Head of Health & Safety

Summary

Due to our continued growth, YASA is looking for a Head of Health & Safety to manage our Health & Safety function across the business. We are looking for a Head of Health & Safety to take responsibility for HSE strategy as the business continues to expand across its multiple sites. You will be working in a lead role being responsible for all aspects of HSE work within the company, across multiple sites. You will focus on building a positive H&S culture across the business as well as monitoring areas of non-compliance or opportunities to reduce risk. You will be the lead for all H&S strategy, policies, procedures, legal obligations, and training whilst maintaining a problem-solving approach.

• Promoting a positive Health & Safety culture across the manufacturing and office sites, encouraging staff to adopt and comply with current safety legislation and ensuring policies are adhered to.
• Conducting HSE inspections, site inspections, risk assessments and compliance audits in line with the business strategy, and supporting effective close out of any actions arising.
• Management of the H&S strategy, developing internal policies, and preparing summary reports for the Board.
• Writing of QHSE standards/procedures for inclusion within a safety and environmental management system.
• Manage and maintain the HSE committee reviewing audits, HSE policies, working practices, and safety procedures.
• Interface with regulatory authorities and insurers on key matters such as fire risk assessment and certification, emergency planning and safety improvement plans.
• Providing managers and employees with information on legislative and corporate compliance, advising on ways of meeting statutory requirements and Corporate HSE Policies, HSE guidance and codes of practice.
• Responsible for overseeing all HSE training to help our employees meet compliance and raise HSE responsibility. Leading or sourcing training as required, working with the L&D Coordinator to ensure the effective role of out training needs.
• Ensuring our Property & Facilities are safe and compliant, including adherence to all Health and Safety requirements, legislation, and company standards.
• Managing supplier and contractual relationships across H&S ensuring they meet our quality standards.
• Taking the lead on environmental standards and management system, promoting an environmentally conscious approach to work.
• Lead by example and mentor and motivate your team to deliver a positive H&S culture as well as excellent facilities.
• Providing support and data to the Quality Team with ISO audits and compliance.
• Keeping up to date with new legislation and maintaining a high-level knowledge of HSE legislation and any changes that may affect the business.

To succeed in this role, we believe you'll need:

• NEBOSH Diploma/NCRQ Diploma or equivalent, i.e. NVQ Level 5 or 6 or accredited degree.
• Strong knowledge and experience of auditing and membership of the IIRSM
• Demonstrable experience of delivering effective health and safety management within an engineering/manufacturing environment.
• Experience in conducting accident investigations and health and safety inspections/audits.
• Flexible in their approach to work, desire to thrive in a dynamic and exciting fast-moving environment.
• Ability to operate under own cognisance and, on occasion, with limited information.
• Strong communication skills (both written and verbal), good collaboration skills, and the ability to work effectively across teams.
• Organised and self-motivated with the determination to succeed.
• Willingness to travel as required.
• Demonstrable experience in monitoring and analysis of an HSE management system performance.
• Experience and knowledge of ISO9001 and ISO14001.

Though not expected, it would be very beneficial if you have:

• Experience in managing HSE across multi-site facilities.
• Experience working within a Tier 1 supplier environment.

Our mission is to lead the design and delivery of the best electric motor technology available. We believe that diversity of thought, and experience is a key driver of innovation. Research shows that while men apply to jobs if they meet ~60% of criteria, women and those in traditionally underrepresented groups tend to only apply if they check all boxes. So if you think you have what it takes but don’t meet every single point, please still get in touch. We’d love to have an initial chat and see if you could add value. 

Benefits

• Discretionary bonus
• 28 days’ holiday
• Pension scheme
• Private medical plan with Bupa
• 4 x death in service
• Company car scheme

About YASA

YASA, a Mercedes Benz group company, is leading the way in EV Motor Revolution with our patented and unique Axial Flux Technology. Our motor is more powerful, lighter, and smaller than our competitors. Our spirit of innovation drives us to continually explore and test new technologies, a mindset that exists from early-stage R&D projects through to manufacturing optimisation. We stay true to the freedom and flexibility that drove our success as a start-up, alongside having the stability, security, and roadmap of an established organisation.