The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in improving the health, safety & environmental performance for James Cropper.
You will provide advice and support to Leaders and employees. Supporting the Head of Environmental Health and Safety, leading the implementation of the safety strategy initiatives and be involved in specific group-wide responsibilities.
You will be responsible for;
* Ensure that James Cropper complies with all current and relevant Health & Safety legal requirements across all business sectors.
* Ensure that the Health & Safety management systems meet the relevant ISO standards and are fully implemented
* Supporting the development and execution of the health & safety strategy plan.
* Take responsibility for selected health & safety subjects on behalf of James Cropper plc. Ensuring site wide compliance to legal requirements and relevant standards where required.
* Representing James Cropper Group – by liaising with relevant external bodies such as the Health and Safety Executive, Insurers, the Police and other enforcing and emergency services.
* Work alongside operations to provide knowledge and expertise for them to undertake Risk Management and Control, Root Cause Investigations of accidents and incidents and ensure effective corrective preventative actions.
* Working with Teams, Group Leaders on Inspections and audits, such as PUWER, LOLER, LOTO, DSEAR (etc)
* Support the Group Head of Environmental, Health and Safety with the development and analysis of health and safety performance data and report on any findings through analysis and using conclusions to develop health & safety plans for improvement.
What will make you successful?
* NEBOSH National Diploma in Health & Safety or equivalent NVQ
* Certified Membership of a recognised professional Health & Safety body e.g., IOSH
* Previous experience of working as a lead health and safety professional.
* Good Health and Safety management system experience. Paper industry experience would be advantageous.
* Comprehensive knowledge of occupational health, health surveillance and its implementation
* Contribute and develop ideas to continuously improving safety & environmental management and performance.
* Possesses and uses influencing skills with others as a necessary means of achieving progress in health, safety & environmental matters.
* Ability to work with others, comfort in taking and giving direction with peers where necessary to achieve operational goals.
* Awareness and understanding of safety legislation, rules, regulations, and best practice including the ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 Standards, their clauses and application. Keeping up to date with external health, safety & environmental legislation, and best practice.
* Demonstrate a Caring attitude: Treat colleagues, customers, and visitors with respect, kindness and inclusivity.
* Demonstrate a Responsible attitude: Assumes personal responsibility for actions, making ethical decisions that benefits our customer, community and the environment.
* A Forward-thinking outlook: respectfully challenge ways of working and contributes to the culture of ongoing improvement.
Why choose Us?
We are offering a competitive salary and benefits including;
* The chance to pave your career with a global leader you’ll have support from your line manager and a range of learning & development programmes
* We will help you save for your retirement - join our pension scheme and we’ll match contributions up to 6%
* 25 days’ holiday per year (pro rata) plus bank holidays
* Free health cash plan so you can claim back cash for a range of medical expenses
* Wellbeing support - including a 24/7 employee assistance programme (EAP) for you and your nearest and dearest
If this sounds like you and you have an interest in working for James Cropper please apply today!
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The Company
James Cropper are global market leaders in advanced materials and paper products. Led by the Cropper family for six generations, we have an international workforce and an operational reach in over 50 countries.
Established in 1845, we manufacture paper, packaging and advanced materials incorporating pioneering non-wovens and electrochemical coatings.
We operate across multiple markets from luxury retail to renewable energy. Renowned globally for service, capability, pioneering and multi award-winning commitment to the highest standards of sustainability.
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