MandM Direct is looking for a Health and Safety Manager to be based at our distribution centre in Moreton-on-Lugg, Hereford.

The main responsibilities of the role will be to ensure company compliance with prevailing legislation on Health, Safety and, Environmental issues and to maintain the facilities of the company in a safe and presentable order. To manage the day to day functions of the Health and Safety team, and partner with all stakeholders across the business. 

General:

• Ensure company compliance with prevailing Health, Safety and Environmental legislation.
• Report any concerns/observations to the Director responsible for Health and Safety as required.
• Give presentations to the Board on S,H,E matters as required/directed.
• Deputise for the Director Responsible for Health and Safety in his absence.
• Investigate accidents fully and present findings to the Board as required.
• Be the company liaison for any interaction with the Health and Safety Executive and Local 
• Environmental Health Officers.
• Promote Wellbeing, Health, Safety and Environmental issues within the company.
• To manage and develop those identified above as ‘responsible for’.

Health and Safety:

• Author and develop Safe Systems of Works.
• Author and develop company Risk Assessments in conjunction with key stakeholders
• Ensure all FLT initial and refresher training is completed by all Man-Up FLT Operators.
• Ensure Health and Safety audits are conducted as appropriate
• Ensure all new employees receive adequate Health and Safety induction training.
• Ensure Representatives of Employee Safety, (RoES), are available to all staff and that they receive appropriate training.
• Maintain a system of the recording of First Aid Incidents and Near Misses.
• Make provisions for the periodic meetings of First Aiders, Fire Marshals and RoES.
• Ensure compliance with COSHH Regulations and the provision of COSHH safety data sheets.

Fire:

• Conduct a suitable and sufficient Fire Risk Assessment (FRA).
• Ensure all staff receive appropriate fire awareness training.
• Ensure sufficient Fire Marshals are trained and refreshed.
• Ensure weekly/monthly/annual fire checks/tests are conducted.
• Ensure fire evacuation drills are executed at a minimum of 12 monthly schedules.
• Liaise directly with the management of the Fire alarm service provider.
• Be the point of liaison with the Fire and Rescue Service on all issues, including any attendance to site.

AOB

• Conduct Health and Safety training as required, or utilise external training providers where outside of own abilities.
• Attend Health and Safety training courses and seminars as required for the good and benefit of the  company.
• work collaboratively with business partners 

Essential to be successful within the role

• NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety 
• NEBOSH Certificate in Fire Safety and Risk Management
• Excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills across all levels
• Confident and effective problem solver and decision maker
• Sound knowledge and experience of warehouse operations
• Proven management experience