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Health & Safety Professional
September 7, 2021 | Comments Off on Health & Safety Professional
Breedon are currently seeking a Health & Safety Professional within our Cement division. Just a short drive from Sheffield, Chesterfield and Buxton, this role is based at our Cement Works in in Hope Valley, Derbyshire. You will report to the Health & Safety Manager and the key responsibilities of the role are as follows:
- Provide pertinent professional advice to others across the site within a timely manner in order to facilitate informed decision making
- Facilitate incident investigations, including identification of immediate and root causes and the generation of suitable actions
- Assist with the development and implementation of H&S programs including training and competency frameworks
- Assist with establishing and maintaining a suitable framework to ensure legal compliance with regards to H&S matters
- Seek out relevant best practice outside the business and sector to then bring back and deliver suitable implementation plans
- Undertake regular audits and inspections to determine compliance with H&S legislative requirements.
- Organise and facilitate training as required and manage training records.
- Undertake site inductions for visitors and contractor partners when required.
- Wider interaction with other businesses within the Breedon Group
The successful candidate will hold the NEBOSH National Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety (or equivalent) and IOSH membership. A NEBOSH National Diploma would be advantageous. You will possess extensive relevant health & safety advisory experience, along with an excellent track record for managing leading and lagging H&S metrics in order to improve performance. You will also be able to demonstrate a suitable level of competency in auditing.
We are looking for the following skills and knowledge:
- Thorough knowledge of relevant H&S legislation
You will be a confident, driven and dedicated individual, with strong influencing and leadership skills. You will also be able to actively demonstrate self-sufficiency and strong personal integrity. The ability to engage effectively with stakeholders and demonstrate clear thinking and control in times of pressure are also essential.
This is a site based role, however some travel to the depot network may be required.
About usBreedon is a leading construction materials group in Great Britain and Ireland. We produce cement, aggregates, asphalt, ready-mixed concrete, Welsh slate and specialist concrete and clay products, and offer a range of contracting services.
The Group places the highest importance on sustained standards of excellence in all aspects of Health, Safety and Environmental management and you will be expected to contribute to the Company's zero harm culture.
A competitive remuneration package will be offered including pension scheme and life assurance.
Contract type Permanent Salary Competitive Closing date for applications 21st September, 2021By applying for this role, your details will be sent to Ortolan People, who are acting as consultants for the hiring company. Ortolan People are engaged to provide recruitment support in processing applications. We will endeavour to respond to all applicants within three working days. Occasionally for roles with a very high volume of applicants, this may not be possible.