What are the responsibilities and job description for the Health & Safety and Continuous Improvement Manager position at Mergon?
Who we are
At Mergon, we mould ideas for a sustainable future. We work with leading brands like Tesla, BMW, Xerox and Abbott to design, manufacture and deliver sustainable products for the vehicles and equipment of the future.
We care deeply about our colleagues, customers and our community and we have a curiosity that constantly pushes us to innovate and improve. We are competent, capable and we invest in our people and in our processes to ensure we continue to grow and do our best work every day.
The Role
Mergon UK are currently hiring a Health, Safety & Continuous Improvement Officer to join our team in Blackburn. This role will be responsible for ensuring compliance with all statutory Health and Safety Regulations and proactively driving benchmark performance in terms of Health and Safety performance.
Hours of Work:
8.15am – 5:00pm Monday – Friday, one early finish at 1pm; day tbc, 45 minutes unpaid lunch break.
Job Purpose:
To ensure compliance with all statutory Health and Safety Regulations and proactively drive benchmark performance in terms of Health and Safety performance.
Key Responsibilities:
Manage the Mergon UK Health and Safety Management System
- Update Safety Statement
- Carry out Risk Assessments and ensure Risk Assessments are carried out by others as appropriate,
- Complete Audits and Inspections,
- Identify health and safety training needs and deliver appropriate and regular training programmes,
- co-ordinate all employee involvement and communication in relation to Health & Safety issues.
· Liaise with all other departments to ensure all new processes and equipment and changes to existing processes and equipment meet health and safety requirements.
· Co-ordinate all emergency response teams and procedures.
· Manage all accidents and post-accident activity including effective and robust root cause investigation and corrective action implementation.
· Benchmark and share information in relation to safety best practice within the Group
Skills & Experience:
To be successful in this role you will likely have
At least 3 years’ experience as H&S officer, ideally in a manufacturing environment
Working knowledge of ISO 45001 Health & Safety Management system
Strong knowledge of HSE regulations and best practices
Excellent communication skills with ability to influence others and work as part of a team
Ability to work independent and part of a team.
Benefits:
- Competitive Salary
- 34 days holidays
- Health Insurance
- Career Growth and Development Opportunities
- Wellness Programme
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
The document is a guide only and should not be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive. It is intended as an outline indication of the areas of activity and will be amended in the light of changing needs of the organisation.
How to Apply
Due to high levels of interest, this post may close early, so early applications are advised.
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Equality and Diversity
Mergon is committed to the principle of equal opportunities in employment, and to ensure that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of race, colour, nationality, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age, ethnic and national origin, disability, or gender reassignment.
Safer Recruitment
Mergon is committed to promotion welfare of young people and vulnerable adults. The successful applicant will be required to provide proof of rights to work in the UK.