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Group Health and Safety Manager RAF-4191 – Unitech Engineering Limited Unitech Engineering Ltd is a leading manufacturer of quality stainless steel equipment for food and other hygiene conscious industries.
Based in Burntwood, Staffordshire we are looking for a Group Health and Safety Manager to join our team. Interested in finding out more?
If you feel that you have the skills and experience as outlined below, we look forward to hearing from you. Reporting directly to Managing Director (UWSL) and General Manager (UML) and working closely with Directors and General Managers of the Unitech Group, y ou will be responsible for developing and updating all Health, Safety, and assisting with Quality and Environmental strategy policies for all group business in line with legal compliance and best practice.
Main duties will include:
Working in conjunction with Group and independent quality accreditation standards, this role will be responsible for the daily upkeep of all H&S, and assisting with Quality and Environmental records, whilst ensuring that all Company policies, procedures and systems of work are implemented and followed in line with any standards implemented. Assist with the revision and implementation of Company policies, procedures, documents, and training guides.
Cover the Group sites throughout the UK, your permanent base will be in Burntwood at our head office, but you will be required to travel to our different sites on a regular basis. Delivering Health and Safety training at any location required, to fulfil the business needs and requirements. Responsible for reporting all major incidents and accidents that may involve an intervention by the HSE to the Board of Directors and assisting with any investigations and remedial action required.
Reporting Health & Safety, and Quality and Environmental reports to the Board of Directors as required on a timely basis Managing the occupational health surveillance activities in line with Company standards. Supporting the installation teams with risk and method statements and attending sites to undertake audits and represent the Company at Customer management meetings. Responsible for carrying out inductions for all new starters at Burntwood site.
Attending management meetings as and when required. In conjunction with the Company Quality Consultant, manage the development and deployment of the ISO
9001, QMS and fulfil the role of divisional quality representative. Liaise with accrediting bodies in relation to Quality and Health and Safety Audit. Responsible for the monitoring of the Training & Development system. Work closely with the Group HR Manager on any employee matters that involve H & S or people management. Work closely with the Material and Stores Manager with site facilities management.
Assisting with any plant & maintenance issues involving H&S. Any other duties as required and commensurate with your skill set and experience.
Skills & Experience Required:
NEBOSH Diploma in Health & Safety or equivalent; NEBOSH General or Construction Health and Safety Certificate. CITB licence SMSTS holder would be a distinct advantage. Must be IT literate with Microsoft office packages including Word, PowerPoint and Excel. Have a suitable training qualification i.e., PTLLS Desired previous health & safety experience working in a manufacturing environment. Fire Risk Assessor training recognised by a Risk Assessment qualification a distinct advantage.
Preferred requirements Environmental IMEA Qualification minimum foundation level. Must have an understanding of Quality Audit and relevant experience of auditing to ISO standards. Have experience of dealing with accreditation bodies such as Achilles, Safe Contractor and CHAS etc. would be a distinct advantage. Must have excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate with all stakeholders of the business at various levels Must be a team player whilst having the ability to work on your own Must be flexible as some travel and potential overnight stays may be required.
Must have a driving licence Must be extremely organised. What we offer in return:
Full time, permanent contract. Access to a contributory company pension scheme. An extremely varied and interesting role. To find out more about our Company please visit our Company website. We are an equal opportunity employer. Thank you, we look forward to receiving your application.