Health & Safety Senior Advisor

Overview

We are seeking a Health & Safety Senior Assistant to join our team and support the Management Team in maintaining the QEHS Systems. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring that Health & Safety and Product Quality are upheld to the highest standards within the business.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining QEHS systems and procedures for the plant, ensuring compliance.
• Support internal audit procedures for QEHS and maintain accurate records.
• Manage external audits, including QEHS, and participate in risk assessments to minimize associated risks.
• Review customer requirements, address returns, and implement permanent corrective actions.
• Collaborate with purchasing staff to establish and enforce quality requirements from external suppliers.
• Ensure that training plans align with QEHS expectations.
• Monitor site performance on QEHS issues and produce statistical reports for Visual Factory.
• Make changes to working practices to ensure safety and compliance with legislation.
• Prepare health and safety strategies, develop internal policy, and monitor ongoing compliance.
• Outline safe operational procedures that consider all relevant hazards.

Qualifications

• Experience and/or knowledge of Health & Safety Management Systems.
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including data processing.
• NEBOSH Certificate or IOSH preferred.

Day-to-day

The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining QEHS systems, conducting audits, leading risk assessments, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. They will also collaborate with various teams to improve quality management procedures and address customer requirements.

Benefits

• Salary circa £35k per annum
• Health and wellness programs
• Professional development opportunities
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment
• Comprehensive benefits package including up to 10% employer pension contributions and 6 month sick pay.

If you are a forward-thinking individual with a 'Can Do' approach and the ability to deputise for the QEHS Manager, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.