Principal People are exclusively supporting an International Waste Company to recruit for a Head of Health and Safety Position who will be responsible for the Health and Safety for the Scotland Division.
The role is a National role covering sites around the Country with a great deal of flexibility and autonomy. You will operate a full hybrid policy involving site visits and working from home to aid a positive work-life balance.
You will be a key member of the Senior Leadership Team and will play a significant role in developing and implementing a positive Health and Safety Strategy throughout the site operational teams. You will have the opportunity to directly develop and lead Health and Safety Advisors within the team.
The company is undergoing positive changes, and this position will spearhead improvements across the business regarding Safety.
You will have the opportunity to work alongside other safety professionals who are supportive of one another, and the business is incredibly supportive towards Health and Safety, having invested heavily into new technology and processes to increase safety standards.
The key duties include:
* Offering appropriate advice and support to the site teams within Health and Safety matters
* Creating and implementing practical and effective methods to promote awareness of Health and Safety requirements
* Working closely with the safety and operational teams to implement a positive safety strategy
* Creating positive relationships with the sites to help improve the Health and Safety Culture across the business
* Working closely with underperforming sites and forming strategies to help them improve safety standards
* Management of the ISO Accreditations across the business
* Being a key member of the team to help develop a positive safety strategy
Why you should apply for the role:
* You will be working within a high-risk industry which will test your safety experience and skillset
* The business is very supportive of Health and Safety and is investing heavily in this area
* The company has a strong focus on personal development and progression within the safety department and beyond
* The company is a market leader in their field with long-standing contracts with highly reputable companies
* You will be a key member of the strategic senior leadership team with an opportunity to make improvements throughout the business
* They are a large organization that can provide direction and support to progress into different markets and offer internal growth potential
We would love to see CVs from people who have:
* A Health and Safety Diploma Qualification
* A Waste / Construction / Recycling / Industrial Background (highly advantageous)
* Experience in developing and implementing a Health and Safety Strategy
* Experience managing a team within Health and Safety
* Full UK Driving License & experience managing multiple locations in a previous role
If the opportunity is of interest, please apply today!
Please note that due to the high volume of applicants, if you have not heard back within 10 working days, unfortunately, your application has not been successful. #J-18808-Ljbffr