Health & Safety Manager

VAC: 516

Health & Safety Manager - Biowaste and Organics

Based: Leeds North Yorkshire

Package: £45,000 - £50,000 basic (experience dependant).

Company:

This rapidly expanding business operates 4 sites across Yorkshire and Humber offering a wide range of waste services. 2 of their East Yorkshire depots are now undergoing a major investment and growth plan in response to the commercial and industrial investments within these regions.

Their organic waste division is dedicated to the full recovery, processing, re-use and treatment of organic liquids and solids to aid landfill diversion and the ever-growing volume of food waste.

Site Treatment / Processes: Anaerobic digestion (AD) In-vessel composting, Washing and screening, Mechanical biological treatment (MBT) and Liquid waste treatment (LWT).

Health and Safety Manager Role & Responsibilities:

* Develop, implement, and maintain safety policies and procedures.

* Conduct regular inspections and audits to identify potential hazards and ensure compliance with safety regulations.

* Investigate accidents, incidents, and near misses to determine root causes and recommend corrective actions.

* Prepare detailed reports on safety performance, including incident rates, trends, and recommendations for improvement.

* Provide safety training to employees on topics such as hazard identification, emergency response, and safe work practices.

* Collaborate with management to develop and implement safety initiatives and programs.

* Stay up to date with industry best practices and regulatory requirements.

Experience & Qualifications Required:

* Experience working to ISO accreditation - Managing current company ISO14001 and implementing other ISO.

* NEBOSH -Occupational Health and Safety or related field.

* Proven experience as a Safety Manager.

* Strong knowledge of safety regulations and standards.

* Excellent written and verbal communication skills for report writing and presenting findings.

* Ability to conduct root cause analysis and develop effective corrective actions.

* Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills.

* Strong leadership abilities to influence and drive a culture of safety compliance.

Salary: Dependant on experience

Holiday Allowance: 30 days increasing by one day each year of service, to max 35 days allowance.

Additional Package Details:

Salary: £45-50k dependent on skills and experience

Mobile Phone

Laptop

Company pension

Holiday Entitlement: 30 Days pro- rata with an additional day per year to 35 days after 5 years’ service.

If you are looking to join a fantastic organisation that is one of the leaders in their field, then we need to speak to you today.

Please call Sarah Lewis on (phone number removed) or ideally email with a copy of your current CV.

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