Established for over 45 years and now one of the largest engineering and fabrication companies in the UK, WEC Group Ltd requires a professional Health & Safety Manager to join our team at our headquarters in Darwen, Lancashire.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced and motivated Health & Safety Manager, who can improve the Health and safety systems and culture within a dynamic and rapidly expanding engineering company.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE

• Qualified to NEBOSH as a minimum.
• Knowledge of CDM requirements is beneficial.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to lead improvements.
• Must have held a similar position previously.
• Previous health & safety experience within an engineering environment is beneficial.
• A high level of IT skills, including Microsoft word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• A full UK driving licence.

• Ensuring the company is compliant and up to date with all relevant legislation and regulations.
• Ensure the company remain compliant to ISO 45001:2018 and ISO 14001:2015.
• Lead and provide advice on any health & safety improvements to ensure the safety of all personnel and visitors.
• Conduct audits throughout the group in line with current accreditations.
• Conduct toolbox talks throughout the group.
• Conduct health & safety awareness training when required.
• Host external accreditation audits.
• Conduct safety inspections throughout the group.
• Coordinating risk assessments and ensuring they are current and effective within all departments.
• Monitor the accident and incident system and make improvements if needed.
• Continue to improve the health & safety within the company.
• Control and investigate any Health & Safety claims or complaints.
• Provide regular updates to top management of any key improvements and issues.
• Travelling between sites within the WEC Group will be required.
• Any other health & safety related duties as and when required.