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Health & Safety Manager

Sunderland, England , United Kingdom

Engineering jobs >> Engineering

Negotiable

Permanent

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Description

Zenith People are working with our client who are looking to recruit an experienced Health & Safety Manager on a permanent basis to lead and oversee safety compliance, risk management, and occupational health.

Key Responsibilities

Regulatory Compliance & Safety Assurance

* Review equipment design to ensure it aligns with health & safety best practices.

* Inspect new and existing facilities, ensuring the safe functioning of equipment.

* Conduct functional testing of safety features on equipment to confirm effectiveness.

* Ensure compliance with relevant BS/EN/ISO machinery safety standards.

* Validate CE and UKCA requirements, ensuring regulatory alignment.

* Confirm compliance with legislation, including Provision and Use of Workplace Equipment Regulations (PUWER).

* Ensure adherence to relevant industry best practices for machinery and workplace safety.

Construction & Project Safety Management

* Manage health & safety compliance for new construction and expansion projects, ensuring site-wide safety.

* Support facility installers with problem-solving and root cause analysis on safety concerns.

* Engage with project teams during commissioning and installation phases, ensuring all safety risks are mitigated.

Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT)

* Participate in the full FAT process, ensuring equipment meets safety specifications before operational use.

* Countersign acceptance results, verifying compliance with safety protocols.

Contractor & Supply Chain Safety Management

* Lead contractor management, ensuring third-party vendors comply with H&S regulations and site safety standards.

* Conduct safety audits on contractors, ensuring accountability for health & safety responsibilities.

Health & Safety Training & Awareness

* Develop and implement Health & Safety training programs, ensuring employees are aware of risks and best practices.

* Manage ongoing competency training, ensuring teams understand PUWER, COSHH, ergonomics, and occupational hygiene.

Occupational Health & Wellbeing

* Lead COSHH compliance, ensuring effective management of hazardous substances.

* Develop ergonomics strategies, ensuring workplace design supports employee health and comfort.

* Oversee occupational hygiene initiatives, driving improvements in workplace air quality, noise control, and exposure monitoring.

* Champion occupational health and wellbeing, ensuring mental and physical health support programs are in place.

Qualifications & Experience

* Extensive experience in Health & Safety Management

* Strong expertise in construction safety, machinery safety, contractor management, PUWER, COSHH, ergonomics, and occupational hygiene.

* Proven ability to engage with regulators and industry stakeholders to ensure compliance.

* Leadership experience, overseeing audit programs, safety compliance tracking, and corrective action management.

* Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, ensuring proactive risk mitigation.

* Technical proficiency in Microsoft Office, audit tracking software, and risk assessment tools.

* Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to lead training programs and influence safety culture across all business levels

No. of positions available*: 1
Salary: Negotiable
Experience: None
Education: None
Post Date: June 21, 2025
Job id:. CV-15785
Position Type: Permanent
Applicants: 0
Views: 2

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