Waste Management jobs in Polesworth

Wrights of Twycross is a UK based, market leading Transport, Environmental and Waste Management Solution provider working alongside some of the UK’s leading energy and water utility suppliers. Located on the Warwickshire/Leicestershire border, we provide a bespoke range of services for both domestic and commercial customers including but not limited to, drain and sewer jetting, vacuum tankering, biosolid and digestate recycling and bulk haulage.

We are a friendly and supportive family business joined together by shared goals of maximising customer service through our national scale, advanced technology, extensive fleet capability and an uncompromising commitment to be the employer of choice.

We recognise that the key to our success is our people. For us to deliver the best service to our customers, maintain our strong reputation and continue to grow we need to recruit and develop the right people.

This is an excellent opportunity for an established professional to work on an interesting portfolio of projects and we are looking for an innovative individual who can bring ideas, energy, and leadership to the role.

Job Description

Who are we looking for?

Wrights of Twycross Ltd are searching for a knowledgeable, experienced and passionate Health and Safety manager. Within this role you will champion and lead the delivery of health and safety across our organisation.

Providing expertise and technical knowledge, the health and safety manager will provide advice on all aspects of health and safety. The health and safety manager will have exceptional leadership skills, ability to influence at all levels within the business and also be willing to support the field-based teams as required.

The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in the continued development of our culture, and our health and safety journey.

What will you be ultimately responsible for?

· Deliver risk management, including risk reduction and mitigation measures and ways to implement them.

· Attendance of customer safety workshops. Provide oversight and managing of information for customer review sessions.

· Review and update of RAMS, ensuring minimal risk exposure.

· Hosting Health and Safety forum meetings.

· Ensuring the company is legislatively compliant.

· Support the continued improvements for ISO 9001, 14001 & 45001 certifications.

· Investigate incidents as appropriate, ensuring findings are distributed to senior managers.

· Act of the business key advisor on safety and legislative changes, best practice and ensure company wide implementation.

· Manage, coach and lead the health and safety team.

· Conduct training, toolbox talks and inductions.

Qualifications

Essential skills, experience and competence required:

· NEBOSH National General Certificate (or Construction) with tenable experience.

· Desired: NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent) OR able to demonstrate a desire to study towards it.

· Demonstratable CPD, IOSH or other relevant membership of a professional body.

· A positive and pragmatic attitude to problem solving within health and safety.

· Ability to provide strong, visible leadership.

· Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to influence, persuade and communicate with people at all levels within the organisation and regulatory bodies.

When applying, please attach CV.

For further detail, please contact the HR department on 01827 880472

Full-time, Permanent position.

Expected annual salary range £50,000- £55,000 (subject to experience and qualifications).

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £50,000.00-£55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Referral programme

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Experience:

• Health & Safety Manager: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Membership to a Professional Health & Safety Organisation (preferred)
• Full UK Driving Licence (required)
• NEBOSH National General Certificate or equivalent (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 18/05/2025