Our client is a large distribution company which is experiencing real growth in the marketplace. They are looking for the services of an enthusiastic Health & Safety Manager based in the outskirts of Glasgow. You will have experience to motivate and lead the company’s existing employees to ensure they understand the importance of H&S culture and be motivated to carry out safe practices.

The successful candidate will identify, coordinate and drive improvements in safety, quality, and productivity, working closely with the Operational Management teams – and will work closely under the guidance of the Head of Safety Director for the business. You will be educated to a minimum of NEBOSH General Certificate with at least 5 years’ experience in the construction, offshore, transport or utilities industries as they are looking for an individual that has worked in more ‘heavy industry’ environments.

This role is a key member of the management team. Therefore, as a visible business leader and key client liaison, excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required. You will help develop, shape and deliver all aspects of the Health & Safety agenda across the company as well as managing the aspirations of sustainability on the journey to carbon net-zero. The ability to work with stakeholders at all levels and influence change positively will be key to your success.

Key Capabilities:

An awareness of the customer’s needs is essential and runs through all aspects of the company. In some cases, you will have a direct relationship with the end customer and an ability to build and develop those relationships will be essential.

You will bring a ‘best in class’ lens and a unified approach to Health and Safety protocol and procedures across the company, being creative and innovative in your thinking. Responsible for setting up the necessary health and safety structures and processes, you will bring a dynamic professionalism to the role as well as excellent interpersonal, presentation, IT and influencing skills.

To be considered for this role, you must have the following:

• Extensive Health & Safety experience ideally obtained within a warehouse / transport environment. Other sector experience, such as heavy industry, will be considered
• NEBOSH Diploma in Health & Safety or equivalent (exceptional candidates with NEBOSH General working towards the Diploma will be considered)
• Having an environmental qualification, and/or membership of IEMA, is also desirable.
• DGSA and ADR experience will be advantageous
• An in-depth knowledge of EU & UK Health & Safety legislation
• Ability to conduct robust accident / incident investigation including interviewing, root cause analysis, report creation and presentation
• Full UK driving licence

This role is based at their main Head Office in Glasgow and will travel regularly to sites across the Central Belt – and occasionally travel up North and other client locations across Scotland as required, but mainly based in the Glasgow area.

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