Our client, specialist manufacturer with a multi site operation across Oxfordshire, is seeking a hard working and process driven Health and Safety Advisor to join a growing team.
Reporting to the H&S Manager, the role represents a lead member of the team whose purpose is to maintain compliance with H&S legislation across the business and implement measures to ensure a safe working environment.
The role will be varied with a mixture of administrative tasks, on-site staff engagement, technical assessments and strategy meetings. You will interact with contractors / consultants as well as staff from all areas including the offices, laboratory and machine workshops, and must be a confident communicator. You will also use your experience to help supervise and mentor members of the H&S team as well as other members of staff involved in H&S activities.
Health and Safety Advisor key responsibilities:
Sustain and advocate for exemplary Health and Safety standards within a rapidly evolving business environment
Cultivate a constructive Health & Safety mindset across the entire workforce
Partner with operational and engineering teams to comprehend sophisticated processes and establish suitable safety protocols
Examine and evaluate organizational risk assessments, operational procedures, documentation, safety signage, and policy documents
Coordinate internal and external compliance audits for monitoring purposes
Direct incident and near-miss investigations while ensuring the execution of corrective improvement measures
Drive continuous enhancement initiatives within safety management frameworks
Prepare comprehensive reports for the board of directors and external auditors
Provide guidance and oversight to the Health & Safety team and personnel engaged in safety-related activities
Health and Safety Advisor Requirements:
Candidates should hold NEBOSH National Diploma qualification
Excellent knowledge of applicable UK safety legislation and general workplace safety requirements is essential.
Applicants should have extensive previous experience in a H&S role within a manufacturing and/or scientific environment
Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across Oxfordshire
In addition to a highly competitive salary, the position offers excellent benefits, good opportunities for development and progression and a varied and interesting workload with a friendly team of talented individuals.
Bond Williams Professional Recruitment are an equal opportunity employer and operate as an Employment Business and Recruitment Agency
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