Senior SHE Lead

We are currently looking for a… Senior SHE Lead

A little about us…

With over a century of engineering expertise and innovation, KNDS UK (formerly WFEL Limited) is a renowned world leader in rapidly deployable military bridging systems and a key partner in the UK MoD’s Boxer armoured vehicle programme.

We are proud of our heritage and our reputation of providing the highest quality engineering solutions for over 100 years. As a trusted partner to military customers around the world, our employees are the very heart of our company. We have a skilled and experienced workforce dedicated to achieving excellence in all areas of the business from Engineering to Project Management, Business Support to Operations.

As our business evolves, we are looking to strengthen our workforce with talented and motivated individuals across a range of disciplines to work from our Northwest Engineering Centre of Excellence and currently have this opportunity available:

About the role..

The core responsibility of this role is to provide full Safety, Health & Environmental support to the SHE Manager ensuring that the Company adheres to all relevant Health, Safety and Environmental Legislation, Guidance and ACOPs. Maintain records appropriately to demonstrate this.. The day-to-day tasks of this role include but are not limited to:

• To support the SHE Manager in the completion of planned work tasks to maintain continued legal compliance.

• Develop proactive relationships with all WFEL personnel to promote a positive, engaging and inclusive EHS Culture.

• Liaise and coordinate audit activities with all external certification bodies ensuring the retention of ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 as appropriate.

• To conduct internal audits in alignment with the internal audit plan relating to the ISO14001 and ISO45001 standards.

• Support the SHE Manager and SHEQ Director as they liaise with other interested parties (EG: Regulatory Authorities and Insurers).

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of SHE performance relating to Hazards Reported, SHE Incidents and Accidents and all related pareto analytics. Report the required performance data up to KMW.

• Chair the monthly joint SHE Committee.

• To support the SHE Manager and operational management team in the investigation of all SHE Incidents and Accidents in order to identify root and underlying causes to prevent recurrence.

• To support the SHE Manager in the delivery of timely communication to all personnel (One-liners, Toolbox Talks, SHE Briefings) and also with the delivery of behavioural and cultural improvement training as necessary to encourage engagement and overall improvements in the Integrated Management System.

• Track, monitor and assist in the close-out on time of corrective actions generated from Internal/ External Audits, Investigations and Hazard Reports.

• Support all departments in the management and control of contractors by ensuring the related Work Instruction is adhered to in a consistent manner. This also applies to other key Safe Systems of Work.

• Support the operations teams in all risk reduction activities in their respective areas as aligned with their local risk register actions.

• Maintain the Risk Assessments and database ensuring they are reviewed and revised accordingly to reflect current practice. To liaise with departmental stakeholders and Safety Representatives when formulating and reviewing all risk assessments.

• Maintain lists of First Aid providers, Fire Wardens and Area Safety Representatives. Provide support to them in the form of relevant updates and regular contact.

• Assist in the appointment of Waste Removal providers including all aspects of Duty of Care as well as ensuring waste is adequately controlled whilst held on site in the waste areas.

• Support the business as it seeks to reduce Energy Use and improve Energy Efficiency including using alternative energy sources.

• Assist the SHE Manager in the appointment of External Companies to support the continued compliance of the business in all aspects of SHE for monitoring, measurement and evaluation.

What we need from you..

We need for you to hold a NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent, holding an AIEMA or equivalent would be an advantage. We would also need you to hold a minimum of a C in English and Math at GCSE level or equivalent. The ideal candidate will have experience in working within a similar role and experience with working with management Systems (ISO14001 & ISO45001) and MS programs. Experience in heavy manufacturing would be an advantage.

What you can expect from us…

We signed the Armed Forces Covenant in 2018 and achieved their Silver Award in 2020 which means that we actively support and encourage service leavers, reservists and cadets to join our team, recognising military skills and qualifications in our recruitment and selection process. When you become part of the KNDS UK team, you will enjoy employee benefits such as:

• Competitive salary

• Attractive pension (4% employee contribution, 7% employer contribution)

• Flexible working

• Half day Friday

• Life assurance scheme

• Company sick pay scheme which increases with service

• Free unreserved car parking

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, please apply by clicking the link at the top of the page or email your CV with a cover letter to careers@knds.co.uk.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Please note that we have a Preferred Supplier List in place and we will contact agencies directly should the need arise, however any unsolicited CVs received via an agency will be accepted with thanks but without fee.