Occupational Health Advisor

Allied Bakeries | part of Associated British Foods plc; Northern Ireland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 53,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Occupational Health Advisor in Belfast, where your expertise will enhance employee wellbeing. In this dynamic role, you will ensure compliance with health regulations, conduct health screenings, and lead initiatives that promote a culture of safety and wellness. With a commitment to creating a supportive work environment, this role offers an opportunity to make a significant impact on the health of employees. Enjoy a range of benefits including generous leave, a pension plan, and a supportive team culture. If you're passionate about health and safety, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus 8 Bank Holidays

Onsite parking

Pension plan with matched contributions

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work & electric car scheme

Company discount scheme

Qualifications

• Valid NMC RGN registration is essential.
• Experience as an Occupational Health Advisor is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with health surveillance and safety practices.
• Conduct pre-employment health screenings for new hires.
• Lead health and wellbeing initiatives within the team.

Skills

Occupational Health Expertise

Health Surveillance Compliance

Health Education Activities

Case Management

Education

NMC RGN Registration

Occupational Health Diploma/Degree

Job description

Career Opportunities: Occupational Health Advisor (2880)

Requisition ID 2880 - Posted - Region (1) - Job Category (1) - Permanent - Part Time - Company (1)

Allied Bakeries make the top bread brands Kingsmill, Allinson’s and Sunblest. Across our bakeries we make white, wholemeal and seeded market-leading loaves, as well as Kingsmill 50/50, the nation’s favourite Healthier White, delicious pancakes, crumpets, hot cross buns and more.

We take massive pride in our brands and all that we do, including our bakeries having one of the best safety performance records in the industry. We know that the success of our business depends on us having the right people on the team, so if you’re looking to join a business that values its people, encourages everyone to get involved and be the best they can be, we’d love to hear from you.

We encourage candidates to request any reasonable adjustments they may require throughout the recruitment process.

Overview of role

Location: Belfast

Salary: up to £53K per annum (based on qualifications and experience)

We're looking for an experienced Occupational Health Advisor to join our team at our bakery based in Belfast. If you're someone who thrives in a dynamic environment and is committed to making a positive difference to the health and wellbeing of employees, this role is for you!

In this exciting role, you'll be the go-to health expert for our local team, supporting and caring for our employees.

Why Choose Us?

Here at Allied Bakeries, we believe in taking care of our team and it's not just about the work - we're about creating a great environment for everyone! Here are a few reasons why you'll love working with us:

• 25 days annual leave plus 8 Bank Holidays.
• Onsite parking.
• Pension plan with matched employer pension contributions of up to 10% & Life Assurance.
• Employee Assistance Programme - a free and confidential support service for employees including counselling, financial guidance, relationship and legal advice.
• Cycle to work & electric car scheme.
• Extra Slice company discount scheme which provides great savings at more than 500 businesses/outlets, including Asda, Tesco, Currys & Argos.

Key Accountabilities

Be part of the “Safety First” culture, ensuring safe working practices are role modelled.
Ensure full compliance with statutory responsibilities for health surveillance.
Carry out pre-employment health screening for new joiners to ensure fitness for work within the scope of relevant legislation and framework for best practice.
Work closely with HR and line managers in relation to absence and ill-health case management and capability matters.
Leading Health, Safety and Wellbeing initiatives.
Helping implement our Wellbeing Plan with engaging health education activities, including Know Your Numbers checks.

The Right Person

• A valid NMC RGN registration.
• Preferably an Occupational Health diploma/degree.
• Previous experience as an Occupational Health Advisor.

Are you ready to make an impact while being part of a welcoming team? If this sounds like your next career move, we'd love to hear from you!

Our defining value is to ‘Be The Best We Can Be’. The behaviours we believe help us do this and are key to our success are: Aim High, I Do What I Say, Work Together and Everybody Matters.

'We strive to ensure that all employees receive the resources they need to succeed, to build a diverse and inclusive organisation that represents our communities and generates the best outcomes for consumers, customers and stakeholders.’