HSEQ Manager

HW Martin Fencing and Forestry Ltd

Job Title: HSEQ Manager

Company: HW Martin Fencing and Forestry Ltd

Locations: Blackwell covering Midlands/National

Salary: Competitive with benefits – 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays, Fully paid Company Pension, Company Vehicle/Car Allowance, Discretionary Bonus, Life Assurance & Employee Assistance Programme

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

About H. W. Martin Group

From the very first local fencing contracts of the early 1970’s to the multi discipline national contracts of today is a journey throughout which we have always strived to exceed our client’s expectations.

We have a trained and certificated workforce of over 1,000 who deliver works and support services from design, through to build and onward maintenance for the transport and waste recycling infrastructure of the UK. With 16 substantial operations centres from Devon to Durham and from Kent to North Lanarkshire and from our head office facility in Derbyshire, we provide a truly national coverage.

The Martin Group work in partnership with our clients to self- deliver integrated, valued, and sustainable solutions to clients such as Highways England, Network Rail and Local Authorities.

About HW Martin Fencing and Forestry Ltd

As specialists in fencing and vegetation management, we are used to working with leading civil engineering contractors, highway authorities and rail networks. Since 1996, we have concentrated much of our resources on the railway industry and have steadily increased our share of work to the point where we are now a principal contractor on over three quarters of the railway network.

We have also been providing a comprehensive range of vegetation management services and solutions for over 20 years. In recent years, we have introduced a dedicated ecology department and are now able to provide a complete package for ecological and vegetation management that enhances our capability to provide an efficient holistic service.

The Role:

Act as the “Health, Safety, Quality & Environmental Conscience” for the company, ensuring that legislation and standards are complied with and, advise the Director responsible for safety on changes in legislation, results of safety monitoring, etc.

Duties & Responsibilities: 

Meet with prospective and existing clients, representatives of the HSE / ORR etc

Assist the Director and management team in the process of tendering for new work, with inputs for health, safety, and environmental issues.

Assist the Director responsible for safety, by providing advice on health, safety, quality, and environmental issues involving the company.

Monitor the health, safety and environmental performance of the company.

Assist the management team in reviewing organisational changes to ensure that health, safety, quality, and environmental performance is not compromised, or in breach of the company PC Licence, RISQS Accreditation and all other management system accreditations.

Assist the management team in reviewing the company systems and processes to ensure that they are fit for purpose.

Liaison with H W Martin (Plant) Ltd over supply and maintenance of fencing and forestry company plant

Liaison with H W Martin (Waste) Ltd over the disposal of fencing and forestry company waste

Assist the Director responsible for quality to promote quality systems in the fencing company.

Providing guidance to the business on ALO arrangements

Developing the ALO management process, documentation, and safe systems of work

Liaison with industry stakeholders including representing HW Martin Fencing Contactors Ltd on any Industry Working Groups

Manage the periodic RISQS, PC Licence and management system accreditation audits.

Any interfaces with the ORR

Advise the Director Responsible for Safety on changes in legislation or standards affecting Health & Safety and the Environment.

Draft policy, instructions, and procedures etc, on behalf of the Directors Responsible for Safety and Quality.

Investigate major or high-risk accidents and incidents and prepare a report for the Director Responsible for Safety.

Champion the management of Close Call reporting and Site Assurance audits to strengthen the businesses safety culture and identify opportunities for improvement

Oversee the procurement and Issue Personal Protective Equipment, etc, appropriate to the needs of all employees in the fencing organisation.

Oversee the procurement of suitable training suppliers.

Oversee the provision of suitable training courses for training and re-certification, in accordance with the company training strategy.

Oversee the procurement of suitable and qualified medical, and drugs and alcohol testing, staff.

Oversee the provision of medicals and random D & A tests.

Oversee the controlled distribution of key company documents concerning safety, quality and the environment.

Carry out and document risk assessments for fencing operations and associated works.

Carry out safety checks on employees carrying out the erection of fencing and associated works.

Ensuring the personal safety of themselves and other

Use personal safety equipment that has been supplied in the correct manner and ensure that it is safe and fit for purpose.

Maintain a safe working environment.

EDUCATION

Health, Safety and Environment CITB test for Managers and Professionals

NEBOSH Construction Certificate (Member of IOSH)

IEMA Environmental (PIEMA)

Internal Auditor ISO 9001

Personal Track Safety

EXPERIENCE

At least 3 years’ experience in a similar HSEQ or compliance role.

At least 2 years' experience holding a Sentinel Card and previous experience on highways and Tier 1 construction sites

Experience in risk management - identifying emerging risks and managing ongoing risks.

Understanding and experience of Principle Contractor License and RISQS audit.

Understanding of business process review/audit including implementation of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001

Knowledge of data security, GDPR, IT systems and document management

Experience of good corporate social responsibility practices & principles

SKILLS

Good communication skills

Positive ‘can do’ attitude.

Positive attitude towards Health and Safety, industry guidance and technical standards.

Strong ‘Team-working’ ethic.

Experience of MS Office - Word and Excel and SharePoint

Ability to multi-task and prioritise projects.

Next Steps:

If you are looking for a new challenge and feel you have the skills, education and enthusiasm required to undertake this vital role, Please submit your CV or use our application form below and submit your details.

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