Health and Safety Manager

Life in this role

As part of our, Contract Logistics division, we have an exciting opportunity to join the team as a Health and Safety Manager.

As a EHS Manager you will be the first point of contact for Health & Safety advice. The EHS Manager will be responsible to drive the Health & Safety culture on sites and promote and encourage a safe, open and honest working environment including raising awareness of Health & Safety, Quality and Environment standards required. The role will be inclusive of managing compliance, facilities for the site and property management for our tenants.

This role will cover sites - Voltaic and Goresbrook based in Dagenham.

Working hours: Monday to Friday, 8.00-16.00 (40 hour week)

Key Duties of an EHS Manager:

• Preparing and completing Health and Safety audits, ensuring documentation is fully updated.
• Conducting customer auditing, BRC and internal auditing.
• Playing an active role in monthly Health and Safety meetings.
• Devising safety briefs including safety conversations across the site.
• Assessing COSHH (Control of Systems Hazardous to Health) and assessing risk associated.
• Maintaining role of Fire Marshall and Racking Inspector and training employees of evacuation procedures.
• Managing controlled documents and controlling permits to work for contractors on site.
• Responsible for the Health and Safety for the site in conjunction with the General Manager.
• Implementing and maintaining third party quality agreements to ensure continuous and integrity of the supply of critical equipment and components.
• Property Management - Maintaining contact with tenants on site with regards to H&S queries and compliance.
• Facilities management - Point of contact for contractors etc for both sites.

What you’ll need...

• Strong knowledge in Health & Safety legislation, good working practices as well as regulatory inspections/servicing compliance with the Health & Safety at Work Act.
• Ability to demonstrate sound experience of ensuring a secure and safe site.
• Proven experience of a fast-moving distribution environment with experience of applying root cause and trend analysis.
• Experience of Health & Safety audits, project management and applying of Quality Risk Management.
• Ability to expedite non-conformities/compliance as a result of audit inspections.
• Able to provide the methodology to encourage continuous improvements in order to implement best practices.
• PC literate with a sound working knowledge of MS Office, with strong attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to persuade and influence employees and customers.
• Good time management skills with the ability and desire to solve problems.
• RoSPA qualification and HACCP experience is advantageous
• IOSH and NEBOSH qualification is essential

What is in it for you?

If you're looking for a role where you can make an impact, develop your career, and be part of a team that works as one to achieve great results, we'd love to hear from you.

• Company Bonus - we achieve more when we work together, that’s why we celebrate our shared success through our bonus scheme.
• Private Medical Cover - enjoy peace of mind with access to Bupa's healthcare services.
• Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme - our salary sacrifice scheme offers a cost-effective way to drive an electric vehicle, with payments taken directly from your salary. Eligibility and salary thresholds apply.
• Wellbeing Support – your wellbeing matters to us. Through our Employee Assistance Programme, you'll have 24/7 access to confidential counselling and legal support, whenever you need it.
• Eye Care Vouchers – free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses.
• Reward & Recognition – we love celebrating great work, we recognise those who go above and beyond.
• Everyday Discounts – our benefits platform gives you access to discounts from over 50 leading retailers, helping your money go further every day.