H&S Occupational Hygiene Manager

WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU?

• Permanent role from day one
• Day shift only
• Annual salary circa £50K-£55K per annum
• Overtime available paid at enhanced rates
• Scunthorpe location
• Defined contribution company pension scheme
• 27 personal annual leave days + statutory bank holidays
• Life Assurance
• A comprehensive Company sick pay scheme
• Health Cash Plan via our partnership with Simply health
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Standby and call-out payments
• Family friendly benefits including enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave

THE BUSINESS

Our client is a leading European steel manufacturer, supplying premium products around the world. They take great pride in their history and heritage. Not many companies can claim to have generations of families dedicating their working lives to one company, one industry. They are a true market leader, global brand and household name.

Westray Recruitment Group is seeking a H&S Occupational Hygiene Manager for our client based in Scunthorpe. This exciting role will see you involved in a broad range of occupational hygiene areas including Asbestos, CoSHH (including LEV’s and Dust Controls), Legionella control, Radiation, Lasers and Noise control to help our business maintain and improve the health of our employees. You will lead an occupational hygiene team which influences business policy in the management of occupational hygiene on a number of sites across the UK.

To be successful for this role you are required to hold the BOHS Certificate Operational Competence in Occupational Hygiene. Candidates with the P402 Asbestos Surveyor’s qualification will also be preferred.

THE ROLE

• Managing the health of our employees by ensuring that risk of exposure to a wide range of health hazards is a vital part of the Health and Safety function. You will effectively manage the Occupational Hygiene team to provide support and expertise to the Business Units and help prevent exposure to substances which present long term health risks to employees and support the business in maintaining compliance with many different sets of regulations.
• Manage the Occupational Hygienists work plan to ensure the business complies with various regulations and continuously develop and improve the Occupational Hygiene management system.
• Oversee activities and workplans to ensure surveys and inspections are carried out in line with the relevant regulations. Assist plant areas and advise on all aspects of Occupational Hygiene monitoring and compliance.
• Liaise with contractors and external companies that provide support services to the Business.
• Give guidance to senior managers/directors to assist/advise on issues around occupational hygiene.
• Review and update relevant Business Health & Safety Instructions and identify gaps for improvement.
• Assist the HS&E Director and other department figure heads to ensure compliance with legislation and good practice across the business.
• Carry out on site testing as and when required to support the business and the Occupational Hygiene team.
• Liaising with regulatory bodies such as the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) & Environment Agency.
• Attend relevant H&S meetings and provide professional advice and guidance to all parties concerned and support the business H&S auditing process.

THE PERSON

This would be an ideal role for an experienced Occupational Hygienist who has obtained the BOHS Certificate Operational Competence in Occupational Hygiene. With previous experience in a range of occupational hygiene disciplines you will ideally also have the P402 Asbestos Surveyor’s qualification.Strong analytical skills to identify opportunities for improvement. Effective interpersonal skills and a proven record of leading and coaching small teams to drive results and compliance. An effective communicator at all levels and an ability to summarise key information for Senior management.The role requires some out of hours working along with UK wide travel so it is imperative that you hold a full, valid driving license. As well as offering excellent experience, further training and development opportunities are available within the Occupational Hygiene and the wider Occupational Safety team.

TO APPLY

Please send your updated CV to Tony Hutchinson or apply direct by calling Westray Recruitment Group