Site H&S Manager
3 days ago
Ellesmere Port
We're excited to be recruiting a Site H&S Manager to set the standard and foster a Zero Harm By Choice culture within our production facility in Ellesmere Port! We're keen to attract an H&S individual with a shopfloor or site-oriented Manufacturing background, who adopts a multi-perspective approach to safety, encouraging colleagues to share suggestions and observations, and lead by example in helping to sustain a safe workplace. Job Opportunity Here's an insight into the role! Engaging & Educating • Coaching and mentoring Managers on their H&S responsibilities., • Helping identify training needs among operational or office-based colleagues., • Delivering engaging training and presentations, educating and inspiring the business. Risk & Incident Management • Facilitation of risk assessments (general, specific, COSHH, DSE, manual handling, fire, machinery safety) for operations and activities on site, including converting processes (e.g., slitting, winding, packaging, material handling)., • We will utilise your knowledge and expertise in leading thorough incident investigations, identifying root causes and recommending preventative actions, as well as reporting incidents in a timely manner to internal and external bodies (e.g. RIDDOR where applicable), relying on data records. Management of Change Leading H&S aspects of Management of Change, ensuring risks are assessed and controlled for all significant changes, e.g. the introduction of new production machinery, processes and raw materials. Compliance and Auditing A pivotal part of your role is ensuring compliance with all statutory H&S legislation and requirements, referencing the legal register. You will also assist with internal and external H&S audits, preparing for findings, and responding to these. Company Benefits • Company pension, • Life assurance, • Sick pay, • Free company products, • Free on-site parking, • Food, retail, holidays, cinema, and gyms discounts, • Wellness programmes, including Employee Assistance Program and OnDemand GP service, • Free early access to pay scheme, • Salary sacrifice schemes You are conversant in: • Implementing and maintaining H&S management systems., • Carrying out risk assessments and incident investigations., • Managing legal registers and overseeing outsourced specialist risk assessments (e.g., DSEAR, Water Hygiene, Fire)., • Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles and their integration with health and safety. We're looking for individuals who have attained NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety as a minimum. Skills we're looking for: • Effective translation of technical H&S information into everyday language for stakeholders at all levels., • Analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach., • Thorough understanding of UK Health and Safety legislation, integrating this into daily practice.Northwood is a family-owned group of associated companies that provide the manufacturing, supply and transportation of paper hygiene and wiping products for both the away-from-home and consumer market.