Occupational Health Coordinator

December 1, 2021 | Comments Off on Occupational Health Coordinator

Occupational Health Coordinator
Full time
Breedon on the Hill, Derby

A competitive remuneration package will be offered including pension and life assurance.

Breedon is a leading constructions materials group in Great Britain and Ireland, with around 1 billion tonnes of mineral Reserves and Resources. Breedon has a strong growth strategy having significantly expanded in 2020/21 with the acquisition of the Cemex assets, delivering an additional 170 million tonnes.

We have an exciting opportunity to join our health and safety team as an Occupational Health Coordinator based at Breedon on the Hill.

The role will be responsible for ensuring compliance with related HSE guidance and legislation, as well as for the promotion of health and well being infrastructures across the group.

Key Responsibilities

  • In the initial stages, project managing the implementation of a centralised Occupational Health co-ordination approach for the business.
  • Ensure that the Company Occupational Health Standard and Policy is adhered to in conjunction with our occupational health provider.
  • Manage the entire occupational health process.
  • Liaise with line managers, employees and the provider to ensure efficient and cost-effective use of services.
  • Manage the collection and storage of occupational health documentation in accordance with GDPR, ensuring all stakeholders have relevant information as required.
  • Conduct regular meetings with the provider to discuss progress and any issues.
  • Provide guidance and training to line managers on occupational health requirements and compliance.
  • Support the HR team in managing new starter medicals and medical referral cases.
  • Support the HSE team with general administrative duties, including compliance training, organisation of health awareness initiatives and audit preparation.

The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate the following attributes:

  • Excellent organisational ability
  • Ability to influence at all levels of seniority
  • Confident communicator
  • Project Management
  • IT literate - specifically Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
  • Proactive approach
  • Strong team player
  • Confident working in a fast paced, busy environment
  • Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities

About us

Breedon 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.

At Breedon, we are committed to making a material difference to our colleagues, customers and communities. We take a value-led approach in all our activities and respect the contribution of our colleagues in making this happen. In respect of this we're working continuously to construct an inclusive working environment, promoting an environment where colleagues can be themselves, feel valued, respected and able to give their best.

Contract type - Permanent

Salary - Competitive

Closing date for applications
10th December, 2021

Reference ID: Breedon

Application deadline: 10/12/2021

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

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