Health & Safety Manager

WR Logistics are currently recruiting for a Health & Safety Manager for an International Freight Forwarder to join their business, who are based in Basildon, Essex.

The successful candidate will be tasked in executing all things Health and Safety within the operation.

The role – Health and Safety Manager Basildon Essex

Salary: Up to £45,000 (Depending on experience)

Hours of work: Monday – Friday 08.30am – 5.30pm (1-hour unpaid lunch break)

Annual leave: 20 days holiday plus bank holidays

Confidential EAP platform for you and your immediate family members as spouse/partners and children aged 16 to 24 in full-time education, living in the same household

Access to our Employee Discounts and Perks, which includes Grocery Shopping, Holidays, Movies, Sports, Wellness and many more along with many more company benefits.

Key Roles and Responsibilities- Health & Safety Manager – Basildon

Assist the Head of HR in the execution of their duties

Maintain an overview of current legislation in all matters Facilities and Health & Safety.

Maintain excellent interdepartmental networks and relationships.

Line Manage and oversee the daily roles and responsibilities for maintenance team

Update and maintain the company Health and Safety and Environmental Policy

Chair the monthly Health and Safety committee meeting with relevant stakeholders

Carry out, record, and communicate all workplace risk assessments and safe systems of work throughout the UK network including COSHH, DSE, and health surveillance

Ensure that all staff receive up to date training within their areas of responsibility and that the company in compliant with its training needs

Record all training-on-training matrix files

Ensure all staff receive training, information, instruction, and supervision on matters relating to H&S in conjunction with the company H&S policy

Investigate, record, and report all workplace accidents, including RIDDOR reporting

Upkeep and manage maintenance schedules for all properties within the UK network

Update the buildings handbook and manage all leases, tenants, utilities, service contracts and suppliers

Day to day management of waste disposal, maintenance and parking and oversee all staff working in facilities

Manage all budgets and regularly review all purchasing to ensure bets value for money

Support Facilities Project Coordinator to manage and oversee tenders, projects, refurbishment, and procurement ensuring all projects are carried out in accordance with CDM Regulations.

Ensure all buildings meet all current regulations in regards to health and Safety including risk assessments

Manage other facilities throughout the UK where some travel will be required.

Skills, Experience and Competencies- Health and Safety Manager Basildon Essex

5+ years working in a Facilities Managers role

Studying for or already have a NEBOSH general certificate

Foundation degree, HND or degree in facilities management Or Qualification in engineering, management or business studies

BIFM qualification Or Institute of Leadership & Management (ILM)

Problem solving skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Excellent customer and client management skills

MS Office, Excel & PowerPoint Skills

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