Health & Safety Manager (Engineering)
Job Type : Permanent, Full Time
Salary : £25 – £30/hour £25 to £30 / hour
We are recruiting for an experienced Health & Safety Manager to work in a medium sized Engineering company located in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire.
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:
The role of Health and Manager will support the facilities manager in establishing and continuously improving the HSE policy and procedures, driving best practice culture across the site.
DUTIES INCLUDE:
* Making changes to working practices that are safe and comply with legislation;
* Preparing health and safety strategies and developing internal policy;
* Carrying out risk assessments and considering how risks could be reduced;
* Outlining safe operational procedures which identify and take account of all relevant hazards;
* Carrying out regular site inspections to check policies and procedures are being properly implemented;
* Leading in-house training with managers and employees about health and safety issues and risks;
* Keeping records of inspections findings and producing reports that suggest improvements;
* Keeping records of incidents and accidents and producing statistics for managers;
* Keeping up to date with new legislation and maintaining a working knowledge of all Health and Safety Executive (HSE) legislation and any developments that affect the employer's industry;
* Attending Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) seminars and reading professional journals;
* Producing management reports, newsletters and bulletins / tool Box talks;
* Working with project teams, ensuring the safe installation of equipment;
* Advising on a range of specialist areas, e.g. fire regulations, hazardous substances, noise, safeguarding machinery and occupational diseases.
REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:
* Minimum 2 years expereince in a H&S role.
* NEBOSH or higher qualification.
* Experience in automated manufacturing or heavy engineering.
* Computer literate.
* Works well in team and under own initiative.
THE PAY RATE:
You will be paid a basic rate of between £25 to 30 / hour
More Information
- Address Huddersfield, Kirklees
