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Health and Safety Manager

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Regional Health & Safety Manager | East Yorkshire & Lincolnshire

A highly successful and forward-thinking construction company is experiencing significant growth and expansion in the East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire regions. As they continue to expand, they are looking for exceptional safety professionals to join their team, offering opportunities for career progression into senior leadership roles. This company values a personal approach, offers flexibility, and respects the work-life balance of their employees. They pride themselves on a strong safety culture where everyone's contributions are recognised and unnecessary pressure is eliminated.

We are currently seeking a Health and Safety Manager to join our client's team in East Yorkshire. This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated professional to join a market leader and advance their career in health and safety. Reporting directly to the Health and Safety leadership team, you will play a crucial role in supporting the delivery of the company's SHE strategy and IMS. You will also be responsible for monitoring, evaluating, and maintaining health and safety standards across multiple sites. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, exceptional planning abilities, and a proactive approach. We are looking for individuals who are client-focused, possess strong commercial acumen, and can deliver results within tight deadlines.

If you have the necessary skills and competencies for this role, then this is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic and successful company where you can make a difference and take your Health & Safety career to the next level.

Role Responsibilities:

  • Liaise with clients and the internal H&S team
  • Lead on SHE reporting and conduct accident investigations
  • Attend client H&S meetings
  • Provide support to site teams on all H&S aspects
  • Review safe systems of work
  • Attend and advise during safe start meetings
  • Manage day-to-day H&S activities on site
  • Conduct investigations into accidents or incidents
  • Manage on-site occupational health
  • Coordinate training for non-SHE staff

Role Requirements:

  • At least 2 years' experience in a busy site-based Health and Safety role within the construction industry
  • Excellent communication skills with experience in client-facing roles
  • Technical knowledge and experience supporting health and safety in the construction and building services sectors
  • Proficiency in IT and report-writing

Desirable Qualifications:

  • NEBOSH general certificate or equivalent
  • CSCS Professional card
  • First aid training

What's in it for you?

  • Vehicle or car allowance
  • Enhanced pension
  • Flexible working hours
  • Health Cash Plan
  • Length of service awards
  • Employee wellness programme
  • Holiday purchase scheme

To apply, please send your resume to lee.spiers@thornbaker.co.uk

About Us:

At Thorn Baker, we specialise in recruiting for the construction, engineering, and technical sectors. We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusivity in our workplace and encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply for our job opportunities.

Equal Opportunities:

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.