Our client, a leading service provider within the Aerospace sector, is looking to appoint a Health and Safety Specialist, based at a site near Burnley. On Offer: * Part of a Multi-National organisation with an established international reputation and currently experiencing impressive growth * Delivering customized MRO services, first class engine performance and reliability for operators around the world * Salary on offer: £40K * Working hours: 37.5 hours. Mon – Thurs 7.45am to 4.30pm and Friday 7.45am to 12.15pm Main Purpose of the Health and Safety Specialist: Reporting to the Health and Safety Manager and Division Manager, As the Health and Safety Specialist you will play a critical role in supporting the H&S Global function. You will engage with the site operational and supporting stakeholders to identify, coordinate and drive health, safety and environmental improvements; ensuring all EHS related issues are managed in compliance with relevant legislation and best practices Duties and Responsibilities of the Health and Safety Specialist: * Ensure delivery of safety performance in line with personal, team and functional goals and objectives. * Integrate with the site Senior Management Team to provide advice, support and guidance on all matters relating to health, safety and the environment. * Support accident/incident investigations and reports, carry out trend/root cause analysis and ensure corrective actions are implemented. * Provide accurate and timely information and reports regarding site health and safety performance. * Coordinate, facilitate and/or arrange training programs/courses in accordance with global EHS training requirements. * Maintain the records, documents and standards required for ISO14001, OHSAS 18001/ISO 45001 and third party audits. * Create, issue and review safety alerts, toolbox talks and one point task lessons to implement and disseminate policies, procedures and standards. * Arrange, facilitate and contribute to the safety committee, executive and working group meetings, presenting site achievements at business reviews. * Conduct internal audits/site inspections and liaise with external auditors/external bodies in surveillance audits/inspections when needed. * Liaise with department managers/supervisors to create, issue, review risk assessments/safe systems of work, advising H&S guidelines when new processes are being implemented. * Prepare required reports in relation to HSE activities, accident claim reports, lost time accident reporting/RIDDOR reports. * Demonstrate a regular presence on the shop floor, proactively interacting with the workforce to promote safe working practices across the site, while finding effective solutions to any EHS issues found. * Interact with the Occupational Health provider as required to offer site specific health and safety information to support the health surveillance function. * To provide facilities support across the division including but not limited to buildings, equipment and security as well as overseeing site projects and liaising with contractors. * Any other reasonable duties required by management in support of the business. To Be Considered: * NEBOSH General Certificate or higher * Technician (or higher) member of IOSH * Knowledge and experience of H&S requirements within the Aviation/Aerospace or Manufacturing sectors * In-depth knowledge of H&S compliance legislation * Working knowledge of ISO 14001 and Environmental Management * Working knowledge of OHSAS 18001 / ISO 45001 * Excellent communication and engagement skills * IT literate, proficient in MS Office * Results focused, with ability to work on own initiative For full details, contact Willis Global – Experts in Recruiting