Health & Safety Manager

About the role:
Astute's Renewables team is partnered with an electric vehicle (EV) charge point installer and independent connection provider (ICP) who have a large order book and diverse client base across the UK. We're looking to recruit a Health & Safety Manager to help cover the Central Belt region.

The Health & Safety Manager role comes with a salary of up to 65,000 and an excellent further package, including a car allowance.

If you're looking to work for a progressive and inclusive business in a job role which is becoming more and more desired, please apply below.


Responsibilities and duties:
Reporting to a HSEQ Director you will:

• Design, implement, and maintain comprehensive health and safety policies, procedures, and programs.
• Ensure policies and practices meet legal requirements and industry standards.
• Conduct regular risk assessments and safety audits to identify potential hazards and implement corrective actions.
• Develop and deliver training programs and workshops for employees on health and safety practices and procedures.
• Lead investigations into workplace accidents, incidents, and near-misses.
• Prepare detailed reports and analysis and recommend preventive measures to avoid recurrence.
• Conduct regular inspections and audits to ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Develop and maintain emergency response plans and procedures, coordinate and conduct regular emergency drills and exercises.
• Act as the primary point of contact for health and safety matters within your region.
• Liaise with regulatory bodies, industry groups, and external stakeholders as necessary.
• Communicate effectively with management, employees, and contractors on health and safety issues.
• Maintain accurate records of health and safety activities, incidents, and training sessions.
• Prepare and submit required reports to regulatory authorities and company management.

Professional qualifications:
We are looking for someone with the following:

• Minimum NVQ Level 6 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety.
• Professional certification such as NEBOSH, IOSH, or equivalent.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a health and safety management role.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience within civils in the utility industry
• Proficiency in using health and safety software and tools.
• Valid UK Drivers Licence
• Willingness to travel to various locations when required.

Personal skills:
The Health & Safety Manager role would suit someone who is/has:

• Excellent computer literacy
• Excellent communication skills, both verbally and written
• Good leadership skills
• A focussed and solution-centric personality

Salary and benefits of the Business Development Manager role:

• Salary depending on experience, up to 65,000
• Hybrid working
• Car allowance
• Private healthcare
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme (8% total)
• 25 days holiday plus BH

How to apply?

To apply for this opportunity simply send a copy of your up-to-date CV and covering letter to (url removed) or call (phone number removed) to speak to Kieran Boyton-Salts who can tell you more.

INDREN

Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.