Health Safety and Environmental Lead

Posted 2 May by Pertemps Birmingham Industrial
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£50,000 per annum
Birmingham , West Midlands
Permanent, full-time

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Posted by Pertemps Birmingham Industrial
Health, Safety and Environmental Lead
Large manufacturing business with multiple sites
£50,000 + car allowance

An exciting opportunity to become a key integral part of a leading manufacturing business in South Birmingham. As a HSE lead you will oversee, support, and advise our group on all matters concerning Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) initiatives, as well as to establish and manage their Group's Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Strategy, standards, and processes.

This is an extremely hands on role where you will have full autonomy of the HSE operation and candidates need to have experience in a full 360 HSE role. 

Your responsibilities will include:

Health and Safety:
  • Develop and review risk assessments and actions for all operations and equipment
  • Ensure compliance with statutory health, safety, and welfare regulations
  • Implement health and safety policies, systems, and procedures
  • Conduct regular health and safety inspections and audits
  • Provide comprehensive health and safety training across the organisation
  • Advise on personal protective equipment (PPE) and deliver relevant training
  • Stay updated on health, safety, and welfare legislation and communicate changes
  • Lead monthly HSE meetings and liaise with external consultants
  • Provide guidance and support to managers and supervisors on H&S matters
  • Review and guide H&S investigations and corrective actions
  • Monitor company processes for quality standards and continuous improvement
Fire Safety:
  • Coordinate accident reporting and investigations
  • Ensure compliance with fire safety policies and evacuation procedures
  • Develop action plans for fire safety issues
Environmental:
  • Manage and monitor the Group's ESG Strategy
  • Drive environmental management and sustainability efforts
  • Ensure legal compliance and identify opportunities for improvement
  • Integrate environmental considerations into policies, products, and operations
  • Support recycling and waste management procedures
  • Provide technical support for projects impacting the environment
  • Implement measures to achieve ISO 14001 requirements and environmental objectives
Other Duties:
  • Maintain NEBOSH (General Certificate) and Environmental Certificate qualifications
  • Mentor key staff on health, safety, and environmental practices
  • Build strong internal and external relationships
  • Drive continuous improvement and challenge
Accountability:
  • Ensure high-quality work and service delivery across all departments
  • Implement up-to-date policies and procedures compliant with corporate governance
  • Ensure adherence to health and safety expectations by all employees and contractors

This position involves interacting regularly with operational, HR, quality, and engineering teams across multiple sites. It requires maintaining confidentiality and working effectively in a dynamic environment.

Key Skills:
  • Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving abilities
  • Project management and coaching skills
  • Proficiency in reporting, auditing, and influencing
  • Commitment to health, safety, and environmental standards

Interested to know more? Please contact Steve Tomlinson If you are a motivated, team-oriented professional with expertise in HSE management and compliance or alternatively click apply!

Reference: 52578968

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