Facilities HSE Manager - Pertemps Kettering : Job Details

JOB TITLE: Facilities / HSE ManagerBASED: KetteringHOURS: 39 Hrs - Mon to Fri / Some out of hour’s responsibilitiesDURATION: Permanent ContractPertemps 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 roleInterpersonal, relationship-building, networking, customer service orientated, teamwork skills and ability to lead /motivate othersAbility to stay calm in challenging situationsProcurement / negotiation skills, ability to multitask and prioritise workload and confident decision makerStrong project and time management skillsConfident in writing and enforcing Safety SOPs / PoliciesProficient in MS Office, able to present Project Proposals and Budgets effectivelyA practical, flexible and innovative approach and ability to work flexible hours where requiredA full driving license is required to facilitate travelling between sitesSkills 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 / CADetcInterested? Please click apply.