Quality Environment Health Safety Manager

4 weeks ago


Manchester, United Kingdom Fresh Start Waste Services Full time

Reporting to - CEO

Location - Swinton, Manchester with travel to Depots at Astley and Salford

Hours - 37.5 Hour Week - Mon to Fri 8.30am – 5.00pm

Salary - £46k + bonus and benefits.

Job Purpose

To establish, maintain and enforce systems that deliver safety, environment and  quality standards. To promote a strong safety culture enforcing policies and taking action as required. 

This is a full time, on-site role for a SHEQ Manager based in Swinton, Manchester. This role requires an experienced hands-on professional who is comfortable working both in the office and on site. 

Key Responsibilities

  • Take ownership of the ISO accreditations for the Company - monitor, maintain and update as required to protect the Fresh Start business and its stakeholders.
  • Ensure Activ (the Management Systems database) is maintained, accurate and up to date - liaise with the Management Team to ensure that Management Systems accurately reflect normal business operations, and that these fulfil the requirements of the Management Standards.
  • Maintain Activ as our IMS system and carry out file reviews as and when required and report on trends through Monthly Management Reports and Quarterly Board Reports.
  • Ensure full SHEQ compliance through audits and regular inspections - conduct internal audits to ensure systems and processes are followed correctly. Work with Management to improve compliance and processes. Record internal audits on Activ. Ensure corrective actions are implemented. Host external audits (ISO and others).
  • Lead the Annual Management Review meeting to assess the effectiveness of the Management Systems and agree changes with the Senior Management Team.
  • Define and lead the business to deliver reduced risk by establishing, monitoring and completing Action Plans to improve safety across the Materials Recycling Facility (MRF) and Transport Operations (excluding Fleet).
  • Promote the Principles of Prevention to address causes of accidents or near misses, and work with Managers to implement solutions. Ensure that Risk Assessments, Safe Operating Procedures, and Employee Training records are up to date and reflect new practices. 
  • Enforce the present H&S systems. Review and improve our Safety Policies. Investigate and record incidents, accidents, near misses, and safety concerns. Ensure arising actions are recorded on Action Plans and Activ. Make improvements as appropriate.
  • Manage supply chain documentation and compliance vetting - support the MRF Management Team with day-to-day safety assurance, including Control of Contractors, Permit Management, and Investigations. Act as Construction (Design and Management - CDM) point of contact for Construction and Maintenance activities, review and monitor risk assessments and training certificates where applicable (e.g. working at height).
  • Ensure that staff training, compliance and certification requirements are in place and up to date.
  • Overall responsibility for all staff PPE requirements and maintaining accurate records.
  • Attend customer sites as required to ensure compliance with safety standards for our Drivers, Customers and Members of the Public. 
  • Monitor Environmental Performance (especially noise, dust, and water courses). Record and investigate incidents and work with the MRF Manager to implement effective controls. In the case of complaints, ensure effective communications with the complainant.
  • Ensure Waste Carriers and Destination Sites are properly permitted and that permits are held on file (Activ).
  • Manage and maintain SHEQ accreditations (including, but not limited to, Safe Contractors, ConstructionLine and PAS402), e.g., produce the annual PAS402 report to reflect good practices and accurately state waste management reporting.
  • Chair Local H&S and Environment Meetings and undertake site safety and environmental walkarounds. Implement improvements with the relevant Heads of Department/Managers. Ensure actions are completed in a timely manner.
  • Organise and deliver routine toolbox talks and work with Managers and the Driver Trainer/Assessor to design and deliver training.
  • Support the Finance Director to build a positive case for insurance renewals with the aim of demonstrating reduced risk year on year. Ensure insurance certificates are recorded on Activ with a timely reminder prior to renewal.
  • Ensure Fire Risk Assessments, LOLERS (not trucks), PSSR Inspections, PAT Testing, and Boiler Inspections are carried out across the sites, and that corrective actions are evaluated and actioned.
  • Any other reasonable duties as requested.


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