Director of People and Culture at WasteCare Group
Head of Health & Safety Location: Head Office - WF6 1RL / Hybrid Hours: Full-Time About Us Established in 1980, the WasteCare Group now employs over 500 people based at 9 regional service centres and 8 recycling facilities throughout the UK. We collect and recycle over 200,000 tonnes of hazardous and difficult waste, on behalf of over 20,000 organisations annually throughout the UK. Our growth and success are due to our commitment to providing our clients with a first-class service combined with the highest environmental standards. As a private company, we are continually investing in innovative technology and sustainable growth. This has enabled us to combine a deep understanding of our clients’ requirements with a uniquely flexible service that can be readily tailored to any organisational requirement, within an evolving market and ever-changing regulation. To drive our growth, we are always looking for the best talent to join our teams across all our divisions. Job Description We are seeking the right person to develop and lead a national health, safety and quality team, focusing on our three pillars of Safety, Quality and Productivity. The Head of Health and Safety will support the respective Service and Recycling Centre Managers to operate to the highest standards in all that they do, while we ensure our business continues to operate compliantly and drive future improvements. Key Responsibilities Working in line with legislation and regulatory requirements, ensuring personnel are aware of their statutory duties and responsibilities. Ensure Wastecare are working in line with corporate and operational responsibilities and objectives. Promoting a health and safety culture of best practice, proactive collaboration and continuous improvement and development. Creating initiatives to reduce and prevent accidents on site. Ensure incidents and risk management systems are maintained, and procedures followed throughout the organisation and carry out accident/incident investigations in accordance with Company procedures. Using relevant management systems and KPI tools to improve reporting and reduction of LTA’s and RIDDOR. Audit and monitor H&S performance against legal requirements and company expectations, making recommendations for improvement. Carry out regular inspections of Wastecare sites to ensure compliance and that work is carried out in line with company policies, procedures, and requirements. Assist in the development and delivery of relevant Health & Safety Training alongside HR Function. Working with Head of Environment to maintain the Group compliance of CMS, ISO 27001, ISO 9001, ISO 14001 & ISO 45001 systems. Any other duties as reasonably required. Requirements You will have a NEBOSH General as a minimum. NEBOSH diploma or COTC qualifications undertaking obligatory CPD. Logistics and Waste operational experience preferred. Tech IOSH, Grad IOSH, CMIOSH, IEMA would be desirable. CMS, ISO 27001, ISO 9001, ISO 14001 & ISO 45001 Management systems and audit experience. Significant experience of managing Health and Safety, acting as responsible person and bringing a culture of Health and Safety to an organisation. Leadership Experience of managing personnel and projects. Strong IT Skills with applied knowledge of Microsoft Office Platforms. Technical health, safety and ISO environmental knowledge, applicable to the business and wider industry. A confident leader who can bring fresh, innovative ideas to the organisation. Ability to problem solve and demonstrable operational skills, a dynamic and flexible approach to situations, work practices and processes. Strategic thinker who is solution focused. Assured presenter to all levels within the organisation. Strong attention to detail. Personality Type Passionate
– We’re the best & most forward-thinking waste management company because we care about our colleagues and our customers. You’ll be passionate about delivering an exceptional service. Challenging
– We’re always looking to improve and don’t always see the best way; if you think you know a better way, we want to know. Determined
– Things aren’t always easy, and change is hard, but we need to keep evolving. You’ll want to see things through to completion, even when the going gets tough. Grounded
– We’re down to earth and straight talking; this isn’t a glamorous industry, but it is fascinating, and you’ll need to be comfortable dealing with a wide range of personalities. Intelligent
– Our business is complicated, and you’ll need to be able to pick things up quickly, even when they’re new concepts. Benefits include A genuinely interesting, varied and fast-moving work environment. 35 days holiday (including Bank Holidays). Discounts on our recycled IT and domestic appliances.
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Head of Health & Safety Location: Head Office - WF6 1RL / Hybrid Hours: Full-Time About Us Established in 1980, the WasteCare Group now employs over 500 people based at 9 regional service centres and 8 recycling facilities throughout the UK. We collect and recycle over 200,000 tonnes of hazardous and difficult waste, on behalf of over 20,000 organisations annually throughout the UK. Our growth and success are due to our commitment to providing our clients with a first-class service combined with the highest environmental standards. As a private company, we are continually investing in innovative technology and sustainable growth. This has enabled us to combine a deep understanding of our clients’ requirements with a uniquely flexible service that can be readily tailored to any organisational requirement, within an evolving market and ever-changing regulation. To drive our growth, we are always looking for the best talent to join our teams across all our divisions. Job Description We are seeking the right person to develop and lead a national health, safety and quality team, focusing on our three pillars of Safety, Quality and Productivity. The Head of Health and Safety will support the respective Service and Recycling Centre Managers to operate to the highest standards in all that they do, while we ensure our business continues to operate compliantly and drive future improvements. Key Responsibilities Working in line with legislation and regulatory requirements, ensuring personnel are aware of their statutory duties and responsibilities. Ensure Wastecare are working in line with corporate and operational responsibilities and objectives. Promoting a health and safety culture of best practice, proactive collaboration and continuous improvement and development. Creating initiatives to reduce and prevent accidents on site. Ensure incidents and risk management systems are maintained, and procedures followed throughout the organisation and carry out accident/incident investigations in accordance with Company procedures. Using relevant management systems and KPI tools to improve reporting and reduction of LTA’s and RIDDOR. Audit and monitor H&S performance against legal requirements and company expectations, making recommendations for improvement. Carry out regular inspections of Wastecare sites to ensure compliance and that work is carried out in line with company policies, procedures, and requirements. Assist in the development and delivery of relevant Health & Safety Training alongside HR Function. Working with Head of Environment to maintain the Group compliance of CMS, ISO 27001, ISO 9001, ISO 14001 & ISO 45001 systems. Any other duties as reasonably required. Requirements You will have a NEBOSH General as a minimum. NEBOSH diploma or COTC qualifications undertaking obligatory CPD. Logistics and Waste operational experience preferred. Tech IOSH, Grad IOSH, CMIOSH, IEMA would be desirable. CMS, ISO 27001, ISO 9001, ISO 14001 & ISO 45001 Management systems and audit experience. Significant experience of managing Health and Safety, acting as responsible person and bringing a culture of Health and Safety to an organisation. Leadership Experience of managing personnel and projects. Strong IT Skills with applied knowledge of Microsoft Office Platforms. Technical health, safety and ISO environmental knowledge, applicable to the business and wider industry. A confident leader who can bring fresh, innovative ideas to the organisation. Ability to problem solve and demonstrable operational skills, a dynamic and flexible approach to situations, work practices and processes. Strategic thinker who is solution focused. Assured presenter to all levels within the organisation. Strong attention to detail. Personality Type Passionate
– We’re the best & most forward-thinking waste management company because we care about our colleagues and our customers. You’ll be passionate about delivering an exceptional service. Challenging
– We’re always looking to improve and don’t always see the best way; if you think you know a better way, we want to know. Determined
– Things aren’t always easy, and change is hard, but we need to keep evolving. You’ll want to see things through to completion, even when the going gets tough. Grounded
– We’re down to earth and straight talking; this isn’t a glamorous industry, but it is fascinating, and you’ll need to be comfortable dealing with a wide range of personalities. Intelligent
– Our business is complicated, and you’ll need to be able to pick things up quickly, even when they’re new concepts. Benefits include A genuinely interesting, varied and fast-moving work environment. 35 days holiday (including Bank Holidays). Discounts on our recycled IT and domestic appliances.
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