Health, Safety & Environmental Manager

The Company:
Ryobi Aluminium Casting (UK) Ltd is an innovative, world class supplier of high quality, technically complex automotive components. Based in Carrickfergus, Ryobi Aluminium Casting (UK) Ltd is a proud member of the Ryobi Group. With the help of our Japanese parent company we can bring the latest technological advances to our European Customers.

Ryobi’s vision is to maintain a sustainable business by achieving the best results for our customers, maximising the potential of every employee through mutual respect, trust and teamwork. Our mission is to be the Number 1 Die Casting Company in Europe, to build upon our current customer base and increase market share, and to satisfy customer and shareholder requirements.

The role: 
Ensure the delivery of the HSE Policy requirements, goals and objectives.
Ensure that effective arrangements are in place to identify occupational risks and manage / mitigate these to reduce the potential for injury or ill health.
Ensure that effective arrangements are in place to monitor workplace conditions and welfare arrangements to reduce the potential for injury or ill health.
Ensure effective governance arrangements are in place to identify, evaluate and comply with key stakeholder requirements and obligations, i.e. HS&E regulatory requirements, Permits & Consents, Corporate goals, customers, etc.
Manage and direct the activities of the HSE Team.
Provide competent and professional advice on health, safety, wellbeing and environmental issues as they relate to business activities.
Liaise closely with Ryobi Limited Japan on HSE performance and improvement plans.
Provide reports on HSE performance to Senior Management, Management and Ryobi Limited and external bodies as necessary / scheduled.
Champion the BeWell Strategy to foster and maintain a sustainable safety culture that places safety at the core of business.
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Essential Criteria:
NEBOSH Level 6 Diploma or equivalent
3 years’ experience in an HSE management role.
Knowledge and experience of dealing with HSE standards, including ISO45001 and ISO14001.
Excellent communication, presentation and negotiation skills.
Strong customer focus.
Strong team player with excellent interpersonal skills.
Analytical, problem solving and reporting skills.
Effective organization and planning.
Proactive, results focused, with ability to work on own initiative.
Strong leadership qualities.
Computer literate

Desirable Criteria:
Educated to degree standard or equivalent in Health & Safety and Environmental.
3 years + experience within an engineering/ manufacturing environment.
Qualified auditor for ISO45001 & ISO14001.
Demonstrated commitment to continued professional development.
Ability to place HS&E with the wider business planning context.

Company Benefits:
Competitive salary
Private Medical
Generous employer pension contributions, starting at 7% Employer and rising to 14% Employer
A health cash plan
Discount scheme
Life assurance
Service-related holidays
Employee assistance programme
Free car parking
Learning and Development opportunities and support
Ride to work scheme
Service awards