Health and Safety Manager
Who we are:
We are the UK division of Loading Systems International - market leaders in the design, manufacture, installation, on-going service, maintenance and repair of a full line of industrial doors and loading systems. As a result of our success and continued growth over the last 50 years, we have become the preferred supplier of choice for many of the big household names within retail, distribution and logistics.
Job Description
Be responsible for managing health and safety functions in line with the company’s policies and procedures. To ensure effective implementation of these as well as ensuring all statutory obligations are adhered to.
What you’ll be doing:
- Maintain scheme memberships and health and safety accreditations by the preparation and submitting of annual health and safety audits and completion of customer pre-qualification questionnaires.
- Providing guidance on fire regulations, PPE standards, hazardous substances, and equipment safety, educating staff on risks and promoting a positive safety culture.
- Identify health and safety training needs in conjunction with line managers, team and company priorities to ensure compliance and organise courses.
- Monitor the health and safety training budget on an annual basis and evaluate the effectiveness of health and safety training interventions
- Investigating accidents, near misses and incidents to determine root causes and implement corrective measures.
- Preparing reports on accident statistics for senior management and to existing and potential clients when completing pre-qualification questionnaires and attending client health and safety meetings.
- Ensure compliance with legislation that any incident that falls within the scope of RIDDOR is reported to HSE.
- Attend annual health and safety consultancy and accreditation audits held in-house by external companies and provide all relevant information to ensure continued compliance.
- In conjunction with the support of managers develop risk assessments and identify potential hazards.
- Lead the monthly health and safety meetings and manage subsequent actions including monitoring of working hours, creating a programme of toolbox talks to be delivered on site, update and distribution of meeting minutes.
- Conduct site audits, toolbox talks and report on safety performance to the health and safety committee.
- Managing emergency procedures, including evacuations and first-aid provisions.
- Act as the main point of contact for regulatory authorities and advising managers on safety compliance.
- Reviewing work procedures and ensuring they meet industry safety standards.
- Ensure that appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) is provided and used in accordance with the task in hand.
- Overseeing safety standards for contractors and ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
Who we’re looking for:
- 5+ years’ experience working in a dedicated health and safety role.
- 2+ years proven experience in a supervisory or management role.
- In-depth awareness and understanding of health and safety policies and procedures and best practice principles.
- Awareness of health and safety and industry related regulations keeping up to date with relevant legislation.
- Expertise in conducting risk assessments, method statements, and root cause analysis for incident investigations.
At Easilift Loading Systems Ltd we believe in Investing in our People and focus on training and development to improve individual performance, engagement and job satisfaction. This helps our people to deliver quality, work safely, enhancing our reputation and allowing us to retain and grow a large and loyal customer base.
Our people drive our growth and success, which is why we’ve proudly maintained Investors in People accreditation for over 15 years.
In return we offer:
- Competitive basic salary of £45,000
- 25 days annual holiday plus Bank Holidays
- Holiday Purchase Scheme
- Special leave (additional holiday for significant events)
- Carrying over and payment of remaining holiday (maximum of 5 days)
- Free on-site parking
- Agile working
- Company Pension
- Company Sick Pay
- Life assurance scheme
- Subsidised gym membership
- Perkbox
- Gift-cards for significant events and birthdays
- Funded training
If you would like to join our team, please email a copy of your CV to recruitment@loading-systems.co.uk
We are an equal opportunities employer dedicated to creating a fair and inclusive workplace for all applicants and employees.