Health & Safety Advisor

Hargreaves Industrial Services; York; On-site; GBP 38,000; Full time

Job summary

An established contract management company is seeking a Health & Safety Advisor to join their team at a prominent power station. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for promoting health and safety practices, conducting safety audits, and ensuring compliance with statutory regulations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in health and safety management, with a NEBOSH qualification as a minimum requirement. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a safe working environment while collaborating with various stakeholders. If you are passionate about health and safety and eager to make a difference, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Westfield Health

Auto enrolment pension

Life Insurance

Qualifications

• Experience in health and safety roles within industrial environments.
• NEBOSH certification is essential for this position.

Responsibilities

• Promote workplace health and safety and conduct safety audits.
• Develop and implement health and safety policies and objectives.
• Support the investigation of accidents and deliver training sessions.

Skills

Health and Safety Management

Risk Management

Safety Audits

NEBOSH General Certificate

Behavioral Safety Techniques

Communication Skills

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate

NEBOSH Diploma

Job description

CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent

SALARY: £37,348 per annum

BENEFITS: Westfield Health, Auto enrolment pension, Life Insurance

CLOSING DATE: 18th April 2025

A vacancy has arisen within our team at Drax Power Station for a Health & Safety Advisor to support the Drax Contract Manager and the Divisional SHEQ Manager in the development of risk management objectives, strategies and policies.

Hargreaves Industrial Services provide a varied Operations and Maintenance service to our client at Drax Power Station. We handle, maintain and reclaim materials including FBA, Coal and Mitigant Slurry whilst managing material stocks and transportation using a wide range of Mobile Plant.

The Role Briefly Encompasses The Following

• Promote health and safety in the workplace and throughout the Division
• Identify and help develop Divisional and site safety objectives and the measurement of these objectives
• Carry out safety audits and site inspections
• Ensure statutory registers are kept up to date (e.g. COSHH, Lifting, PPE, Ladders etc.)
• Ensure all personnel carry out work activities within client led systems (e.g. permit to work, site rules, safety forums and hazard reporting)
• Informing the Contracts Manager and SHEQ Manager on progress in all areas of Health and Safety
• Supervise and review the implementation of the Health & Safety Policies and the Integrated Management System
• Identify health and safety training and development needs for employees
• Liaise with customers, clients and any relevant bodies with regards to safety-related matters
• Support the investigation of all accidents and incidents on contract
• Compile and distribute accident alerts and shared learning across the Division
• Develop and deliver training/briefing sessions on a wide variety of topics
• Be seen as a subject matter expert on all Health and Safety related topics

The Ideal Candidate Will Possess The Following Skills/ Attributes

• Previous experience in the role and industry
• NEBOSH General Certificate as a minimum (preferably Diploma)
• Experience in developing, implementing and monitoring proactive health and safety solutions and behavioral safety techniques
• Demonstrating relevant operational awareness and experience you will have the ability to deliver professional presentations and communicate on all levels
• Knowledge of environmental and quality management would be beneficial

Due to the health and safety risks associated with this working environment, all individuals must comply with face fitted dust mask rules. In order to do so individuals must be clean shaven at all times when on site.

What We Do

As an established contract management Company, Hargreaves Industrial Services provides high standard, professional services to our clients within the power, port, steel, rail and other industrial sectors both within the UK and abroad.

Our Core Services Include

• Materials Handling expertise, offering efficient and optimal solutions for all bulk handling requirements
• Electrical and Mechanical Maintenance and Engineering
• Operation and Maintenance of Material Handling Plants