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Health, Safety and Facilities Manager

Maidstone – outskirts

c.£40k-£50k DOE

My client is looking for an experienced, NEBOSH qualified Health, Safety and Facilities Manager to join them at an exciting period of expansion.

This role would most suit someone with a heavy industry manufacturing background, with experience working within high-risk environments with a range of machinery.

As a ‘hands on’ manager, you will have the opportunity to make a big impact on the business through the creation and implementation of a new H&S strategy following an extensive review of processes.

You will be tasked with driving positive change to how H&S processes are received internally to ensure adherence to all relevant legislation, and practical application a ‘Safety First’ culture.

Duties for this role will be varied, but include:

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 inductions, 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 and Safety 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 relevant manufacturing environments can be considered.

This role is being handled by Emily Powell, Manufacturing, Engineering and Technical Specialist at Pearson Whiffin Recruitment

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