Health And Safety Advisor

Westlakes Recruit; Aspatria; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Health, Safety, and Compliance Lead to oversee health and safety activities at sites in Aspatria, Plumpton, and Longtown. The successful candidate will manage risk assessments, implement policies, and coach staff on health and safety standards. A NEBOSH certification is required, along with experience in a similar role. The position offers a wellbeing scheme, pension, and additional benefits.

Benefits

Wellbeing Scheme

Company Pension

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Employee discount

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Health and Safety role is essential.
• Familiarity with HSE standards is necessary.
• Self-motivated and capable of independent work.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day Health and Safety management.
• Implement and maintain company Health and Safety policies.
• Manage risk assessments and monitor hazards.

Skills

Experience in Health and Safety

Coaching and influencing staff

Strong computer skills

Education

NEBOSH certification or equivalent

Job description

Overview

The Role: This is a full-time role as Health, Safety, and Compliance Lead. The role involves overseeing day-to-day health, safety, and compliance activities at the company's locations in Aspatria, Plumpton, and Longtown. The role will be based across our sites with the position based primarily in Aspatria.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day to day running of Health and Safety management.
• Work closely with key Line Managers and stakeholders on our sites and on farms.
• Implement, record and maintain company Health and Safety policies and procedures.
• Manage site procedures and standards for risk assessments, control and monitoring hazards, substances, work equipment, PPE and manual handling.
• Identify any hazards, investigate accidents, educate employees and take necessary actions to rectify problems.
• Drive a culture of continuous Health and Safety improvement and encourage a solutions focused approach at all times.
• Health and Safety inductions with new members of staff.
• Oversee company training matrix and ensure all team members are trained in line with the specific needs of their job role.
• Maintaining compliance with all other statutory requirements across the business.

Person Requirements

• Experience in a previous Health and Safety role.
• NEBOSH certification or equivalent.
• Comfortable and confident coaching and influencing staff and managers on the importance of Health and Safety.
• Knowledge of keeping up to date with HSE standards.
• Strong computer skills and familiarity with MS Office including Teams.
• Self motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

Benefits include, Wellbeing Scheme, Company Pension, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, employee discount and more and free onsite parking.