Health & Safety Manager

ABOUT THE COMPANY:

Dover Precision Components is part of Dover Corporation’s Pumps and Process solutions segment. DPC holds market leading positions globally and delivers performance-critical solutions across the oil & gas, power generation, marine, industrial, chemical and general processing markets. We design and manufacture mission-critical equipment components to deliver more affordable, cleaner energy solutions and enable manufacturers to operate more efficiently.

ABOUT THE JOB:

The Health and Safety Manager is responsible for the development, implementation and continuous improvement of the company’s Zero Harm at Work and at Home culture, including 3 manufacturing facilities across the UK; being based at the principal site in Glasgow and periodically visiting other locations in the North West and South of England. The Health and Safety Manager will report to the Global HSE Director and will be hands on and visible, providing expert advice, coaching and support to managers and employees on Health and Safety legislation and requirements.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING:

• A progressive background in the health & safety field, with a minimum of 3 years heading the function for a medium to large, or multiple location manufacturing operation.
• The ideal candidate will have experience of working within mechanical product manufacturing, such as precision engineering machining & fabrication, supplying into highly regulated sectors such as oil & gas, power generation or other similar heavy industries.
• Educated to degree or equivalent level, with further H&S qualifications such as NEBOSH diploma and / or CMIOSH.
• A thorough understanding of ISO 45001 / ISO 14001, ideally with experience of gaining accreditation and or re-accreditation and ideally being a certified ISO auditor.
• Demonstrable experience of cross-functional collaboration in driving the safety culture within a complex or matrix-management organisation.
   

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Ensure company adherence to the most current and relevant UK Health and Safety legislation.
• Conduct risk assessments to ensure safety and health hazards are corrected, eliminated or guarded.
• Participate and support in accident and near-miss investigations and recording the findings as required.
• Advise the Plant Manager of all incidents reportable under the companies’ recordable incident guidelines and R.I.D.D.O.R in a timely manner.
• Liaise with the Facilities Manager to ensure all health and safety related equipment, for example, fire safety equipment, PPE and first aid supplies, are available on site and maintained as required.
• Chair monthly health and safety meetings with site management and employee health and safety representatives. 
• General day to day activities, such as reports and briefs to improve site safety and support the site.
• Lead the site on safety improvements; work with the company on its strategy and ensure a high uptake and acceptance of Dover’s HSE management system (Enablon).
• Design and deliver health and safety training at both OpCo and site level to manage, monitor and improve health and safety standards.
• Liaise with the wider global Health and Safety team to share best practice and ensure consistency of Health and Safety support throughout the OpCo.
• Flexibility to provide health and safety support to all shifts, and travel to other sites as required.

WE DELIVER CUSTOMER SUCCESS​

Dover Precision Components delivers products and services that enhance performance, improve safety, reduce carbon emissions, and accelerate clean energy adoption, through collaborative customer relationships, expert engineering, and an innovative culture. Our strong Company portfolio is comprised of long products and services offered under Cook Compression, Cook Mechanical Field Services, Waukesha Bearings, Waukesha Magnetic Bearings, Inpro/Seal, Bearings Plus, and FW Murphy Production Controls. Our global footprint reaches more than twelve locations in the Americas and more than six locations in Europe and China.

BUILDING POTENTIAL, SUSTAINING PERFORMANCE, BOOSTING FUTURES

We are diligent in recognizing our employees’ needs and providing an enriching experience through professional developmental opportunities. Our authentic, collaborative company culture, combined with a competitive suite of health and welfare offerings, emulates who we are. We are Dover Precision Components, #LifeAtDPC

MORE ABOUT THE COMPANY:

Dover Corporation is a diversified global manufacturer with annual revenue of over $8 billion. Delivering innovative equipment and components, specialty systems, consumable supplies, software and digital solutions, and support services, our team of 25,000 employees are dedicated to redefining what is possible to better serve our customers. Dover Corporation is headquartered in Downers Grove, Illinois. www.dovercorporation.com

*All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.