Health & Safety Assistant Manager ? The Health & Safety Assistant Manager at EMS Healthcare will play a crucial role in supporting the development, implementation, and maintenance of health and safety protocols across the organisation. Your main duties will include: Support Health and Safety Initiatives:
Assist in developing and maintaining health and safety management systems to ensure compliance with relevant legislation and regulatory bodies. Attend and keep record of Health and Safety Monthly Audit and Meeting. Maintain record of Fire, Emergency light and Legionella test. Risk Assessment and Management:
Conduct risk assessments, audits, and reviews to identify potential hazards, and implement appropriate control measures to mitigate risks. Manage all COSHH Risk Assessments and ensure PPE are worn appropriately across the business. Incident Investigation:
Assist in investigating incidents and accidents, ensuring timely production of corrective and preventative action plans to prevent recurrence. Policy Development:
Contribute to the development and improvement of health and safety policies and procedures, ensuring they are up-to-date and effectively communicated across the organisation. Training and Development:
Participate in the training and development of staff members, promoting a culture of health and safety awareness and compliance. Compliance Monitoring:
Monitor and audit compliance with health and safety policies, procedures, and legislation, providing advice and guidance as necessary. Reporting:
Prepare and present reports on health and safety performance, including statistics on accidents and incidents, to senior management. Experience - Essential: Previous experience in a health and safety role, preferably within a healthcare or similar environment. Strong understanding of health and safety legislation, regulations, and best practices. A relevant qualification in Occupational Health and Safety, such as an NVQ/SVQ Level 3 in Occupational Health and Safety Practice. Experience - Preferable: Possession of a NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent is often required. Key Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage staff at all levels. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and proficiency in using relevant software applications. Other Requirements: Full UK residency and hold a valid driving license and have suitable transport provisions (public transport is not recommended due to location of offices). Able to travel throughout the UK and Overseas if required. The role may require a combination of office-based work and travel to various sites, depending on organizational needs. Flexibility to work outside regular office hours may be necessary to meet the demands of the position. Want to know a bit more about us? We are a people-first organisation and we're proud to do what is right and sustainable for our people, community, and environment. Our colleagues are our champions, and we have a colleague committee that drives progress for us as a business. We have designated champions in areas including community, environment, mental health, diversity, and inclusion. From volunteering days helping our local community, to fundraising events supporting our charity of the year (chosen by our employee of the year), we work together to create meaningful change. 94% of our colleagues agree that EMS Healthcare has a positive impact on society. 90% of our colleagues say EMS Healthcare is a great place to work. With 1 mental health first aider for every 10 colleagues and activities throughout the year, wherever our employees are based, we make time to promote positive mental health. Benefits: Flexible hours and days negotiable (up to FTE of 39.5). Bank holidays, plus 25 days annual leave, increasing to 28 after 5 years. 1 Occasion Day each year; this could be your child’s first day of school, their nativity play, or your own birthday – the choice is yours! Opportunity to buy 5 additional annual leave days. Enhanced maternity and paternity leave. A health scheme funded by EMS Healthcare, where you can claim back health treatments including dental, massages and physiotherapy. From leisure to home appliances and clothes - everyone gets access to personalised benefits, rewards, and discounts via a Benefits Hub. Every employee gets a birthday gift each year from the company. Long-service awards.
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