Health and Safety Lead

Location: Vetchberry - Witton, Birmingham

Salary: Competitive

Vacancy Type: Permanent - Full Time

We are seeking a proactive and motivated HSE Advisor to support our QHSE Manager in maintaining and continuously improving Health, Safety, and Environmental standards across the plant.

In this role, you will play a key part in implementing new HSE processes and initiatives, ensuring compliance, and fostering a strong culture of safety. You will build effective working relationships with employees at all levels, as well as contractors, to promote best practices and drive engagement.

Key responsibilities include conducting internal audits, carrying out risk assessments, delivering safety training, and supporting ongoing HSE improvement activities. You will also act as a trusted advisor, championing safe behaviours and ensuring a safe and compliant working environment for all.

The hours are 37 a week working between the hours of 8am-6pm.

This role will be working across both our Vetchberry site in Witton and our Fabrications site in Cradley Heath.

Key Responsibilities

Ensure that all Health, Safety and Environmental policies, procedures, rules and regulations are adhered to and communicated.

Ensure full and accurate health and safety and training records are maintained.

Establish and maintain a full programme of documented health & safety inspections, audits and checks.

Conduct regular risk assessments of the workplace activities, identifying potential hazards, and implementing controls to mitigate risks.

Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of risk control measures and adjust as necessary.

Investigate accidents, near misses, and other safety incidents to determine root causes, and implement corrective actions.

Prepare and maintain accurate records of all safety-related incidents and produce reports for management as required.

Implement proactive and reactive safety measures as required.

Provide practical competent advice to the workforce, supervisors and managers on HSW matters.

Complete internal and subcontractor audits, and set actions to address the root cause of any findings in relation to audits and investigations.

Update and manage the HSE KPI’s in line with the company objectives.

Promote a positive safety culture within Thyssenkrupp, encouraging active participation and ownership of safety responsibilities at all levels.

Engage with employees and management to raise awareness of safety issues and foster a proactive approach to risk management.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

Professional certifications such as NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent.

Proven experience in a health and safety role, preferably within the manufacturing industry.

In-depth knowledge of UK health & safety legislation, regulations, and standards.

Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess risks and develop effective control measures.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.

Proficient in conducting safety training sessions and delivering presentations.

An approachable, flexible and pro-active individual who all employees feel they can approach for assistance in any safety matter.

Ability to work independently on a project.

Strong attention to detail.

Willingness to undertake further training and study as required

A full UK driving licence and own transport.

Job Benefits

25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

Company bonus scheme

Advantageous pension scheme

Learning & Development opportunities

Employee high street vouchers & discounts 

Employee Assistance Programme

Occupational health & health surveillance

Length of Service Awards

Christmas savings scheme

Eye care vouchers

Wellbeing events

Recognition Portal

Rewards Portal

Company events

Car Salary Exchange Scheme

Company share schemes

Christmas Closedown

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for thyssenkrupp Materials, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.

Please note that we reserve the right to remove this advert prior to the advertised expiry date, dependent on the level of response received.  You are therefore advised to apply at your earliest convenience. Due to the volume of applications we receive, we are unable to supply individual feedback at the CV review stage.