This is a hands-on role requiring strong leadership, technical expertise, and a commitment to continual improvement.
Key Responsibilities Health, Safety & Environmental Leadership
- Act as the primary point of contact for occupational health, safety, environmental, and quality matters across the business.
- Communicate health and safety guidance, legislation, and best practices effectively to all levels of the workforce.
- Ensure company Safe Systems of Work are communicated, understood, and consistently implemented across all operational sites.
- Promote a proactive safety culture that encourages engagement, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Ensure ongoing compliance with all applicable Health, Safety, Environmental, and Quality legislation and industry standards.
- Support the development, implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the company's integrated management systems.
- Maintain compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and UKAS 17020 accreditation requirements.
- Monitor regulatory developments and recommend improvements to maintain best practice and compliance.
- Plan and conduct internal audits to evaluate the effectiveness of HSEQ processes and procedures.
- Carry out regular site inspections and compliance reviews to ensure company policies and procedures are effectively implemented.
- Monitor, measure, and report on HSEQ performance indicators, identifying trends and opportunities for improvement.
- Lead investigations into incidents, defects, and non-conformances, ensuring appropriate corrective and preventative actions are implemented.
- Conduct and review risk assessments across business operations.
- Support Site Managers in developing suitable and sufficient risk assessments and method statements.
- Ensure all required HSEQ documentation is maintained, reviewed, and readily available.
- Verify that COSHH assessments are completed, current, and effectively communicated for all hazardous substances.
- Review defect reports received from site teams and coordinate actions in accordance with company procedures.
- Provide HSEQ support and input into tender submissions and quality questionnaires as required.
- Assist with the development and implementation of initiatives that enhance quality, safety, environmental performance, and operational efficiency.
- Full UK driving licence.
- Willingness to travel to operational sites as required.
- Strong communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels of the business.
- Recognised qualification in Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Minimum of 5 years' practical experience within a Health & Safety role, including the development and implementation of management systems.
- Minimum of 5 years' practical experience within an engineering-related environment.
- Experience working with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and UKAS accreditation frameworks.
- Experience supporting continuous improvement initiatives and driving positive safety culture change.