Health and Safety Manager

An exciting new opportunity has become available where you’ll play a crucial role in driving operational health & safety excellence for a Net-Zero megaproject.

This role requires strong leadership to set up, implement and oversee rigorous health and safety procedures and protocols.

You will drive and champion continuous performance safety improvement in all areas of the business, ensuring the compliance of the regulatory environment in which the business operates and help promote a positive safety culture throughout the organisation.

Summary of key responsibilities:

• Provide proactive support and guidance to the Company on compliance with statutory Safety, Health and Environmental requirements and company standards.
• Respond to requests for advice from colleagues and external organisations.
• Assisting in the completion of risk assessments relating to Safety, Health and Environmental as required.
• Proactively work with operational teams to ensure that Safety, Health and Environmental factors are considered at all stages and that relevant control measures are identified.
• Undertaking monitoring and auditing of the companies’ activities, offices and work locations.
• Investigating incidents where required and producing detailed factual reports identifying root causes and recommendations for improvement.
• Liaising with authorities and external agencies as necessary.
• Ensure that an adequate programme of training for Safety, Health and Environmental is established and that the safety culture is encouraged amongst employees.
• Raise awareness on Safety, Health and Environmental issues through toolbox talks and briefings, delivering training where necessary.

Skills & experience

Essential:

• 3 years’ experience in a Safety, Health & Environmental role.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office based packages and health and safety IT systems.
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
• Keen eye for detail and a methodical approach to work.
• Ability to produce analyst data and produce performance reports.
• Excellent written and communication skills adaptable to a wide range of audiences.
• Confident and willing to communicate with Senior Managers, Clients and Site Personnel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in order to work with provide advice to, train and promote excellence in Health and Safety to all staff.
• Ability to drive behavioural culture change programmes, across a large, complex, multi-shift operation.
• Have the ability and confidence to provide advice regarding SPS Safety, Health & Environmental procedures and provide guidance and support where required.
• Awareness of GDPR principles.
• A flexible approach to working hours as we are a 24/7 business

Desirable:

• 3 years of experience in a Safety, Health & Environmental Manager role
• Ability to operate cloud based SHE software systems.

Qualifications & knowledge

Essential:

• Driving Licence
• NEBOSH General Certificate
• Membership of a professional body (IOSH etc)

Desirable:

• NEBOSH Diploma
• Knowledge of the transport industry

Please note:

• You must be able to travel to Somerset for the first month to support your training.

All employees must be willing to undergo Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) and obtain a DBS certificate.

SPS Bus welcomes applications from a diverse range of candidates regardless of background, gender, race, religious beliefs, disability, sexual orientation or age