Head of Environment, Health, and Safety

To develop a formal schedule of HSE activities to confirm a pro-active approach to HSE management

Ensure procedures are fulfilled by personnel with delegated duties including First Aiders, Fire Marshals, Managers, Risk Assessments, Safe Systems of Work etc.

Investigate the circumstances and causes of accidents and take necessary steps to prevent a recurrence.

Maintain and implement the companies Health and Safety management system

Co-ordination of regular yard and vessel inspections, checking compliance with policies, procedures and company working practices to ensure they are being properly implemented and adhered to; providing regular reporting, including recommendations and improvement plans as required.

Liaison with HR department for initiating and co-ordinating training plan and updating information and audit requirements.

Managing and completion of incidents, near misses and accidents and produce statistics for managers as well as identifying ways or reducing or eliminating these in the future

Prepares all legal documentation as required.

Investigate and report all accidents within the timeframe set by Ferguson Marine and the Health and Safety Executive.

Manage and facilitate all corrective and preventative actions required.

Manage and control Yard Permit Office

Ensure yard / ships fire systems are audited.

To provide both a suitable level of support and challenge, across the business, to maintain safe systems, including provision of specialist advice, coaching and practical support.

Ensure fire plans up to date.

Ensure fire extinguishers are managed and in date.

Prepare monthly reports on incidents, accidents and non-conformance etc to the Head of Production.

Co-ordination of the Emergency Response Team to ensure adequate cover at all times.

Working closely with the Facilities Manager to ensure all regular safety related checks and controls are robustly maintained, including for example: testing of fire alarm system, annual fire evacuation, firefighting equipment, Check, tagging of lifting equipment and scaffolding.

To work within all business areas to ensure health and safety standards are appropriately implemented within their areas of control and are sufficiently robust for anticipated demands.

Co-ordinate the issuing of notifications where required to the Health and Safety Executive.

Maintain all relevant HSE logs and documentation.

Responsible for identifying potential, hazardous workplace conditions and initiating action to reduce risk.

Keeping the site up to date with Health and Safety legislation

Responsible for ensuring adherence to procedures and safe use of workplace transport equipment including cherry pickers, forklifts, cranes, vans, etc.

Co-ordinate and complete risk assessments and safe work practices/methodologies. Ensure current risk assessments are reviewed and advise management on any risks that have been identified during risk assessments and site walkabouts.

Implement site Health and Safety training

Ensure that all relevant statutory and other notices are published and properly displayed.

Record all near misses, first aid incidents and other accidents.

To ensure the health and safety function is developed to provide the required expertise to all areas of the business.

Responsible for management of the Permit to Work system, working with the Head of Operations to ensure verifiable compliance

In co-ordination with the Training and Resource Managers, responsible for the delivery of a site safety induction for all new employees, subcontractor workers and visitors.

Take ownership of issues arising in a timely manner and know when to escalate

Keeping up to date on specialist areas including fire regulations, hazardous substances, noise, safeguarding machinery and diseases.

To ensure Permitting and Emergency Response Teams are adequately trained

Develop and lead inhouse training with managers and employees on all relevant aspects of health and safety.

Accident Reporting and Record Keeping

To develop a formal monthly communications strategy for all levels of staff to include written information, tool box talks and management briefs and input to board reports.

• Ensure a suitable Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan is in place and is tested at regular intervals.
• Develop pragmatic and robust solutions and lead implementation, to achieve an agreed level of compliance with an H&S framework.
• Actively support the Senior Management Team in promoting the company Vision, Values & Culture.
• Ensure the H&S Policy and supporting procedures, standards and working practices, promote appropriate safety behaviours within the business; including a continued focus on reducing the potential for accidents and injury.
• Support Quality and Compliance in developing and maintaining management systems such as ISO9001 & ISO45001 through development, embedding and promotion of health and safety standards within Ferguson Marine.
• To monitor and advise on the implications of current and emerging health and safety legislation, including evaluating options, making recommendations and generating action plans to ensure compliance across the Company.
• Lead member of Health & Safety Committee.

Resilient

We are seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Health and Safety Instructor to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for delivering comprehensive training programmes focused on health and safety regulations, practices, and procedures. This role requires a strong understanding of safety protocols, effective communication skills, and the ability to engage participants in learning. The Health and Safety Instructor will play a crucial role in fostering a culture of safety within the organisation.

Mixed heavy industrial experience in medium to high-risk environments

Shipyard or experience in a similar industry

Logical reasoning with a can do approach

Effective communication, networking and engagement skills, good team player

Capability to engage at all levels

Computer literacy covering Microsoft Office package

Solid technical H&S background

• NEBOSH General Certificate
• NEBOSH Dip desirable

Flexible

Salary: £60-£70K

You’ll receive a generous benefits package and along with our Perk Box rewards scheme.