Head of Health and Safety

4 weeks ago


Wolverhampton, Wolverhampton, United Kingdom Eurofins UK Food Testing Full time
Job Description

At Eurofins UK Food Testing, we are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Head of Health and Safety to join our team. This is a hybrid working role that requires flexibility and the ability to travel across the UK to our sites.

The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring a safe, healthy, and efficient working environment across all our Food and Water Testing sites. This will involve strategic planning, implementation, and management of health, safety, and facility-related programs, policies, and initiatives.

The role will also involve leading, coaching, and mentoring the Health and Safety Team, as well as maintaining compliance with all relevant regulations and enhancing workplace safety culture.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement comprehensive health, safety, and facilities management strategies aligned with company goals.
  • Determine the strategic direction and work priorities for the continuous improvement of our sites.
  • Lead, coach, and mentor the Health and Safety Team.
  • Lead the creation of policies, procedures, and programs to promote a safe and healthy work environment.
  • Ensure compliance with local, group, and UK-specific health, safety, and facility legislation.
  • Lead and mentor the health and safety team and facilities manager.
  • Maintain and develop a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement within the team.
  • Develop and manage emergency response plans.
  • Oversee audits and assessments.
  • Advise line management and assist with the implementation of new or existing SHEQ-related legislation.
  • Conduct prevention inspections and maintain records.
  • Investigate incidents and accidents, conducting root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions.
  • Develop and enforce safety policies and training programs.
  • Support HR Director/HR Team with health and wellbeing initiatives.
  • Develop a monthly SHEQ Communication Strategy for all sites and levels of staff.
  • Advise line management on health, safety, quality, and environmental matters.
  • Facilitate all forms of risk assessment.
  • Monitor the sites 'permit-to-work' system to ensure compliance with Company standards.
  • Manage budgets for health, safety, and facilities activity.

Requirements:

  • NEBOSH certification or IOSH required.
  • Strong H&S/Facilities management knowledge.
  • People management skills - proven experience of leading, managing, and coaching a H&S team.
  • Experience leading and managing Health, Safety, and Facilities.
  • Team management experience.
  • Ability to converse on all levels and manage change processes.
  • Self-motivated and passionate about health and safety.
  • Flexible regarding working hours to support business needs.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Able to travel to sites.

Benefits:

  • Life Assurance (4 times annual salary).
  • Holiday Purchase Scheme.
  • Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, and Adoption Pay Scheme.
  • Company Pension Plan.
  • Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 confidential support.
  • Free car parking.
  • Worldwide career opportunities.
  • Perkbox access for supermarket savings, days out, and more.


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