Job Specification

The Role

• Managing policy to ensure that the organisation complies with all relevant UK H&S legislation 
• Play an active role in maintaining the corporate Health & Safety audit system
• Training and auditing are integral duties required to make the whole workforce aware of and able to fulfil H&S responsibilities
• Carry out Emergency evacuation exercises and take the lead when required. 
• Conducting project work, covering a range of areas including Health and Safety initiatives. 
• Provide cover for the H&S Manager whenever required (meetings, escalation cover Etc)
• Conducting daily safety observations in order to identify any unsafe acts/conditions 
• Encouraging and engaging employee involvement in H&S               
• Challenging any employee safety non-compliances
• Encouraging a positive H&S culture   
• Carrying out and reviewing risk assessments including COSHH      
• Maintaining the sites incident database and ensuring that root cause analysis is carried out for all safety incidents including corrective actions    

The Person

• Health and Safety Advisor experience within a manufacturing/engineering environment.
• Ability to engage with employees at all levels of the organisation.   
• Experience in conducting Safety audits and general workplace inspections.
• Experience in dealing with external sources (Contractors, HSE, Fire Authority & Insurance).                       
• Ability to influence at all levels with a positive H& S attitude in the Organisation and ability to manage and prioritise your own workload.  
• Qualified to a minimum NEBOSH certificate Level 3 and have a good working knowledge/understanding of current H&S legislation. Must be prepared to undertake further education to achieve NEBOSH Diploma                                      

The Benefits

• Working for a multinational group with impressive investment and growth plans.
• State of the art manufacturing facility.
• Diverse and solid customer base.
• Strong team structure with excellent support and leadership within the business.
• Fast moving environment.
• Highly competitive salary and benefits.