Health and Safety Advisor

Arvato SCM UK Ltd; Lockington; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics service provider in Lockington is seeking a Health and Safety Advisor. The role focuses on guiding the organization in health and safety compliance, developing policies, conducting risk assessments, and providing training. Candidates should have a NEBOSH certification and a valid driving license, with a preference for experience in a warehouse environment. The position offers competitive salary, annual leave, and various employee benefits including pension contributions and an employee assistance program.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays

Pension contribution

Life assurance policy that pays out 4 x Salary

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee Discount Scheme

Free car parking

Qualifications

• Experience in a warehouse environment is advantageous.
• NEBOSH Environmental Management or equivalent is desirable.
• NEBOSH Certificate in Fire safety or equivalent is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Guide and support health and safety compliance.
• Develop and maintain health and safety policies.
• Conduct risk assessments and safety audits.
• Provide safety training and conduct investigations.
• Liaise with regulatory bodies to ensure compliance.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Education

NEBOSH general certification or equivalent

Full and valid driving license

Job description

Bertelsmann is a media, services and education company that operates in about 50 countries around the world. It includes the broadcaster RTL Group, the trade book publisher Penguin Random House, the magazine publisher Gruner + Jahr, the music company BMG, the service provider Arvato, the Bertelsmann Printing Group, the Bertelsmann Education Group, and Bertelsmann Investments, an international network of funds. The company has 117,000 employees and generated revenues of €17.1 billion in the 2015 financial year. Bertelsmann stands for creativity and entrepreneurship. This combination promotes first-class media content and innovative service solutions that inspire customers around the world.

Salary: Up to £36,000.00

Location: East Midlands Gateway

Hours : 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday

The Health and Safety Advisor works closely with the business to guide, liaise and support the administration of the Health and Safety function and management systems.

Your Tasks

• Support and guide the organisation to meet Health and Safety requirements and obligations.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with stakeholders to influence and promote good H&S practice.
• Develop and maintain the company's health and safety policies and procedures, ensuring they are compliant with all relevant legislation and regulations.
• Creating / Completing risk assessments, safe systems of work, safety audits, and inspections to identify potential hazards and develop strategies to mitigate them.
• Advise management on safety matters, including the implementation of safety initiatives, safety management systems, and safety performance indicators.
• Provide safety training to employees, which could include inductions, manual handling, and DSE.
• Investigate accidents, incidents, and near-misses, conduct root cause analysis with recommendations for corrective actions.
• Liaise with regulatory & audit accreditation bodies, ensuring that the company remains compliant with all relevant safety legislation and regulations.
• To take appropriate measures to keep the workforce informed of safety matters inclusive of delivery of site safety meetings.
• Attend safety meetings and conferences to stay abreast of industry developments and best practices.
• Mentor and advise our IOSH-qualified managers on safety, compiling safety documentation, and following best practices.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures including Health & Safety, Information Security, Site Security and GDPR.
• System administrator for organisation health and safety management system.
• To support and complement the fire-responsible person at their site to ensure the site overall is compliant with the RFFO.

Your Profile

Someone who thrives on working in a fast-paced environment and takes a hands‑on approach to their workload.

You’ll have:

• NEBOSH general certification or equivalent.
• Full and valid driving license.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with acute attention to detail.
• Someone who has experience working in a warehouse environment would be advantageous but not essential.

Desirable, but not essential:

• NEBOSH Environmental Management or equivalent.
• NEBOSH Certificate in Fire safety or equivalent.
• Manual handling assessor.
• DSE Assessor.

We Offer

• 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays with the option to purchase up to an additional 5 days.
• Pension contribution.
• A life assurance policy that pays out 4 x Salary.
• Employee Assistance Programme that provides you with confidential support, information, and advice to help you.
• Employee Discount Scheme through Benefit Hub.
• Free car parking Profile.