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Head of Health, Safety & Sustainability
| Posting date: | 24 April 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive (depending on experience and qualifications) |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 24 May 2024 |
| Location: | Cheshire, CW2 6EH |
| Company: | Unipart Rail |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 1179 |
Summary
Job Advert
Main Purpose
In this role you will be responsible for providing technical Health, Safety and Sustainability (HSS) support to individual sites,
business units and projects, whilst promoting the principle that effective management of health, safety and sustainability is an
integral part of efficient business and operational management. This role involves setting the direction for Health, Safety and
Sustainability across the business, whilst also taking a collaborative approach to ensure continuity with the wider Unipart
Group.
You will provide leadership across all levels of the business, co-ordinate the Health, Safety and Sustainability activities and
lead the regional H&S team(s) to facilitate implementation of policies and procedures to the required legislative standards and
best practice guidance across multiple sites within Unipart Rail Ltd (URL) and Unipart Technologies Group (UTG) Business.
The role covers both Domestic and International site operations. Sites currently within URL include, Doncaster (2), Southport,
Crewe and Coventry (UK), Binghamton (US) and Sydney (AUS). UTG sites include Sheffield, Leeds, Stockport and Harrogate (UK).
Reporting to the Engineering Director, you will have responsiblility for leading the Health & Safety and Environment team (5
direct reports). You will be located in the North West of England, within a commutable distance to our main manufacturing sites
with regular travel to our UK sites required. Some international travel may be required.
You will work closely with the senior leadership team across the business to ensure that HSS is managed within all site(s) and
facilities and with Unipart Group H&S and Sustainability teams and represent rail in Group steering meetings for these forums.
Main Responsibilities
Management of the Health, Safety and Sustainability (HSS) System
* Support the business in deploying and implementing HSS initiatives, policies and procedures across all sites (UK and
Internationally).
* Advise senior leaders on Health and Safety, and Sustainability Legislation and other relevant compliance obligations.
* Ensure safe methods of working, prevention of hazards to health and suitability of plant, protective equipment and put in place
adequate control measures.
* Initiate timely and appropriate actions in emergency situations, contact and communicate effectively with all relevant internal
and external stakeholders.
* Monitor and support accident recording and investigation processes, ensuring all incidents are reported in accordance with
Group HSS policies.
* Ensure all sites have appropriate risk assessments in place such as PUWER/LOLER/COSHH as required including on-site contractor
works and facility improvements.
* Support General Managers and Directors for all locations in the development of objectives and targets for HSS activities within
agreed budgets.
* Implement the required HSS training programmes and ensure competency and training records are kept up to date.
* Manage the Unipart Group sustainability objectives and lead, deliver the rail sustainability target contributions for the
various scope definitions.
* Deliver HSS reports / feedback with relevant Director(s) at the agreed frequency.
* Drive positive safety behavior across the business, instilling a positive health, safety and sustainability culture at all
levels.
Monitoring and Measuring the Health, Safety and Sustainability (HSS) System
* Ensure all required HSS documentation is provided to meet Unipart Rail and Unipart Group reporting requirements.
* Ensure each site has appropriate safety management and performance reporting. Regularly review and report accident trends for
Business Units and Site(s).
* Report HSS concerns to Rail and Group leadership teams and various operating boards as required.
* Monitoring the effectiveness of the Company Safety Policy by carrying out inspections in association with site management and
providing written reports of such inspections.
* Complete Health and Safety Audits including internal, ISO 45001/14001surveilliance audits, British Safety Council 5* and annual
HSS submissions i.e. RoSPA and Swords of Honour.
* Continuously improving health, safety and environmental management systems.
* Ensure effective use of the Unipart Way and lean culture to drive Continuous Improvement.
* Manage and maintain the H&S department Communication Cell and appropriate metrics.
Essential Criteria:
* NEBOSH Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety.
* Chartered Member of IOSH
* Understanding of Legislative HSE requirements (UK, USA, Australia)
* Operating and leading teams with multi-site HSE responsibilities.
* Delivering HSE in operational manufacturing, warehouse and office environments.
* Track record of working at all levels, from senior managers to the factory floor
* Ability to use good numerical skills with the ability to conduct trend analysis.
* Excellent organisational, communication and presentation skills
* Ability to engage at all levels (internally and externally)
* Driving license
Benefits
* Competitive salary & benefits packagae
* Pension and death in service provisions for employees in pension scheme
* 25 Days Hols (plus Bank Holidays)
* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
* Health and Wellbeing Initiatives
* Employee offers and discounts from various retailers
* Recognition events and rewards
Unipart Rail
We have a long heritage in the rail industry based on decades of experience, we have continuous improvement plans to embrace
innovation in both products and business techniques to ensure that we remain the first and best choice for our customers. Our
focus on Technology in our products, services and solutions places us at the forefront of industry 4.0 and in our Technology &
Product Solutions and Supply Chain Solutions, delivering value for our customers.
