Health & Safety Manager

4 months ago

Darlington, United Kingdom Biffa Waste Services Full time

Changing the way people think about waste.

At Biffa, we love working with waste. Whether we’re turning it into sustainable power, finding new ways to recycle it or simply keeping it off the streets, we believe every day is an opportunity to improve the lives of millions. It’s a view that’s shared by our 11,500+ people around the country, who trust us to provide them with a career that’s always rewarding, often challenging, but never dull. And it’s why we’re the UK’s No. 1 choice for business waste management.

The role is working for our division Total Recycling, key service areas  are  recycling , hazardous waste, bulk tanker, general waste and industrial services  - although we also provide onsite facilities management to key customers . We operate our own fleet of purpose built vehicles for collections , via our own transport department in Darlington. 

The H&S Manager monitors adherence to the Site’s legal requirements and the Company’s in-house safety and compliance framework.

·       Undertaking of health and safety inspections/audits.

·       Compiling weekly and monthly compliance reports for the Site’s Senior Management team.

·       Conducting health and safety training.

·       Promoting a positive health and safety culture throughout the Site.

Why it’s an opportunity not to be wasted.

  • To monitor and audit compliance and effectiveness of the Site’s health and safety policies and procedures and the analysis of statistical information to ensure that robust health and safety management safeguards are established and enforced.
  • Effective delivery of training to all Staff e.g. risk assessment and manual handling and the provision of information and training to ensure understanding and effective implementation of Site policies and procedures.
  • To work with and liaise with the central SHEQ team ensuring that information is collected and collated for hazard and near miss reporting, external and internal audits and behavioural surveys. Ensure all relevant data is being collected and findings/trends are being presented to sites management team.
  • To act as the sites point of contact in respect to fire prevention, including the investigation of reports of fire incidents, conducing fire drills, testing for firefighting equipment, emergency escape lighting and alarms.
  • Carry out contractor inductions and assist in the completion of on-site contractor monitoring reports.
  • To ensure vehicles, plant and or machinery exceed legislative requirements and monitor completion of statutory inspections.
  • Formally investigate accidents and incidents across the Site and producing appropriate reports and recommendations for corrective action.

Requirements

Here’s what we require:

    • Previous experience working in an industrial environment, with an ability to propose new ways of working.
    • Candidate with a high level of knowledge on confined space works, breathing apparatus (B.A), High & Ultra high Pressure water activities in complex / muti-hazard environments.
    • Level 5 City & Guilds in management of confined spaces is desirable.
    • Experience / knowledge in chemical / hazardous spill remediation, a dynamic and pro-active approach in preparing teams responding to reactive high risk scenarios’.
    • Experience training personnel would be very advantageous, able to translate regulatory requirements into safe working practices, and train those out.
    • IOSH/NEBOSH

Benefits

And here’s why you’ll love it at Biffa.

  • Competitive salary package.
  • Ongoing career development, training and coaching – because if you don’t grow, we don’t grow.
  • Generous pension scheme.
  • Medical and dental scheme.
  • Retail and leisure discounts.
  • Holiday and travel discounts.
  • Bike to work scheme

Dedicated to diversity.

Being inclusive is core to our culture at Biffa; we believe different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds are key to developing a creative and effective working environment that represents our communities and generates the best outcomes for colleagues, customers and stakeholders, which is why you’ll find us championing diversity, equity and inclusion at every turn.

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