Health and Safety Manager – Regional

Health and Safety Manager – Regional

Job Type: Permanent, Full time

Location: Ideally located in Leeds or Gateshead

Benefits include: Company car, Competitive salary, SAYE, Free Life Assurance, EAP, Pension

Johnsons Service Group provides textile rental and related services across a range of sectors throughout the UK.  We are the leading supplier of work wear and protective wear in the UK, offering these services through our “Johnsons Workwear” brand.  We also provide premium linen services for the hotel, catering and hospitality markets, and high-volume hotel linen services, through a number of different brands which include “Johnsons Hotel Linen”, “Johnsons Hotel, Restaurant & Catering Linen” and “Johnsons Restaurant & Catering Linen”.

Due to a recent expansion of the department, we have an exciting opportunity for a Regional Health and Safety Manager to join our team.

Reporting to the Head of Health and Safety, the ideal candidate will have a proven manufacturing/production industry track record having at least five years previous experience of managing Health and Safety.  Ideally having excellent experience of managing a Health and Safety department, influencing people at all levels and co-ordinating a range of issues within a busy operational environment.

The post will be responsible for the implementation of the Group Health and Safety strategy across a geographical region mainly Northern England and Scotland and liaise with sites across our divisions, as such, previous experience of multi-site responsibilities is desirable.

Responsibilities include:

• Supporting site General Managers and Directors in the implementation of the H&S strategy
• Providing advice and guidance on legal compliance
• Ensuring all investigations are carried out to required quality & timescales
• Development of risk assessment programmes to cover all site activities along with completion of risk assessments in fulfilment of group strategy
• Encourage and monitor near miss reporting
• Compilation of reports required to support the H&S Strategy
• Organise and attend safety meetings as required
• Track progress of KPI’s for sites, developing plans for continuous improvement
• Develop and deliver training programmes and coach staff on aspects of H&S
• Participate in annual audit program, producing reports with gap analysis and recommendations for improvements
• Implement Group activities for engagement with the workforce
• Assist with claims management for personal injury claims
• Involvement with task groups set up to address safety for particular topics or functions
• Identify areas for personal development and methods for enhancing skills within role or for growth

Candidates must possess a full driving licence and a Level 5/6 qualification in H&S or GradIOSH/CMIOSH or working towards or equivalent work experience/CPD record. 

In addition, ideally, you would have knowledge of the Scottish legal system and NI legal system and experience of machinery risk assessments, fire safety management and behavioural safety programs.

The role will require you to work flexible hours over a five day week and will include travel and overnight stays. As part of a growing PLC there are many opportunities for career advancement and personal development.

 

In return, we offer the successful candidate a competitive salary with additional benefits in a rewarding role with long term career prospects and to be a part of a modern and highly automated business, with strong ethical values.

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