Health Safety and Environment Lead

Company: Fast paced, complex global manufacturing organisation
Role: Health, Safety and Environment Lead
(Reporting into the Plant General Manager and dotted line to well established and supportive central team)
Based: Ashford, Kent
Salary: up to £55,000 per annum + package which includes a 10% bonus.

An exciting opportunity has arisen with a global company which manufactures products for iconic brands; who are looking to hire a HSE Lead to be the subject matter expert for a large manufacturing and logistics site which has a lot of chemical risks, with also DSEAR and ATEX areas.

Looking for a proactive and passionate leader who can support HSE at all levels, drive further engagement and buy in from both management level and operational staff. Seeking an experienced professional who can collaborate with all departments / functions on site; driving accountability downwards for HSE. To lead and engage the workforce, taking them on a cultural journey from independent to interdependent state.

Main Duties:

• Advise site leaders on the personnel and financial resources needed for effective HS&E policy and program implementation.
• Ensure compliance with current and forthcoming legislation, and keep the company informed of legal impacts.
• Develop, monitor, and report on objectives, policies, and programs to meet legislative requirements and drive continuous improvement in safety and environmental systems.
• Oversee incident reporting, accident statistics, and risk assessments, ensuring robust processes and controls are in place.
• Ensure HSE continuous improvement through the implementation of the HSE Management Program
• Liaise with authorities, maintain orderly records, and ensure emergency and medical services are fully operational and compliant.

Essential Experience, Training and Qualifications:

• From a manufacturing or fast paced logistics background, ideally with prior food, drink, paper, packaging tobacco, dairy, baked goods experience
• NEBOSH General Certificate, IOSH L3 or equivalent as a minimum  
• Proven to support and drive a mature behaviours and safety culture.

Additional Requirements:

• Self-motivated and proactive
• A confident professional who can communicate successfully with stakeholders, senior leaders and factory floor
• Approachable, visible and hands on
• Strong leadership and management skills
• Able to influence, gain buy -in and collaborative across departments
• Who can be a positive coach and mentor

 
Interested? For immediate consideration please contact Sophia at HSE Recruitment Network, Sophia.darwin@hserecruitment.co.uk // 0121 454 5000