Health & Safety Manager - Leading Fit-Out Contractor

Health & Safety Manager

Leading Fit Out Contractor

£50k - £60k

We are working with one of the region's leading contractors who specialise in fit-out schemes for a range of clients in the hospitality, commercial & leisure sectors. They've built an enviable client base and secure most of their works through direct negotiations with existing clients. They've asked us to source an experienced Health & Safety Manager to support the business and ensure they are operating to best practices.

Purpose of Role:

To be the Company professional on all matters of health, safety, environmental and quality. 
To provide advice and guidance to the business and ensure all policies and procedures are up to date and fit for purpose.
To ensure that a high standard of health, safety and environmental performance is maintained throughout the Company.
To co-ordinate the quality assurance process in conjunction with the Operations Director.

Responsibilities:

Advise and guide on all health, safety, environmental and quality matters, keeping the business up to date with health and safety arrangements, policy, best practice and issues as they arise.
Conduct regular site inspections and audits to assess the safety standards are maintained and a consistent approach is adopted across the Company
Ensure that statutory requirements are being upheld throughout the organisation e.g. COSHH, RIDDOR, Display Screen Equipment, Risk Assessments etc.
Act as the major link in the event of accidents or incidents, conducting all on-the-spot investigations and advising on recommendations arising from them.
Maintain up to date, accurate and appropriate health, safety and environmental records and documentation
Maintain accident statistics, analyse trends and propose and take remedial action where necessary
Be the lead driver on activity and commitment to environmental management.
Provide an effective communication system on health, safety and environmental matters in the form of Company Bulletins, Safety Alerts, Emails and memos.
Provide health, safety and environmental documentation for marketing and at pre-tender stage.
Maintain an up to date professional knowledge of legislative changes, reviewing all relevant policies, procedures and standard documentation.  Communicating these to the wider business.
Advise on and facilitate health, safety and environmental training in line with business strategy.
Apply for and maintain appropriate health, safety and environmental awards to enhance the Company’s commercial prospects.
Maintain close liaison with the HSE and other external bodies.
Network within the industry to maintain knowledge and apply best practice.  

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