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Hope Cement Works, Derbyshire

We are currently seeking a Health & Safety Advisor within our GB Cement division, reporting to the GB Cement business Health & Safety Manager.

This role is based at Hope Cement Works in Derbyshire with periodic travel required to cement depots across GB; some overnight stays may be necessary.

The Group places the highest importance on sustained standards of excellence in all aspects of Health, Safety, and Environmental management. You will be expected to contribute to the Company’s zero harm culture.

• Provide pertinent professional advice to others across the Hope Site and our Depots and Terminals within a timely manner to facilitate informed decision making.
• Facilitate incident investigations, including identification of immediate and root causes and the generation of suitable actions.
• Assist with the development and implementation of health & safety programs, including training and competency frameworks.
• Assist with establishing and maintaining a suitable framework to ensure legal compliance regarding health & safety matters.
• Seek out relevant best practices outside the business and sector to bring back and deliver suitable implementation plans.
• Undertake regular audits and inspections to determine compliance with H&S legislative requirements.
• Organise, facilitate, and deliver training as required, and manage training records.
• Oversee the induction programme for visitors and contractor partners when required.
• Engage with other businesses within the Breedon Group.

• NEBOSH National Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety (or equivalent).
• IOSH membership.
• NEBOSH National Diploma - advantageous.

• Extensive relevant health & safety advisory experience.
• Proven track record in managing health & safety metrics to improve performance.
• Demonstrable auditing competency.

• Thorough knowledge of relevant H&S legislation.
• Competent risk assessor.
• Ability to mentor and coach auditors and auditees.
• Knowledge of behaviour-based safety and safety culture development (desirable).
• Excellent communication skills.
• Understanding of business management systems, including standards like ISO 45001.
• Awareness of industrial health trends.
• Engagement skills.
• Proficiency in core IT systems.

You should be confident, driven, and dedicated, with strong influencing and leadership skills. Demonstrating self-sufficiency, integrity, and effective stakeholder engagement are essential. The ability to think clearly and maintain control under pressure is also required.

• Car Allowance / Car
• Life Assurance
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Holiday Buy Scheme
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Free on-site Parking
• Volunteer Scheme
• Share Save Scheme
• Enhanced Maternity, Adoption & Paternity Scheme
• Health & Wellbeing Programme
• Discount Scheme
• Subsidised canteen and gym on site
• Digital GP
• Bonus