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Health and Safety Advisor
July 31, 2023 | Comments Off on Health and Safety Advisor
Health and Safety Advisor
Full time, permanent position
Wickford
About us:
Plantexpand are specialist service providers for the maintenance and repair of fleet vehicles and plant. We provide our customers with an all-in-one, go-to destination for vehicle and plant repairs and maintenance.
The role:
Introduction
As our dedicated Health and Safety Advisor, you will play a critical role in ensuring the well-being of our employees, contractors, and the general public by implementing and maintaining robust health and safety practices across our business. You will be the main point of contact and responsible for designing, implementing, and managing our health and safety policies, procedures, and initiatives in line with legal requirements and industry best practices.
This position is field based therefore must be willing to travel.
Main Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain comprehensive health and safety policies, procedures, and guidelines tailored to the specific needs of our business.
- Produce risk assessments and inspections to identify potential hazards and recommend appropriate control measures to mitigate risks effectively.
- Collaborate with relevant personnel to promote a proactive safety culture and ensure adherence to health and safety standards at all times.
- Provide expert advice, guidance, and training to employees, and other stakeholders on health and safety matters, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and safe work practices.
- Investigate accidents, incidents, and near misses, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
- Monitor and evaluate health and safety performance, analysing data, and producing reports to identify trends, areas for improvement, and opportunities for enhancing safety initiatives.
- Keep abreast of new legislation, regulations, and industry standards related to health and safety, ensuring compliance and recommending necessary updates to company policies and procedures.
- Liaise with external regulatory bodies, clients, regarding health and safety matters, representing the company's interests and maintaining strong professional relationships.
- Conduct regular audits and inspections to assess the effectiveness of health and safety programs, identifying non-compliance issues and recommending corrective actions.
- Act as the company's focal point for health and safety communications, promoting awareness campaigns, organizing training sessions, and ensuring effective dissemination of information.
- Other duties as assigned.
What we are looking for :
- NEBOSH (National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health) Level 6 Certificate or equivalent qualification in Health and Safety.
- Proven experience as a Health and Safety Advisor in the industry or a related field, with a strong understanding of safety requirements and regulations.
- Comprehensive knowledge of relevant health and safety legislation, regulations, and best practices, with the ability to interpret and apply them effectively.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to deliver clear and concise safety briefings, training sessions, and written reports.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with the capability to identify potential risks, evaluate hazards, and develop practical solutions.
- Proactive and self-motivated with the ability to work independently, prioritise tasks, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Proficient in using Microsoft Office applications and other relevant software for data analysis and reporting.
- Professional certifications such as IOSH membership (Institution of Occupational Safety and Health) or other relevant qualifications would be advantageous.
You'll also need:
- IT literate / General knowledge of (Microsoft office).
- To have problem solving ability
- Strong listening skills, verbal, written communication skills.
- Resilience - being able to handle resistance and/or complaints.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Self-driven and pro-active.
We offer:
- A competitive salary
By applying for this role, your details will be sent to Ortolan People, who 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.