Polypipe Civils & Green Urbanisation design, develop and manufacture thermoplastic piping systems for civils and infrastructure projects with the industry’s widest choice of water management, surface water drainage, sewer and cable protection systems.
Role:
To lead the site’s Health, Safety & Environmental strategic vision in line with the Operational Strategic Pillars. To counsel, support, engage and encourage all levels of the teams to a proactive approach to Risk Management, whilst also challenging leaders in all HSE related aspects to ensure a Beyond Compliance performance in our pursuit of Zero Harm.
Working Hours:
This role is Monday to Friday working 08:30 – 17:00.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide strong leadership of Health, & Safety issues by setting the high standards that will drive a continued improvement in safety performance, with a clear target of causing zero harm.
- Ensure compliance with UK Health & Safety Regulations and maintain a full understanding of HSE legislation that is appliable to the role and the business.
- Work closely with all departments offering guidance and advice if required.
- Ensure that Risk Assessments and Safe Systems of Work are in place and reviewed as required for all main tasks carried out by the team.
- Encourage and monitor regular audits such as Managers Level 2 Audits, Manager Employee Engagement Tours (MEET) and Directors Walk & Talks, to ensure visibility and engagement on Health, Safety & Wellbeing issues.
- Ensure that all required H&S control measures are in place and maintained as required.
- Ensure all accidents and major incidents are investigated promptly and thoroughly supporting managers where required.
- Lead regular HSE meetings; providing content to enhance our performance.
- Ensure HSE spend remains within budget.
- Ensure workplace organisation improvements are targeted and maintained by ensuring robust systems are in place and prioritised.
- Create and develop policies, process and training.
- Identify required capital expenditure projects and budget for their implementation.
- Continually drive HSE performance and cultural improvements.
- Create and maintain a monthly HSE pack and KPI information for the site.
The Person:
- Relevant previous experience of working within the Health, Safety and Environmental framework.
- Possess advanced PC/Computer skills – MS packages
- Knowledge and experience of delivering safety metrics
- NEBOSH General certificate
- NEBOSH Diploma desirable but not essential.
- Experience of Health and Safety Audits including Risk Assessments
- Previous experience of working in a Plastics manufacturing environment, desirable but not essential.
- Knowledge of Quality Operating System procedures and deliverable, desirable but not essential.
- CMI Level in Leadership & Management or internal LDP equivalent
- A proven ability to motivate and develop a team
- Proven ability to work well within a team
- IOSH Managing Safely
The Benefits:
- 25 days holiday
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free flu vouchers
- Various health & wellbeing initiatives including complimentary occupational health on-site physiotherapy and counselling services
- Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 confidential telephone helpline support
- Staff discount on all Genuit Group products
- Free on-site parking
- Company Sick Pay
Polypipe operate an Equal Opportunities Policy. If you are interested in this role, please apply today with your full CV and a member of our internal recruitment team will be in touch.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Schedule:
- Day shift
Application question(s):
- Do you have NEBOSH Certificate or Diploma?
- Do you have experience working within H&S?
Work Location: In person