Health & Safety Manager

at  UK Timber Ltd

JOB OVERVIEW

UK Timber Ltd are a family orientated, fast growing, professional Timber merchant and Joinery manufacturer who have operated in Corby since 2002. We are a nationwide supplier and producer of a vast range of domestic and European timber products.
Due to our ongoing growth, we currently have a fantastic opportunity for a Health & Safety Manager.
As the Health and Safety Manager you will champion and promote health and safety awareness across the sites. You will be responsible for implementing and overseeing safety protocols, conducting risk assessments, and developing strategies to minimise hazards. This position demands a proactive approach to mitigate potential risks, ensuring the well-being of all workers and adherence to legal requirements.
The Role:
· Being responsible for the review, updating and development of our health and safety policies and procedures. Ensuring our legal compliance with Health & Safety legislation.
· Review and generate risk assessments/safety inspections to identify hazards, potential risks and recommend effective control measures.
· Review and generate SOPs to ensure processes are carried out safely.
· Raise the levels of safety engagement, awareness, and visual management in the workplace.
· Design, deliver and review training programs to enhance awareness and promote a culture of safety within the organisation.
· Investigate accidents, strikes, near misses and incidents and ensure all documentation is updated and recommendations for preventive actions.
· Monitor and review health and safety performance, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions.
· Stay up to date with new regulations and advancements and make recommendations for their implementation.
· Maintain the Risk Register, organise statutory inspections.
· Carry out necessary checks to include fire alarms, fire extinguishers, water temperature, legionella, emergency lighting, first aid and asbestos.
· To review and assess our subcontractors RAMS, training records and insurances.
· New starter Health and Safety inductions

Please refer the Job description for details