Operational Safety Advisor

Amey Ltd; Stafford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure and engineering firm is seeking an Operational Safety Advisor based in Stafford. In this role, you will support the operations team with safety investigations, conduct site inspections, and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations. Ideal candidates will have NEBOSH qualifications and experience in similar roles. This position offers a competitive salary, flexible benefits, and significant career development opportunities including comprehensive training programs.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Career growth opportunities

Comprehensive training

Generous pension scheme

At least 24 days of holiday

Flexible benefits

Exclusive discounts

Paid volunteering days

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role is required.
• Good understanding of Health and Safety legislations is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support operations team in incident investigations and implementing preventive actions.
• Conduct regular site inspections to ensure compliance with policies.
• Stay updated on legislation and best practices.

Skills

Health and Safety knowledge

Data analysis

Planning and organisational skills

Education

NEBOSH qualification or equivalent

Job description

Operational Safety Advisor

We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Operational Safety Advisor to join our dynamic Staffordshire County Council account. This role will be based on site at our Staffordshire County Council Highways Operations depot (ST16 2LP).

This role offers a competitive salary plus a Company Car / Car Allowance.

The standard hours of work are 37.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday.

What You’ll Do

• Support the operations team on local incident/accident investigations assisting to implement effective preventive actions through a process of root cause analysis.
• Provide account level feedback on effective policy and procedure implementation.
• Apply safety knowledge to observe, inspect and audit as necessary to identify areas of strength and weakness.
• Analyse data and information to identify trends within the account and develop improvement plans with the operations team.
• Undertake regular site inspections to check policies and procedures are being properly implemented.
• Support the operations team to carry out risk assessments and consider how risks could be reduced.
• Stay abreast of developments in legislation, regulation and industry best practice through an ongoing process of formal continuing professional development.
• Positively participate in account level Health and Safety Site meetings.

Why Join Us

• Competitive Salary: Enjoy a competitive annual salary with the potential for yearly reviews to ensure you’re rewarded for your contributions.
• Career Growth: Propel your career with clear, dynamic advancement opportunities to different roles or areas of the business.
• Training Opportunities: Unlock your potential with comprehensive training, including fully funded CPC qualification, tailored to your growth.
• Personal Development Opportunities: Advance your personal growth through mentorship and access to our award-winning programmes.
• Pension: Benefit from a generous pension scheme with company contributions for your future peace of mind.
• Holidays: Enjoy at least 24 days of holiday plus bank holidays, and the opportunity to buy further 5 days.
• Flexible Benefits: Customise your benefits package with options like additional leave, cycle-to-work schemes, charitable giving, and gym memberships.
• Exclusive Discounts: Access our online portal filled with discounts from leading retailers, healthcare services, and more.
• Social Impact: Take part in our community initiatives with 2x paid volunteering days a year, plus other opportunities to support fundraising and local projects.

What You’ll Bring

• Previous experience in a similar role.
• NEBOSH qualified or equivalent.
• Good understanding of Health and Safety legislations.

IT and Data Analysis Skills

Planning and organisational skills.

Application Guidance

At Amey, we value a culture of diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from individuals who are passionate about making a positive impact, no matter their background, gender, race, or personal circumstances. We believe everyone deserves the opportunity to shine. As a Disability Confident leader, we’re proud to offer applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. If you have any questions or need any adjustments during the recruitment process, don’t hesitate to reach out to our recruiter for this role.