Job Title: Group Health and Safety Manager

Company: Reflex Labels

Location: UK wide

Position Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm

About Reflex Group: Established in 2002, Reflex Group is the UK’s largest privately-owned print and packaging company. With over 900 employees operating across multiple global sites, the company prides itself on delivering high-quality, efficient, and ethical solutions with a strong focus on environmental responsibility. Reflex is known for its innovative approach and dynamic business model.

This role will involve travelling around our different site locations and will require some overnight stays – Benefits include a company car, phone, and laptop.

Key Responsibilities:

• Policy Development: Develop, implement, and maintain health and safety procedures to comply with legislation and ensure a safe working environment.
• Risk Assessment: Conduct regular risk assessments to identify hazards and implement control measures to minimize risks.
• Inspection and Audits: Perform regular inspections and audits of workplaces and equipment to ensure compliance with regulations and safety standards.
• Accident Investigation: Investigate accidents and near misses, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Training and Education: Develop and deliver health and safety training programs for employees to enhance awareness and promote safe practices.
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with relevant health and safety legislation and regulations.
• Advise and Support: Provide advice and support to management and employees on health and safety matters.
• Communication: Communicate health and safety information and guidelines to employees.
• Performance Management: Develop and measure performance indicators for the health and safety function.
• Knowledge: Possess knowledge of the print and packaging industry would be advantageous but nor mandatory.

Skills: 

• Knowledge of Health and Safety Legislation: A thorough understanding of relevant UK health and safety legislation, such as the Health and Safety at Work Act.
• Risk Assessment: Expertise in conducting risk assessments and implementing control measures.
• Communication and Interpersonal Skills: Ability to effectively communicate with employees, management, and external stakeholders.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to identify problems and implement solutions to improve workplace safety.
• Leadership and Management: Ability to lead and motivate teams to achieve safety goals.
• Analytical Skills: Ability to analyse data and identify trends to improve safety performance.

Qualifications: 

*        IOSH (Institution of Occupational Safety and Health) Qualifications would be advantageous coupled with relevant H&S experience.