Safety Specialist

AWE; Aldermaston; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK defense and technology company is looking for an HSE Advisor specialized in Supply Chain. This role involves providing conventional safety advice to Supplier Management and ensuring compliance with safety standards. You will coordinate audits and manage supplier evaluations while promoting high standards in health, safety, and quality. Preferably, candidates should hold a Level 3 qualification in Occupational Health & Safety and have an IOSH grade. The position offers a competitive salary, opportunities for professional development, and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

270 hours of annual leave

Flexible working arrangements

Professional Career Development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Defined contribution Group Personal Pension

Life Assurance

Discounts on everyday spending

Qualifications

• Willing to undertake necessary training and update knowledge as required.
• Ability to work flexibly and adapt to changing work conditions.
• Demonstrated effective team-working abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide safety advice and support for Supplier Management.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
• Manage and coordinate supplier audits and schedules.

Skills

Level 3 Qualification in Occupational Health & Safety

IOSH grade of Affiliate, Associate or TechIOSH

Customer service-related tasks

Good knowledge of relevant legislation

Education

NVQ Level 3

NEBOSH Construction Certificate

NEBOSH General Certificate

Job description

HSE Advisor - Supply Chain

You will provide conventional safety advice, guidance, and support to Supply Chain Management with regard to on-boarding Suppliers. Follow agreed strategies in line with relevant legislation, industry standards and AWE's policies, procedures and guidance and complete data reporting and associated documentation as required.

• Ensuring that company strategies, policies and management system requirements for conventional health & safety are communicated and understood.
• Maintaining and promoting high standards in Environment, Safety, Health, Security and Quality.
• Assessment of supplier competency evaluation submissions
• Co-ordinating supplier audits and managing audit schedules.
• Managing a plan to get an unacceptable supplier audit response to an acceptable level.
• Travelling to Supplier premises to validate, verify and ensure compliance with contractual obligations and safety regulations.

Location: Reading /Basingstoke area

Salary: £35,030 - £45,000 per annum (dependant on experience and suitability to the role)

Closing Date: 26th September 2024

As part of our People Promise, AWE (one of the best 25 big companies to work for in the UK) has a range of benefits to suit you. These include:

• Time to recharge your batteries with 270 hours of annual leave (plus every other Friday off work)
• Consideration for flexible working arrangements so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know on your application if you wish to work part time.
• Opportunities for Professional Career Development that include funding for the annual membership of a relevant professional body, access to mentors and training.
• Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services.
• A generous defined contribution Group Personal Pension (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your own contribution).
• Life Assurance.
• Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending.
• Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring for your family.
• A host of voluntary & core benefits to suit your health and wellbeing - more information available on our careers site.

The role holder will have some of the following skills and attributes -

• Level 3 Qualification e.g. NVQ Level 3 in Occupational Health & Safety, NEBOSH Construction Certificate or NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent.
• IOSH grade of Affiliate, Associate or newly upgraded TechIOSH (to develop H&S competence through continuous professional development).
• Commitment and willingness to undertake necessary training and update knowledge as and when required including CPD.
• Lead by example, visibly demonstrating Company Behaviours
• Flexible and adaptable approach to work.
• Computer literate (IT/IS).
• Investigation and inspection techniques.
• Customer service-related tasks and duties.
• Evidence of effective team working.
• Good knowledge and ability to interpret relevant legislation.
• All candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role and be willing and able to work in designated areas.
• Willing and able to travel with possible overnight stays away.

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