HSE Manager - Manufacturing, Killingworth

COMPANY DESCRIPTION, PROFILE AND SCOPE OF ROLE: Our client is an established award winning manufacturer and leader in their field. Working as a key member of the HR/HSE department and reporting directly to the Senior/Human Resource Manager the successful candidate will have dual role supporting both the Senior/HR Manager and Environmental Manager. With a working knowledge of OHSAS 18001/ISO45001 systems and continuous improvement, you will assist with and actively contribute to the HSE function. Additionally you will support relevant HSE HR related activities. KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: * Ensure HSE improvements are identified, corrective & preventative actions are taken and sustained. * Day to day assistance in all HSE/HR functions (e.g. Investigations, administration, guidance, participation ) * Provide ground work for legal issues in both HSE/HR * Interviews and assessment centres, training, appraisal scheme administration * Reward and recognition (suggestions) * Training and development (monitoring/support/control) * Person will be a key member of the HR/HSE department * Compiling & delivering internal H&S training packages * Coordinating employee exposure monitoring programmes * Supervisory/Man Management * H.R. Functions - day to day guidance/support on HR Company policies and procedures (eg. discipline, absence management, return to work interviews, occupational health assessments etc) * Recruitment (interviewing / assessments testing) * Performance management (objective setting / appraisals) * Risk assessments - auditing existing and developing new ones * COSHH - updating assessments and sourcing new safety data sheets * Root cause investigation with accidents/incidents * Internal auditing * Face fit testing QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES: ESSENTIAL * IOSHH/NEBOSH (Health, Safety and Environmental Degree Preferred NOT Essential) * Working knowledge of OHSAS 18001/ISO45001 systems PREFERRED NOT ESSENTIAL Working knowledge of ISO 14001 systems and/or ISO 9001 systems / Supervisory/Man Management Working in a Manufacturing Environment / Knowledge of cooling towers / legionella control / Responsible Persons training / Knowledge of REACH Regulations / Principles of lean tools (5S / SOPs etc) / Environmental awareness ? e.g. permits / regulations / ISO 14001 Details of Package: From £38.000 to 45,000 (Depending on Experience) + Bonus + Benefits (Bonus up to 10%) Mon to Fri 0800 to 1700 with Flexible working