JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Health and Safety Advisor

Responsible to: Managing Director

Contract: Permanent 5 days per week

SUMMARY

Manage the performance of H&S activities in pursuit of overall company objectives. Plan and develop systems and procedure to improve the operating H&S efficiencies within the business.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Evaluating performance and providing practical and proportionate health and safety advice and support to company personnel.
• Engaging with key internal and external stakeholders including management, employees, occupational health and environmental professionals, regulatory agencies and government officials.
• Controlling and supervising H&S whilst preventing occupational risk.
• Attend meetings and contribute to company strategy and policy-making as required.
• Conduct regular audits, inspections, and risk assessments to identify potential hazards and areas for improvement.
• Monitor, measure and report on compliance with all H&S legislation applicable to the company’s activities.
• Source timely and competent advice from regulatory authorities as may be appropriate.
• Monitoring the safety aspects of the plant and process.
• Perform audits out of the schedule upon request of the MD.
• Objectively investigate incidents and accidents and report results.
• Run toolbox talks whenever necessary.
• Monthly meeting on H&S issues (H&S committee) and suggestions.
• Report to the MD on training need/request of personnel.
• Any other function requested by the MD.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Proven experience in a similar role ideally within a related manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Minimum of a NEBOSH National General Certificate Level 3.
• CertIOSH working towards CMIOSH.

EXPERIENCE

• At least five years’ experience in H&S management, gaining knowledge of ISO 45001.

ADDITIONAL SKILLS

• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft office programmes, document management systems and approved procedures.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Willing and able to bear high levels of responsibility and accountability.
• Have an enthusiastic and positive approach to health and safety.
• Stay informed about industry trends, emerging risks, and regulatory changes, and proactively implement necessary updates to policies and procedures.
• Able to evaluate information quickly, identify key issues and formulate conclusions based on sound, practical judgement, experience, and common sense.
• Able to work independently and prioritise own workload.
• Willing to work for the best interests of the business.
• Maintain the highest standard of personal conduct in performing all duties.
• Encourage a positive H&S culture and working environment.
• Willing and able to deal with problem situations.
• Communicates honestly, openly, and consistently.
• Able to build a working relationship with customers and internal personnel based on respect and good rapport.
• Able to provide a pragmatic approach to H&S and the ability to engage and communicate with a wide range of stakeholders, from site level to the boardroom.

The duties and responsibilities highlighted are indicative and may vary over time. The post holder will be expected to undertake other duties and responsibilities relevant to the nature, level and extent of the post.