Mash Direct Ltd.
Location
Newtownards, Co. Down | United Kingdom
Job description
At Mash Direct we are on a mission to make vegetables more convenient and bring them from our fields to the consumers table without compromising on flavour, nutrition or sustainability.
Our vision is to make Mash Direct a national household brand in the vegetable accompaniments and side dishes category and we are looking for talented and innovative people to help us in this quest.
We have a fantastic opportunity for a Health and Safety Manager to join Mash Direct Ltd Management team at our site in Comber (Northern Ireland). Reporting to the CEO, you will provide leadership across the factory covering all aspects of Health and Safety management. You will also provide technical expertise to members of management & staff and act as a competent person as defined under prevailing statute.
Creating and embedding a culture of H&S excellence that enables our people to deliver targets whilst continuously improving the performance of our business.
Ensuring legal compliance H&S obligations are met through influencing at all levels of the manufacturing function and leadership team.
Develop, implement, and maintain H&S strategies to improve standards in line with industry best practices and actively promote a developing safety culture.
Manage and assist in the development of H&S policies, systems of work and procedures.
Lead the risk assessment and safe systems of work and control of substances hazardous to health (COSHH) projects.
Proactively manage the employee liability claims process.
Act as site technical expert for Health, Safety ensuring legal compliance.
Act as site contact for regulatory bodies including the H&S Executive, Fire Service, Police, Public Health departments.
Provide data to satisfy relevant legal and business requirements.
Ensure a safe workplace environment and that H&S policies, procedures, rules and regs are adhered to and regularly reviewed
Provide up to date information, training, and guidance on all H&S matters to all levels within the business.
Ensure accidents are documented, investigated and improvements implemented.
Establish a full system of H&S inspections and audits.
Liaise with external H&S consultants for training programmes and services
Keep up to date with all aspects of relevant H&S and welfare at work legislation and communicate relevant changes to the business.
Provide regular reports to Leadership Team on H&S matters.
Liaise with suppliers i.e., Insurers, solicitors, auditors, Facilities/maintenance contractors etc.
Actively contribute to health and safety training across all levels of the business
Have a proven track record of delivering high standards of H&S compliance in a manufacturing environment.
Strong communication and influencing skills with employees at all levels.
Ability to make changes to H&S processes and see them implemented
Be able to work independently, acting without guidance, taking responsibility for planning, and accomplishing own tasks or assignments within professional standards.
Communicate effectively with internal and external contacts, using influencing and negotiation skills as required.
Ability to work under moderate pressure delivering work requiring a high level of quality.
Ability to foster positive collaboration amongst team members building a skilled, motivated workforce.
Ability to recognise, acknowledge and improve individual and team performance.
Ability to remain assertive yet supportive and personable in approach.
Ability to handle problems and cope with challenging situations in a professional manner.
Minimum 3+ years’ experience working in Health and Safety
Degree or equivalent (NEBOSH Diploma/NVQ)
Computer literacy with regards to document preparation, data analysis and utilisation of specialist support software
Good knowledge of local H&S Legislation.
Strong manufacturing / engineering experience
PUWER Experience
Food and Drink industry experience would be an advantage.
Professional level membership of a recognised Health & Safety institute (IOSH/IIRSM etc.).
Cert CII Certificate
SCORM/E-Learning experience
We welcome all applications; however you must be able to demonstrate you have the right to work in the UK, as the company is not in a position to offer sponsorship.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
We look forward to hearing from you!
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