Health and Safety Advisor (Bioresources & Fleet)

United Utilities; Warrington; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading utility company as a Health and Safety Advisor to support our Bioresources and Fleet teams. This entry-level role invites individuals passionate about health and safety to gain experience and work towards their NEBOSH certification. Regular field visits across the North West will be essential to ensure effective safety practices.

Benefits

Generous annual leave package

Competitive pension scheme

Performance-related bonus scheme

Comprehensive healthcare plan

Gym and wellness benefits

Employee Assistance Plan

Enhanced parental leave schemes

Qualifications

• Eager to learn with a passion for health and safety.
• NEBOSH certification desired.
• Good interpersonal skills and experience with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support health and safety performance in Bioresources and Fleet teams.
• Conduct regular field visits to enforce safety policies.
• Engage with field teams to improve health and safety measures.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Effective communication

Health and Safety knowledge

Education

NEBOSH Certificate or desire to work towards

Relevant experience

Job description

Health and Safety Advisor (Bioresources & Fleet)

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Job Location - Lingley Mere (UU), Lingley Green Avenue, Great Sankey, Warrington, WA5 3LP

Role Type - permeant

Employment Type - Full Time

United Utilities’ (UU) purpose is to deliver great water for a stronger, greener and healthier North West of England. We are committed to providing our services in a way that respects the environment, supports the economy, and benefits society.

We value diversity, inclusion and innovation in our workplace, and we foster a culture where our people can grow, excel, and be themselves.

We uphold our ethics, values and business model to fulfil our mission and, by setting clear goals and objectives, we create sustainable long-term value for our colleagues, customers and communities. Whether you work with a team that shares your vision or join a network of peers with similar interests, you will find a welcoming and supportive organisation to be part of.

We’ve got a lot to offer. You’ll be part of a thriving FTSE 100 company and will enjoy a range of core benefits that reflect your value and value contribution."

• A generous annual leave package of 26 days, which increases to 30 days after four years of service (increases one day per year), in addition to 8 bank holidays
• A competitive pension scheme with up to 14% employer contribution, 21% combined, and life cover
• Up to 7.5% performance-related bonus scheme, as well as recognition awards for outstanding achievements
• A comprehensive healthcare plan through our company-funded scheme
• MyGymDiscounts - gym and wellness benefit that offers up to 25% off on gym memberships and digital fitness subscriptions
• Best Doctors
• Salary Finance
• Wealth at Work courses
• Deals and discounts
• EVolve Car Scheme
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Mental health first aiders
• ShareBuy
• Enhanced parental leave schemes

Job Purpose

We have an exciting entry level opportunity for a Health and Safety Advisor to support our Health and Safety performance within the Bioresources and Fleet teams. We are looking for a new colleague eager to learn, with a passion for health and safety, in particular road safety. As part of this role you will support the embedment of processes and procedures to ensure employees get home safe and well. To identify and escalate critical H&S issues to line management and the relevant H&S Business Partner so they can ensure the right level of support and intervention is allocated at the right levels to help resolve issues.

This role will be expected to travel to a number of our operational locations across the North West to support the Bioresources and Fleet teams, so a driving licence will be required. We offer home working and also the ability to work from our head office in Warrington, when not working onsite. You will need to have the gravitas to get stuck in and comfortable working with colleagues across our operational teams. In return we would love to support you in gaining your NEBOSH certification.

Accountabilities & Responsibilities

Regular field visits to support the delivery of health, safety and wellbeing policies, procedures, standards and improvement plans

• Provide advice as required on UU health and safety requirements
• Completion of H&S incident investigations through to root cause and close out
• Engagement with field teams to ensure learning from significant H&S incidents are shared including the delivery of engaging health, safety and wellbeing messages at roadshows and team briefs
• Build an effective working relationship with field teams so that operational dilemmas and implementation challenges are communicated to the H&S Business Partner
• Provide support as required to you assigned business area and/or into UU wide improvement programs
• Provide support as required on the development and improvement of the H&S management systems and processes

Technical Skills & Experience

• An understanding of H&S behavioural theory and practice.
• NEBOSH Certificate (or desire to work towards) or relevant experience
• Experience of managing own professional development and delivering agreed targets in line with personal performance plans
• Good interpersonal skills and experience of effective communication with stakeholders
• A sound ability of communicating in meetings and in writing.

This role may not be eligible for the visa sponsorship.

Please note we may close this advert early if we receive a high volume of applications. We recommend applying as soon as possible to avoid missing out.

We rely on every employee to ensure our customers receive the best possible service, day in, day out. In return, we ensure that you will be well rewarded for your efforts, from an excellent salary through to development opportunities that will really kick start a thriving career here at UU.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Utilities

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