HSEQ Manager

About the job

An excellent opportunity for an experienced Health & Safety Environmental and Quality Manager to join a well-established company based on Blaydon-On-Tyne!

The Company:

They are a specialist electrical/mechanical contractor to the electrical supply industry and other large consumers of electricity. The company specialises in repair and refurbishment of power transformers and associated high voltage plant.  

Founded in 1981 the firm is based in Blaydon on Tyne and operates from the Outer Hebrides in the north to Cornwall in the south, as well as Eire and the Netherlands and occasionally further afield.

The company has developed a full Integrated Management System for Health and Safety, Quality and Environmental to ISO18001, ISO9001 and ISO14001 and is dedicated to maintaining high standards of onsite engineering work.

THE ROLE

We currently have an opportunity for a highly motivated and committed individual to lead the Management of Health and Safety, Environmental and Quality issues. In addition, the candidate will play a central role in answering questions from customers – in the form of completion of supplier questionnaires – through to looking after staff training requirements. The main responsibilities of this role include: -

• Ensuring the Company is aware of statutory obligations and recommended Codes of Practice.
• Interpreting and keeping Management and Employees informed of new and developing legislation and other standards.
• Maintaining and ongoing development of the Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental and Quality Management Systems including to monitor, record and review the system performance via continuous analysis, audits and management reviews. 
• Arrange for the provision of written system of work and in doing so ensure that all necessary Work Method Statements, Risk Assessments, Safety Plans and Quality Plans are completed as required and incorporate client lead guidelines.
• Undertaking or arranging site audits / inspections as thought necessary by the directors to ensure that work is carried out in a safe manner. 
• Reporting accidents and incidents promptly and overseeing and reviewing all accident investigation.
• Identifying training needs and developing suitable training schedules. 
• Arranging for the provision of appropriate personal protective equipment based on risks.
• Ensuring the provision of first aid, fire safety and emergency procedures including a fire risk assessment of the head office premises.

A background in Health and Safety is useful or at least a willingness to progress at the company’s expense to the Nebosh Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety. As a member of the management team, you will be expected to understand the business requirements and have strong communication and people skills to develop relationships both with our existing workforce and customers and will be required to visit sites and represent the company on occasions.

THE REWARDS

The terms and conditions are competitive.  We are committed to providing a work environment to enable staff to continuously improve and to assist employees in contributing to their highest potential.  The development of your career is a shared responsibility where individuals, with guidance from the Company, plan their own future. Bonus schemes, enhanced holiday entitlement and regular training are available. 

If you feel that you have the relevant skills/attributes to fulfil this role then please apply now with you CV and Covering Letter.