Company: A leading signage and display company.

Role: To support the implementation of the H&S strategy and programs; to champion and oversee the adoption and deployment of robust occupational health & safety management systems; to ensure that the site remains compliant with all applicable H&S legislation; to manage a program of internal H&S audits and accreditations; to provide appropriate advice and counsel to site management.

Following implementation of policies, projects and initiatives at the Watford site. The role holder will cascade information and share good (and common) practice.

• Review, redesign and fully implement our BrightSafe management system.
• Carry out a comprehensive legal compliance review.
• Develop practical, easy-to-use management systems for our office, factory and installation teams.
• Complete and maintain risk assessments, COSHH assessments and safe systems of work.
• Implement inspection, audit and monitoring programmes.
• Establish effective accident, incident and near-miss reporting processes.
• Create and manage a comprehensive training and competency framework.
• Develop wellbeing and mental health initiatives across the business.
• Introduce regular Health & Safety Committee meetings and employee engagement programmes.
• Produce meaningful KPI dashboards for the Leadership Team.
• Support the implementation of ISO 9001 and provide the foundations for ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.
• Train managers to take ownership of Health & Safety within their departments.
• Produce clear documentation and complete a structured handover to the Operations Manager.

Requirements:

We're looking for someone who enjoys building systems and improving businesses.

You'll be equally comfortable on the factory floor, visiting installation teams, supporting office staff and presenting to senior leadership.

You'll be practical, approachable and solutions-focused, understanding that the best Health & Safety systems enable people to work safely while supporting operational excellence.

Essential

• NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent higher-level qualification)
• Chartered IOSH (CMIOSH) or working towards Chartered status
• Extensive Health & Safety experience within manufacturing, engineering or construction
• Experience implementing Health & Safety Management Systems from the ground up
• Strong knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation
• Experience with risk assessments, COSHH, PUWER, Working at Height and contractor management
• Excellent communication and coaching skills
• Experience delivering training and engaging employees at all levels
• Full UK driving licence

Desirable

• Experience using BrightSafe or similar management systems
• ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 implementation experience
• Internal auditing qualifications
• Mental Health First Aid Instructor or equivalent wellbeing experience
• Experience within manufacturing and field installation environments

Apply:

Please email your full CV details to us. All applications are strictly confidential, and your details will not be shared without your consent.

Key words; health and safety / health and safety manager / health safety and environmental / H&S / IOSH / CMOISH / NEBOSH/ print / signage / audit / manufacturing / health safety /ISO / Display

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