Health & Safety Manager - Gosport, United Kingdom - Reed Talent Solutions

Reed Talent Solutions
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Gosport, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Job summary
We are Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S). We make sure the UK military is equipped, supported, and connected, as they protect life at home and overseas.

We manage a vast range of complex projects to buy, support and supply vital equipment and servicesthat the Royal Navy, British Army and Royal Air Force need, so they can operate safely and effectively.

Our people push for best-in-class every day - because it helps keep our nation safe.

So whatever your background, whatever your skill set, if you're driven to set new standards, find your place with us.

Ready to see where your ambition will lead you?


Job description


We have an exciting opportunity available based at the DM Gosport site, where our multi-skilled teams receive, store, maintain, issue complex weapons (missiles and torpedoes), general munitions and their supporting non-explosive systems, spares and materielin support of UK Armed Forces worldwide.


As a top tier Major Accident Control Regulation (MACR) site, DM Gosport has a number of special to type explosives processing facilities and a large number of explosives store houses operating under strict Safe Systems of Work including safe storage, handlingand processing regimes to ensure the associated explosives, chemical and fuel hazards and risks are managed and mitigated.


As safety professional working on site you will find the role varied with a plethora of safety activities to both challenge and provide development opportunities; which would be fully supported by the business.


The role requires awareness and advice to the Head of Establishment and other departments on site of current Occupational, Fire and Health & Safety legislation.

The post holder will act as the focal point for all H&S safety related matters reviewing hazardand risk assessments along with site policies and procedures as required or directed.

They will also support the wider OSHE function by undertaking investigations that are not related to ordnance, munitions or explosives.


About the role
In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

  • Conducts reviews, investigations and audits and supports assurance activities to ensure due diligence.
  • Manage enquiries and act as focal point on health and safety matters, providing advice to stakeholders across the business.
  • Assist in embedding compliance of OHS legislation and regulations across DE&S.
  • Provide metrics for performance reporting (KPIs and BPIs) and manage dashboard reporting and risk registers.
  • Assist in the development of corporate communications in relation to health and safety messages.
  • Act as a mentor and coach to more junior members within team to build skills and capabilities.
  • Act as a focal point for the MACR (major accident control regulations) regulator
  • Responsibility to act as a site focal point for fire safety
  • Radiation safety management
  • Responsibility to review specialist risk assessments

Person specification

  • NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent level 3 qualification.
  • Relevant work experience in a similar role
  • Lead auditor qualification
  • Professional membership: Tech IOSH to be held or gained during employment.
In addition to the responsibilities above, the following technical competences and behaviours will be assessed at interview:

  • Conducting OHSEP Audit and Assurance Activities
  • Conducting Risk Assessments
  • Communicating and Influencing
  • Managing a Quality Service

Benefits:

We're pleased to offer a generous benefits package to support everything from your work-life balance to your bank balance, including:25 days' holiday a year, plus 1 day a year up to 30 days, 8 bank holidays and a day off for the King's birthday

A market-leading employer pension contribution of around 27 percent, an annual performance-based bonus, and recognition awards

Flexible and hybrid working wherever possible, to support your work-life balance (though some attendance to the stated site is required)

Access to specialist training and funded professional qualifications, with plenty of opportunities and support for progression

A huge range of discounts including retail, sports, leisure, restaurants, gifts, days out, holidays, cinema, motoring, insurance, health care, gym memberships, and more

Up to six days of paid leave a year for volunteering

Enhanced maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave schemes, offering 100% pay for 26 weeks (after a qualifying period)

oWe champion a diverse and inclusive environment, where everyone can be themselves and give their best. We believe that by harnessing the power of different ideas, experiences, and perspectives, we can achieve our ambitions, together. If you have a disabilityor additional need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

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