Facilities | Health Safety Manager

Job description
We are recruiting for a full-time Facilities, Health & Safety Manager in Bridgnorth. The ideal candidate will have extensive prior experience in maintaining and developing an Occupational Health and Safety policy, ideally within a manufacturing or automotive environment and proven skills in maintaining workplace facilities.

The role of Facilities, Health & Safety Manager:

Health & Safety

· Developing & maintaining Occupational Health and Safety Policy and governance arrangements.

· Developing & maintaining a health and safety management system that reflects legal and good practice standards.

· Developing & maintaining a process for health and safety inspections and audits to monitor performance. Measure and report health and safety performance.

· Identifying hazards and completing risk assessments / incident investigations.

· Aligning health and safety decision-making with business decision-making and risk management.

· Advising on the maintenance and improvement of safe systems of work

· Training and educating SNG Group colleagues to enhance health and safety culture in the organisation.

Facilities

· Overseeing facility-based activities including security, parking, cleaning, building works etc.

· Supervising cleaning staff and external contractors carrying out building projects, renovations and maintenance.

· Ensuring all facilities meet environmental, health and security standards.

· Leading SNG Group sustainability / energy efficiency activities.

· Working with Finance to manage insurance for building and contents.

· Managing company vehicles.

· Ensuring that facilities / amenities, such as water, heating, air-con etc, are well-maintained.

· Ensuring that all factory and office waste is processed in line with required standards.

· Advising / supporting office and equipment moves.

Working hours:

Monday to Friday (37.5 hours per week) between the core hours of 08:00 and 18:00.

Essential skills, qualities, and experience of the Facilities, Health & Safety Manager:

• Excellent written & verbal communication skills.

• Strong organisational skills.

• Able to work under pressure / make decisions / solve problems as they arise.

• Adaptability.

• Ability to create and maintain effective working relationships.

Facilities, Health & Safety Manager Desirable skills, qualities, and experience:

· Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) (or similar) accreditation.

· Diploma / degree (or equivalent) in occupational health and safety or environmental health.

· An understanding of finance and being able to manage a budget.

· Experience of working in a Continuous Improvement culture and using Lean tools & techniques [highly desirable].

SNG Group is the world’s largest independent supplier and manufacturer of Jaguar car parts, celebrating over 40 years in business. We have branches in the UK, US, France and the Netherlands, with our headquarters in Bridgnorth, Shropshire. Our employees here are excited about what we represent, proud of our brand and are bonded by our great reputation.

Company benefits include (eligibility criteria applies):

Group Life Insurance, Critical Illness Protection, Income Protection, EAP, Cycle to Work scheme, employee recognition award, enhanced Company Pension scheme, Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance, hybrid working, and more!