Health and Safety Manager - DC
hace 2 días
Stafford
Health and Safety Manager - DC About the Role We're looking for a proactive and knowledgeable Health & Safety Officer to support our Distribution Centres and help us maintain a safe, compliant and people-first working environment. You'll provide expert advice, guidance and hands-on support to colleagues and managers across our sites, ensuring everyone follows current legislation and company policies. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about safety, continuous improvement and driving a positive safety culture. Key Responsibilities - What You'll Be Doing • Provide expert health & safety advice to management and colleagues across Distribution., • Promote a proactive safety culture through collaboration, coaching and training., • Be the first point of contact for all health & safety queries in your allocated area., • Support the business in adhering to all relevant UK H&S legislation., • Maintain a database of regulatory authority visits and ensure relevant actions are completed., • Communicate effectively with external bodies such as Environmental Health Officers and Fire Officers., • Deliver emergency preparedness training to new and existing site management., • Undertake annual First Aid needs assessments and manage first aid provisions., • Ensure adequate provision of all required health and safety training., • Lead site inspection regimes and act on findings., • Review, update and manage the Health & Safety Management System., • Track and analyse accident and incident data, identifying trends and implementing safety improvements., • Prepare regular performance reports for the senior leadership team., • Ensure thorough investigation of all incidents and support in insurance claims and documentation., • Ensure risk assessments and safe systems of work are written, reviewed and implemented., • Ensure compliance with LOLER, PUWER and relevant British safety standards., • Support SEMA racking inspection processes and fire safety standards., • Work closely with distribution, facilities and other departments to embed safe working practices., • Lead and advise safety committees across Distribution Centres., • Support the planned review of H&S documentation, policies and procedures., • Assist with specific H&S projects as directed by the Group Head of Health & Safety., • To be able to communicate effectively with external bodies (e.g., Local Environmental Health Officers, Fire Officers), • As requested, undertake specific Health and Safety Projects., • Ensure the Group Health and Safety Manager and Senior Distribution Managers are kept up to date with health and safety performance, • To assist the Group Health and Safety Manager in ensuring the Company are complying with all relevant H&S legislation., • Ensure there is adequate provision of health and safety training, • Organise own daily routine with minimal reference and supervision., • Advise the business on Health and Safety improvements that are required or desirabl, • Confirm workload with the Group Head of Health and Safety, • Consult with the Head of Health and Safety before making any recommendations that have a major impact on working practices, • Represent the Health and Safety Department at internal meetings as directed by the Group Head of Health and Safety, • Recommend appropriate actions to reduce recurrence and lessen the possibility of legal action, following an accident, • Recommend amendments or updates to policies and procedures to effect legislative requirements within the business, • Assist the Group Head of Health and Safety and react appropriately to ad-hoc situations whilst managing own workload Qualifications • NVQ Level 6 or 7 in Health & Safety, or, • Proven experience in a health & safety role within warehouse or distribution environments., • Strong knowledge of relevant H&S legislation and regulatory requirements., • Familiarity with SEMA racking standards and British Standards for fire safety (qualifications desirable)., • Excellent analytical, problem-solving and communication skills., • Ability to manage, prioritise and organise your own workload., • Confident in building relationships at all levels.