Safety Manager

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To ensure that all Service Technology Centre (STC) personnel carry out their roles safely and with minimum adverse impact on the environment. To ensure that these centres meet local and corporate governance according to Atlas Copco and local administration needs.

The Safety Manager operates as part of the STC management team. The Safety Manager must interface with all levels within the STC operational environment.

• Ensures that SHE Management System and strategy are effectively implemented across all sites in the region.
• In support of a compliant SHE structure & organisation, ensures that site‑based safety professionals are appointed, qualified and trained to meet relevant legislation and governance codes.
• Works with local management to maintain a long‑term sustainable approach to risk assessment, recording and swift implementation of preventive and protective measures.
• Ensures that local management operates a streamlined and effective SHE reporting system allowing monitoring of site H&S performance against leading indicators.
• Ensures the design and implementation of all SHE programmes involve all employees, especially in informing, development and training.
• Participates in SHE performance quarterly/annual reviews to provide input and advice.
• Undertakes investigations into serious incidents which may have a negative impact on the region and reports as appropriate.

• A university degree/HND level qualification (or local equivalent) in an engineering discipline with a work‑based qualification in Environmental Health & Safety (e.g., NEBOSH diploma).
• Over 10 years of experience within a multi‑disciplined manufacturing environment; a minimum of 5 years in a management position.
• Track record of improved safety performance as an accomplished safety manager.
• Strong communication, organisational awareness, impact and influencing skills.
• Self‑starter, effective time manager and effective line manager.
• Assertive, diplomatic with a good appreciation of business and commercial issues.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite; familiar with modern IT structures and processes. SAP and MS Project highly desirable.
• Proficient in English – written and spoken.

• Support the local STC management objectives in the areas relating to Safety and the Environment, ensuring compliance with company safety policies and procedures.
• Direct and prioritise the work of safety professionals, monitor regional SHE performance, manage regular site audits and attend SIM meetings, playing a major role in reducing, investigating and eliminating accidents.
• Provide the voice of safety in the region.
• Ensure all brands have equal status & alignment to corporate objectives/directives.
• Provide the strategy, management & responsibility of policy deployment pertaining to both VTS and VSS divisions.
• Functional role responsible for multiple STC sites in the region, including staff numbers upwards of 200, management & compliance of SHE local/corporate legislation, and ownership of regional continuity planning.

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