Health And Safety Manager

Are you a passionate Health & Safety professional seeking an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic and innovative organisation? Look no further! T V S D, a world leader in testing, inspection and certification, and technical consultancy, is seeking a skilled Health & Safety Manager to join our dedicated team in East Kilbride. With over 75 years' experience in the UK, T V S D provides peace of mind that products are safe, reliable, and compliant across various industries.

As the Health & Safety Manager for our East Kilbride facilities, you will play a pivotal role in developing, implementing, and leading robust Health & Safety management & practice. This role reports to the UK H&S Manager, but functionally you will be the principal advisor to the T V S D National Engineering Laboratory leadership team for all matters related to H&S. Your expertise will contribute to ensuring a safe, healthy, and sustainable work environment for our team. This is a full-time role based on our East Kilbride site. However, our flexible working policy is applicable for all employees from day one of employment, therefore, please do not hesitate to discuss preferred working patterns with the team.

You will be responsible for:

• Collaborating with management and employees to lead the development, implementation and maintenance of effective health and safety policies and procedures.
• Conducting regular inspections and risk assessments to identify potential hazards and risks and provide recommendations for corrective actions.
• Staying up to date with relevant health and safety regulations and standards and to ensure company compliance.
• Delivering training sessions and workshops to educate employees about safe work practices and procedures.
• Investigating and reporting on accidents, incidents, and near-misses, identifying root causes and suggesting preventive measures.
• Assisting in the development of emergency response plans and procedures.
• Ownership of safety records and documentation.
• Providing expert advice and guidance on health and safety matters to all levels of the organization.
• Chairing local Health and Safety Committee meetings.

Essential Criteria:

• We are looking for candidates with the following qualifications and skills:
• Experience in Health & Safety within an engineering or process industries environment.
• Sound knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and regulations (e.g., electrical systems, chemicals, working at height, pressure systems, etc.).
• Minimum Level 3 Health and Safety qualification (NEBOSH GC, NCRQ or equivalent).
• Membership of a recognized professional body (IOSH, IIRSM, IEMA).
• Familiarity with ISO 45001 standards.
• A pragmatic approach to risk management.
• Accident and incident investigation knowledge.
• Strong interpersonal and report writing skills.
• Proficiency in IT.

Desirable Criteria:

• The following qualifications and experiences are advantageous:
• Level 5/6 qualification in Health, Safety, or Environmental subject (NEBOSH, NCRQ).
• Level 5/6 qualification (Degree, HNC/HND, or equivalent) in an engineering or scientific discipline.
• Experience in implementing or managing safety and environmental policies.

If you are passionate about making a difference in Health & Safety practices, we want to hear from you! Join our team and be part of our journey to shape a safer and more sustainable future.

Further Information

T V S D in the UK offers a competitive salary and benefits package that includes a minimum of 33 days holiday entitlement (for full-time employees, including public holidays), a contributory Group Personal Pension Plan and a non-contributory Group Life Assurance Scheme. We also offer various Salary Exchange/Sacrifice schemes (buying/selling holiday, cycle to work scheme, pensions), incentive schemes and comprehensive wellbeing support (Employee Assistance Programme, Dental Scheme and Occupational Health services). Dependent on their role, employees may also be eligible for hybrid/permanent homeworking, a Company Car/Car Allowance and Private Medical Insurance.