Unipart Rail is part of the Unipart Group, one of Europe's leading independent logistics’ companies that employs more than 9,000
employees worldwide and has an annual turnover of more than £1 billion.
Main Purpose
In this role you will be responsible for providing technical Health, Safety and Sustainability (HSS) support to individual sites,
business units and projects, whilst promoting the principle that effective management of health, safety and sustainability is an
integral part of efficient business and operational management. This role involves setting the direction for Health, Safety and
Sustainability across the business, whilst also taking a collaborative approach to ensure continuity with the wider Unipart
Group.
You will provide leadership across all levels of the business, co-ordinate the Health, Safety and Sustainability activities and
lead the regional H&S team(s) to facilitate implementation of policies and procedures to the required legislative standards and
best practice guidance across multiple sites within Unipart Rail Ltd (URL) and Unipart Technologies Group (UTG) Business.
The role covers both Domestic and International site operations. Sites currently within URL include, Doncaster (2), Southport,
Crewe and Coventry (UK), Binghamton (US) and Sydney (AUS). UTG sites include Sheffield, Leeds, Stockport and Harrogate (UK).
Reporting to the Engineering Director, you will have responsiblility for leading the Health & Safety and Environment team (5
direct reports). You will be located in the North West of England, within a commutable distance to our main manufacturing sites
with regular travel to our UK sites required. Some international travel may be required.
You will work closely with the senior leadership team across the business to ensure that HSS is managed within all site(s) and
facilities and with Unipart Group H&S and Sustainability teams and represent rail in Group steering meetings for these forums.
Main Responsibilities
Management of the Health, Safety and Sustainability (HSS) System
* Support the business in deploying and implementing HSS initiatives, policies and procedures across all sites (UK and
Internationally).
* Advise senior leaders on Health and Safety, and Sustainability Legislation and other relevant compliance obligations.
* Ensure safe methods of working, prevention of hazards to health and suitability of plant, protective equipment and put in place
adequate control measures.
* Initiate timely and appropriate actions in emergency situations, contact and communicate effectively with all relevant internal
and external stakeholders.
* Monitor and support accident recording and investigation processes, ensuring all incidents are reported in accordance with
Group HSS policies.
* Ensure all sites have appropriate risk assessments in place such as PUWER/LOLER/COSHH as required including on-site contractor
works and facility improvements.
* Support General Managers and Directors for all locations in the development of objectives and targets for HSS activities within
agreed budgets.
* Implement the required HSS training programmes and ensure competency and training records are kept up to date.
* Manage the Unipart Group sustainability objectives and lead, deliver the rail sustainability target contributions for the
various scope definitions.
* Deliver HSS reports / feedback with relevant Director(s) at the agreed frequency.
* Drive positive safety behavior across the business, instilling a positive health, safety and sustainability culture at all
levels.
Monitoring and Measuring the Health, Safety and Sustainability (HSS) System
* Ensure all required HSS documentation is provided to meet Unipart Rail and Unipart Group reporting requirements.
* Ensure each site has appropriate safety management and performance reporting. Regularly review and report accident trends for
Business Units and Site(s).
* Report HSS concerns to Rail and Group leadership teams and various operating boards as required.
* Monitoring the effectiveness of the Company Safety Policy by carrying out inspections in association with site management and
providing written reports of such inspections.
* Complete Health and Safety Audits including internal, ISO 45001/14001surveilliance audits, British Safety Council 5* and annual
HSS submissions i.e. RoSPA and Swords of Honour.
* Continuously improving health, safety and environmental management systems.
* Ensure effective use of the Unipart Way and lean culture to drive Continuous Improvement.
* Manage and maintain the H&S department Communication Cell and appropriate metrics.
Essential Criteria:
* NEBOSH Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety.
* Chartered Member of IOSH
* Understanding of Legislative HSE requirements (UK, USA, Australia)
* Operating and leading teams with multi-site HSE responsibilities.
* Delivering HSE in operational manufacturing, warehouse and office environments.
* Track record of working at all levels, from senior managers to the factory floor
* Ability to use good numerical skills with the ability to conduct trend analysis.
* Excellent organisational, communication and presentation skills
* Ability to engage at all levels (internally and externally)
* Driving license
Benefits
* Competitive salary & benefits packagae
* Pension and death in service provisions for employees in pension scheme
* 25 Days Hols (plus Bank Holidays)
* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
* Health and Wellbeing Initiatives
* Employee offers and discounts from various retailers
* Recognition events and rewards
Unipart Rail
We have a long heritage in the rail industry based on decades of experience, we have continuous improvement plans to embrace
innovation in both products and business techniques to ensure that we remain the first and best choice for our customers. Our
focus on Technology in our products, services and solutions places us at the forefront of industry 4.0 and in our Technology &
Product Solutions and Supply Chain Solutions, delivering value for our customers.
Unipart Rail is part of the Unipart Group, one of Europe's leading independent logistics’ companies that employs more than 9,000
employees worldwide and has an annual turnover of more than £1 billion.