Health and Safety Manager

• Location: Coventry, UK
• Job Type: Part-time (25 hours per week)
• Annual Salary: £37,000 (Full-time equivalent £50,000)

Reed Engineering is excited to partner with an established specialist manufacturing business in Coventry, seeking a dedicated Health and Safety Manager. This crucial role involves advising on health and safety matters, conducting audits, and ensuring compliance with legislation, thereby promoting a positive health and safety culture within the organisation.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Advise managers, employees, and contractors on health and safety obligations and responsibilities.
• Conduct internal health and safety audits and inspections to meet both company standards and legislative requirements.
• Maintain records of inspections, produce detailed reports, and develop action plans to ensure compliance and mitigate risks.
• Provide risk assessment methodologies for health, safety, and fire to identify potential risks and implement control measures.
• Investigate accidents and near misses, recommending procedural changes to prevent future occurrences.
• Manage the accident policy to minimise risks and ensure safe practices.
• Collaborate within the health and safety team to refine and deliver the company’s health and safety strategy.
• Deliver training programmes to sustain and enhance the health and safety culture.
• Ensure contractors provide suitable risk assessments and documentation.
• Stay updated on current and proposed health, safety, and environmental legislation.
• Work with advisory and legal bodies such as HSE and local authorities when required.
• Ensure safe storage and transportation of products.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• NEBOSH certification (essential).
• IOSH certification (desirable).
• Proficient in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and influencing skills.
• Experience in contract management and supplier relations.
• Proven ability to add value, reduce costs, and improve business and health and safety practices.
• Commercially and financially aware with keen attention to detail.

Benefits:

• Parking available.
• Pension scheme , including twice-yearly guidance sessions.
• 25+ days of holiday, including bank holidays, with additional shutdowns at Easter and Christmas.

To apply for this Health and Safety Manager position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role through Reed Engineering.