Health And Safety Manager

HEALTH AND SAFETY MANAGER – Join HNRC Swietelsky’s Growing Team!

Looking for a Career within the rail industry?

Harry Needle Rail Company (HNRC Swietelsky), a leader in railway engineering, is offering an exciting opportunity for a Health and Safety Manager to join their across-group team in the Worksop area.

OVERALL PURPOSE:

This role will take overall responsibility for Health and Safety at our Rail services locations.

SPECIFIC JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Develop, implement, and maintain Health and Safety Policies and procedures across all HNRC sites.
• Produce, update and manage site-specific Method Statements and Risk Assessments.
• Management and compliance with the Occupational Health & Safety Management System, ensuring accurate and up to date records.
• Conduct regular site audits, inspections, and risk assessments, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions in a timely manner.
• Submit detailed monthly H&S reports to the Depot Supervisor and Head of Rail services.
• Monitor and manage on-site compliance with health & safety regulations, ensuring all workers follow correct procedures.
• Attend and represent the company in H&S project site meetings, liaising with contractors and relevant managers.
• Manage and maintain annual health & safety accreditations.
• Provide training, guidance, and support to site teams to enhance overall safety awareness.
• Carrying out Tool Box Talks regarding high risk activities.
• Investigate, report, and recommend improvements for Health and Safety incidents
• Promote a safety-first culture within the business.
• Works closely with key stakeholders within the group to ensure the job specific requirements are met.
• Work with the wider SHEQ team to develop, implement and update processes relating to Environmental matters and Quality and Audit.

PERSONAL SPECIFICATION:

1. Skills and Experience:

• Qualification in Health and Safety (NEBOSH, CMIOSH, and/or IOSH)
• Considerable experience in a Health and Safety role, with Health and Safety experience in rail being desirable.
• Sound understanding of Health, Safety, and Environment matters, legislation, and standards.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to engage and influence teams at all levels.
• A self-motivated individual who can work independently and drive continuous improvement.

2. Business Focus:

• Understands the need to introduce best practice and a continuous improvement culture and has a clean vision of how the Company would operate in such an environment.
• Establishes and engages with key stakeholders within the HNRC / Swietelsky group.
• Complies with Group Policy and communicates where changes occur.

3. Personal Drive:

• Personally committed to the success of the Company as a whole.
• Not afraid to challenge the status quo in pursuit of business excellence.
• Has a ‘can do/will do’ attitude.
• Takes responsibility for own developments, identifies and actively pursues learning and career development opportunities. 

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