Facilities HSE Manager

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JOB TITLE: Facilities / HSE Manager
BASED: Kettering
HOURS: 39 Hrs – Mon to Fri / Some out of hour’s responsibilities
DURATION: 4-5 Weeks 
 
Pertemps has an exciting opportunity to work alongside our client on a permanent basis as a Facilities and Health & Safety Manager. You will have proven leadership skills as well as a structured and planned approach to improving the Office and Warehouse environments. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 + years experience as a manager responsible for Facilities and experience leading a Health and Safety culture.
HSE qualifications whilst not essential will be seen as a significant advantage. You will report to the Head of Operations and will be based onsite covering our Main Office, two distribution centres, and a Sales Office in London. This is a full-time position and working hours will vary dependant on projects and business requirements.
 
Roles and Responsibilities:

• Implementing preventative maintenance schedules across the business
• Keeping abreast of changes to HSE and Facilities policies and implementation
• Ensure Site compliance overseeing latest H&S / Fire legislation / First Aid via regular reviews and audits, liaising with consultants / regulatory bodies.
• Respond appropriately to emergencies / urgent issues as they arise and deal with the consequences.
• Look to implement service level improvements and reduce response times where possible.
• First Aid & Fire Safety – Risk Assessment / Training, investigating accidents and strategies for future
• Plan for future development in line with strategic business objectives through Annual / Quarterly budgets
• Project manage Contractors, tender, quotes, risk assessment, time lines, internal communication, follow ups.
• Investigate / Plan suitability of options for new work spaces
• Calculate and compare costs for required goods or services to achieve maximum value for money
• Manage and lead change, to ensure minimum disruption to core activities
• Direct, coordinate and plan essential services such as reception, security, maintenance, mail, archiving, stationary, cleaning, support catering, waste disposal and recycling
• Coordinate, develop and lead the various teams to cover various areas of responsibility
• Conduct and minute, monthly H&S Committee Meetings and improve the H&S culture
• Oversee Key holding – Opening / Closing outside of normal hours covering Security / Emergencies as required.

 
Qualifying Criteria:
The ideal candidate will have the following:
Ideally 3 + years’ experience in a similar role
Interpersonal, relationship-building, networking, customer service orientated, teamwork skills and ability to lead /motivate others
Ability to stay calm in challenging situations
Procurement / negotiation skills, ability to multitask and prioritise workload and confident decision maker
Strong project and time management skills
Confident in writing and enforcing Safety SOPs / Policies
Proficient in MS Office, able to present Project Proposals and Budgets effectively
A practical, flexible and innovative approach and ability to work flexible hours where required
A full driving license is required to facilitate travelling between sites
 
Skills which would be a significant advantage follows:
Certifications in some, or all of the following; IOSH / NEBOSH / FM Qualification / First Aid / BSc Safety Management / Hazardous materials management would be an added advantage.
Knowledge of CAD or other office layout planning tools may also be an advantage such as Visio / CAD
etc
If you are interested please contact myself or Tina on or send your Cv to  Thankyou Location: East Midlands, Desborough