For our site in Leeds, Head Office (x) we are looking for
Key accountabilities
We are currently recruiting for a Health & Safety Advisor based at our flagship offices in Leeds. The main purpose of the role is to:
- Work with the wider team in developing and implementing policies: Create and manage health and safety policies, standards, and goals. Ensure policies comply with health and safety legislation.
- Work with Operational staff across the site to improve the culture around Health and Safety.
- Creating risk assessments, Coshh assessments, and standard operating procedures to mitigate any risk from hazards across the site
- Monitoring and reporting: Monitor health and safety risks and hazards. Measure and report on health and safety performance across the Leeds site.
- Providing advice: Provide health and safety advice to employees and management. Advise on how to improve safe systems of work, improving the.
- Conducting inspections: Ensure inspections are carried out when needed. Develop and implement a system of health and safety inspections and audits.
- Managing incidents: Investigate and report accidents and incidents. Manage responses to insurance claims.
- Managing emergency procedures: Ensure emergency procedures are in place and managed.
- Maintaining records: Maintain records according to company and government guidelines.
- Encouraging reporting: Encourage employees to report incidents, accidents, and compliance issues to authorities.
- Providing equipment: Ensure health and safety equipment, such as PPE, is provided and used.
- Management of Environmental issues across the site
- Able to undertake in External and internal audits for 45001 and 14001 across the site.
What you’ll need
Education and Qualifications
- Relevant Degree or Diploma: A degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, or a related field.
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Professional Certifications: Certifications like NEBOSH National General Certificate, IOSH Managing Safely, or equivalent.
Experience
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Relevant Experience: Typically, 2-5 years of experience in a health and safety role. Experience in the specific industry of the employer can be beneficial.
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Practical Knowledge: Experience conducting risk assessments, implementing safety procedures, and managing safety audits.
Skills and Competencies-
Knowledge of Legislation: Understanding of health and safety regulations, standards, and practices, including national and international laws.
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Risk Assessment: Ability to conduct and interpret risk assessments and audits.
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Training Skills: Experience in designing and delivering health and safety training programs.
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Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills for reporting and advising on safety issues.
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Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze data and trends to improve safety practices.
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Problem-Solving: Skills in identifying problems and implementing solutions to mitigate risks.
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Attention to Detail: Precise in maintaining safety records and documentation.
Personal Attributes
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Proactive: Ability to anticipate potential safety issues and address them before they become problems.
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Detail-Oriented: Keen attention to detail to ensure compliance and safety standards are met.
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Adaptability: Flexibility to handle varying safety issues and work environments.
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Leadership: Ability to influence and lead safety initiatives and encourage a culture of safety.
The company and benefits
As well as a competitive salary we also offer an attractive benefits package which include:
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Lease Cars by Salary Sacrifice
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Contributory Pension
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Long Service Awards
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Discount cards for shops and restaurants
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Gym & Health Club discounts
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Holiday Trading
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Cycle to Work Scheme
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Medicash Programme
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Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme
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Lifetime Financial Wellbeing
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