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.
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