager (SHE Manager) to join their growing company.

Specialising within the Manufacturing and on-site Construction of specialist products, you will have a varied background within H&S, and also worked within the Construction sector

Reporting to the current QHSE Manager, this is a stand-alone position, but you'll be expected to lead and motivate employees and site-based project teams to drive a collaborative H&S culture and H&S strategies.

You'll be expected to conduct site-based visits; most of which are in the Northwest, but there will also be some nationwide travel and overnight stays required at times for sites across the UK, so a flexible approach must be required

Your new role:

• As SHE Manager, you will be expected to support all aspects of Health and Safety in the business, ensuring that the company remains legally compliant and maintains high standards.
• You will collaborate with the H&S team to implement the ISO 14001 system, ensuring the site set up is to a high standard and compliant with H&S legislation.
• Ensure all office and site-based equipment is PAT tested, documentation is updated and recorded. You will also manage the company health and safety policy and update as required, advancing and developing site-specific RAMS
• Along with completing Internal Audits required for H&S matters and Internal training to be provided for H&S matters. Provide and maintain Accident frequency rate documentation in line with company operating procedures
• Provide information and solutions on how accidents can be eliminated or reduced. To manage Health & Safety on site, including the associated paperwork and periodically carry out site visits and audits to maintain a good health and safety culture
• Provide reports to the Managing Director on findings, including planned improvements
• Attend selected prestart meetings with the relevant site project teams
• Chair regular Health and Safety review meetings with the management team to understand progress being made with current and future health and safety legislation

What you'll need to succeed:

To be successful in securing this position, you must be motivated, passionate and have a desire to progress and develop your skills, along with excellent verbal and written communication skills, time management and being able to use your own initiative

You'll need a few years' experience, and either be a H&S Advisor looking for that step up to the Manager role, or be in a Management role currently and want a bit of a change

You will have on-site Construction H&S experience previously, and also ideally worked within Manufacturing or a specialist sector
You should have excellent organisation skills, be able to work collaboratively and offer guidance and support to other colleagues when required.

What you'll get in return

In return, you will be paid a competitive annual salary, along with an annual bonus. You will also receive further benefits, such as 25 days annual leave plus bank, flexible working hours, free onsite parking, Pension scheme and paid for social events, including the Summer BBQ (Family Fun Day) and the Christmas conference

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