Health & Safety Compliance Manager

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Job description

Health & Safety Compliance Manager

Reporting to Company Directors

Based Crayford, Kent offices or Halifax, West Yorkshire

Hours of Work 08.00 - 17.00

Salary starting on £45 - £52k depending on experience, qualification and location

JDS are looking for an experienced M&E Health and Safety Compliance Manager who has previous experience working within Services facilities Industry with a focus / bias for Technical Services (M&E)

Either based from our Crayford, Kent, or Halifax, West Yorkshire offices, travel between both will be required when necessary with accommodation/expenses covered.

A full UK driving license will be required for travel to offices, site audits etc and a company car will be provided

At JDS career progression is highly encouraged and future opportunities of applying for senior management positions will be available to those who show the desire and commitment to take the next step and responsibilities

Job Description/Responsibilities

Duties will include but won't be limited to:

Act as the competent Person for all health and safety matters for the business, advising regional teams, identifying, and responding to current legal and best practice requirements
Work proactively with senior management team and other key employees to establish and maintain a programme of continuous improvement in the management of health, safety and wellbeing within their areas of responsibility
Keep up to date with new legislation and industry best practice
Promote a positive health and safety culture throughout the business
Support the development and the implementation of the safety management system within JDS and further supporting materials such as toolbox talks and guidance
Undertake accident and incident investigations. Support in the management of insurance claims, inclusive of ascertaining the occurrence through investigation reports
Deliver safety briefings in line with the training programme requirements
Devise and deliver health and safety training as appropriate to the target audience
Work with the operational teams to reduce the number of safety and environmental incidents to a minimum
Carry out programmed and ad hoc inspection, audits and site visits to ensure compliance with policy/procedures
Review health and safety plans, method statements and risk assessments
Write works specific health and safety plans, method statements and risk assessments
support management in and/or lead investigations of occurrences, hazards etc. and ensure corrective and preventative actions are implemented and evidenced Eg review and action hazards reported by the engineering team
Process and manage the assessment of subcontractors, ensuring records are up to date and their performance reviewed.
Collate management information and reports to provide regular H&S updates and insights
Support activities to create awareness and promote the implementation of policies and objectives
Facilitate the sharing of best practice and learning across the region and the wider safety team
Carry out and/ or support the teams in the completion of risk assessments (inc. COSHH) and development of safe operating methods
Work alongside our Quality and Administration Manager maintaining H&S Accreditation Renewals such as Safecontractor, CHAS and ISO audits
Assist in the delivery of Employee Safety Training as required
Support the Projects team in the completion of PQQs where required
Liaise and coordinate with external H&S advisors/consultants and insurance brokers
Draft and communicate H&S publications e.g., good practice guides, safety alerts and to advise, coach and support employees and sub-contractors in managing their health and safety and that of others
Create, manage, update, coordinate monthly toolbox talks and maintain the register

The role requires the following qualifications and experience

NEBOSH Construction Certificate in H&S or equivalent H&S qualification is essential
IOSH Membership at a technical level (Tech IOSH) is essential
Membership of Health and Safety networking professional forums / organisations i.e. IOSH / IIRSM / IEMA
Minimum 5 years experience in a similar role
Academically Qualified Person (AQP) CSCS card is desirable
First Aid at Work is preferred
Fit2Fit Accredited RPE Face Fit training course is advantageous
Ladder Association - Ladders & Steps User and Inspection is desirable
Fire Warden Training is advantageous
Certificates in Environmental Management is advantageous
IPAF PASMA MEWPS 4 Managers is desirable
Knowledge of Gas Safe/Fgas regulations is advantageous
Strong time management skills and confident ability to manage multiple tasks at once
Strong people management and communication skills
Professional focus on quality, safety, and compliance
Positive management attitude and confident leadership skills
Full clean driving licence
Good knowledge of health, safety, environment and quality standards and implementation
Sound IT and PC skills including Microsoft office packages and Teams.
The ability to build and maintain professional and proactive relationships, operational teams and clients
Passionate about the role QHSE plays in being a successful partner of choice, and the desire to make a positive difference
Ability to identify and solve complex health and safety problems in a timely manner, exploring options including cost, benefit and risk, taking account of the wider context such as diversity and sustainability. Decision making is occasionally taken but usually a proposal referred up the management line.
Ability to write detailed, and at times complex, incident investigation reports including considered and justified recommendations to senior management.
Ability to work effectively with staff across different departments, the client, suppliers and specialist consultants

Other Information

Working Hours Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Company car provided
Pension scheme available
Death in Service cover available
Healthcare scheme available after two years
3-month probationary period
Sociable company with regular events throughout the year
Welcoming environment and friendly team
Progression and training available
Full training on company specific/internal systems (Big Change) will be provided

First interviews will take place via Teams, with second interview face to face at either our Crayford or Halifax offices.
Appointment is subject to a successful interview, completion of application form, an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and two satisfactory references.

Some of our vacancies receive high numbers of applications and we may close the vacancy early when we have reached a maximum number of applications, you are advised to submit your application as early as possible

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