Health and Safety Lead

Recruit4staff is proud to be representing their client, a leading manufacturing company in their search for a Health & Safety Lead to work in their leading facility in Welshpool For the successful Health & Safety Lead our client is offering; * Permanent position * Salary between £30,000 - £35,000 per annum (depending on experience) * 8.30 - 17.30pm Monday - Thursday, 9.00am - 3.00 pm finish Friday * 25 days holiday plus bank holidays. We also offer an additional five service days. * Pension scheme at auto-enrolment rates * Death in Service benefit * Employee Assistance Programme * 'Know Your Numbers' optional health checks * On site car park The Role of the Health & Safety Lead; Overall responsibility for the production of office, factory and installation documentation and systems to ensure operations are undertaken in a manner which fully complies with recognised legislative Health & Safety Standards. To drive Health & Safety initiatives, monitor performance, complete the Group safety cloud reporting requirements and attend H&S forums as required. Key Duties; * Familiarisation with all processes and products within the manufacturing base and associated installation procedures. * Familiarisation with current Health & Safety legislation, regulations, best practice, and commercial requirements to effectively manage risk control. This includes current CDM regulations. * Risk assessment of individual internal operations for development and preparation of SSoW in association with operational personnel and managers. * Company Health & Safety induction training for all personnel. * Accident and near-miss investigation and reporting - including notification of relevant authorities. Highlighting areas for corrective and preventative action. * Control of sub-contractors on-premises in partnership with relevant departments and managers. * Assist in monitoring Health & Safety training requirements throughout the manufacturing, office and field-based installation areas. * Continual site monitoring for hazards - including (but not limited to):- Environmental Hazards - Noise - COSHH - HAVS - Asbestos - Workstation assessments. * Delivery of Health & Safety training in agreed / competent areas. * Maintain critical equipment matrix and audit compliance with associated departments. * Welding inspection and testing. * Assist in the development of Health & Safety procedures, policies and documentation in line with legislative and continual improvement changes. * Production of analytical and cost support data to evaluate performance to a predetermined set of KPI's. * Maintenance and uploading of information on to business management computer systems both internally and externally. * Take reasonable instructions from Heads of Departments and Directors. * Collaborate with other departments to create a culture of compliance * Adhere to, and ensure compliance with, existing and future Company Health and Safety, Quality and Environmental systems, policies and procedures. What our client is looking for in a Health & Safety Lead; * Enthusiasm with a willingness to take ownership of the tasks and responsibilities given to this position, with the drive and flexibility to look ahead and plan accordingly. * Ability to cope with technical information. * Well organised with excellent communication and time management skills. * Excellent numerical, literacy and ICT skills. * A full driving license is essential * Commitment to personal development and further training - NEBOSH training is essential * Ability to work both as part of a team and to operate independently with minimum supervision. * Ability to use own initiative and to prioritise a demanding workload. Demonstrate a positive attitude to all undertakings. Alternative job titles; Health & Safety Manager, HSE Manager, QHSE Manager Commutable From; Welshpool, Newtown, Oswestry, Shrewsbury, St Martins, Wrexham, Ellesmere For further information about this and other positions please apply now This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Recruit4staff (Telford) who are operating as a recruitment agency, agent, agencies, employment agency or employment business. Welshpool Campaign 1