Health & Safety Advisor (Engineering / Automotive industry)

Description

Our client is a well-established and successful company, they are looking for a Health & Safety Advisor to join their team. The role entails upholding the utmost safety standards, you will provide guidance, advice, and support to employees and management team, emphasising a robust commitment to compliance and risk mitigation. Your overarching goal is to help cultivate a workplace culture that prioritises the safety and well-being of all employees.

PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU MEET THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA:

You have previous experience in a specialist Health Safety & Environmental role. You have an Engineering background/understanding, preferably from the Automotive industry, with a mechanical mindset. Operational knowledge of RCV (Refuse Collection Vehicles) will be a distinct advantage. NEBOSH or IOSH qualified (if not, IOSH 4 day training will be provided). ISO 9001 / 14001 / 45001 awareness. You have an understanding of SOP's. You are PC literate with basic Excel & Word, along with good administrative skills. You are physically fit, and able to comfortably climb in, out, over, and around vehicles. You are willing to travel to sites throughout the UK. Salary: Up to GBP48,000 depending on experience.

Hours of work: Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Liaison with local site managers, H&S Compliance Manager & UK Health & Safety Manager regarding Health and Safety priorities and development. Working with Health and Safety Team to improve Risk Assessments format and system. Direct briefings to staff on Safe Systems of Work and SOPs. Writing, updating and communicating Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Working within our Aftermarket network to proactively improve safety. Working with SCMs on implementing improvement measures and initiatives post audits. Working with RSMs ensuring that plant & equipment is good condition and used appropriately. Identifying potential hazards. Determining ways of reducing risks. Awareness advice on DE safety procedures access and use. Accountabilities & Commitments Required:

Quality & Environmental Responsibilities: Responsible for the management, compliance and upkeep of the quality & environmental procedures, records, and documents relevant to the role. Safety Leadership: Act as a role model for safety, demonstrating a commitment to maintaining a safe work environment. Compliance Adherence: Ensure all activities comply with local, national, and international safety regulations and standards. Continuous Improvement: Proactively seek opportunities to improve safety processes and procedures. Employee Engagement: Commit to engaging with employees at all levels to foster a culture of safety and well-being. This role would suit someone from an Engineering / Automotive background, who has had similar job titles such as; Health & Safety Specialist / HSE Advisor / Health Safety & Environmental Manager / H&S Advisor / Health Safety and Environmental Manager / HSE Officer / Health & Safety Quality Advisor / HSEQ / QHSE / Health & Safety Manager / Health & Safety Quality Advisor / SHEQ / HSQE / HSEQ / QHSE / Health Safety and Environmental Adviser / H&S Co-ordinator / Health Safety and Environmental Advisor / etc.

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