Overview We are looking for a Health and Safety Advisor to join our team in Hemel Hempstead. The successful applicant will report to the Operations Manager and provide critical, hands-on support to the local operational teams within both warehouse and transport functions. This role will also have a dotted line into the Home Delivery Network H&S Advisor for reporting purposes. The key elements of the role will be to provide a solid framework that allows the team to achieve and maintain a pioneering Health, Safety, Environment and Facility standards across the operation. The position is based in Hemel Hempstead and there is a requirement to support the Bristol location remotely. In additional there will be the requirement to travel to the Bristol site approximately 4 to 6 times per year. Hours are primarily Monday to Friday, but on occasion some flexibility may be required to support outside of this window due to operational requirements. Salary - £35,000 to £40,000 DOE How will you contribute? Ensure that the Hemel Hempstead Facilities pre-planned maintenance schedules for statutory and non-statutory inspections are in place and are carried out in a timely manner. Manage site Health and Safety in accordance with Wincantons Safety Health Environmental Procedures. Ensure the site meets or exceeds the Health and Safety targets expected by Company / Client, eg. LTIFR, TIFR and CMK. Ensure site training records and site training matrix meet the required Wincanton standards and are up to date. Co-ordination of all site Health and Safety activities including committees and training and communications to ensure the site remains compliant. Own the sites Risk Assessment and SSoWs programme ensuring they are compliant and up to date. Use corporate IT systems eg. EcoOnline, Webrisk etc. to produce reports and also complete mandatory IT training modules in a timely manner. Ensure compliance when dealing with accident investigation, Major Incidents and RIDDOR reports. Ensure personal involvement in the investigation and remedial actions for all major incidents & lost time incidents. Work in line with Company Process and Audit requirements. Liaise with the Home Delivery Network H&S Advisor and site(s) management team. Define problems and devise effective solutions using rigorous logical and analytical tools. Carry out site inspections to analyses what exists and what needs to be done and arrange for appropriate actions to be taken. Ensure compliance with Regulations by making frequent, unannounced physical inspections and by audits of the written documentation. Hold Health & Safety meetings and oversee First Aiders on site again acting in accordance with site compliance and current legislation. Manage and drive safety plans across site including advocating a H&S comes first culture. Assist the Business Unit H&S Manager at other locations within the area in agreement with local management. Ensure management of contractors on site i.e., permit to work is compliant against Wincanton standards Visit out-bases when required to monitor compliance To attended company safety conferences / courses as required throughout the year What will you bring? Currently holds or working towards a relevant Health and Safety qualification such as NEBOSH Experience of HSE in an operational area, preferably in a warehousing operation Proactive, effective, and motivated team player who can demonstrate a strong capability of engaging with the workforce and be able to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing Must possess strong Microsoft Office skills Experience of working to ISO standards would be of benefit Must be able to demonstrate a keen interest in continually improving our Health, Safety and Environment performance Be organised and able to prioritise What do we offer? Our Culture & Benefits In addition to generous remuneration, we really value our people and offer a friendly, safety-first working environment, along with other benefits including company pension scheme, generous holidays, cycle to work scheme, employee benefits include, online discount platform, onsite parking and much more. Our people are at the core of our business and what makes Wincanton great. Thats why we also provide significant opportunities for career development and progression, as well as training enrichment and multi-skilling, in a dynamic working environment. Be a part of our values; Were Thoughtful, Were Aiming High and Were Prepared. Our Commitment We are committed to providing equality of opportunity for all employees. We strive for an environment where all colleagues feel included, supported and valued, whilst feeling they can be their whole selves within our workplaces. We are proud that our colleagues represent us and our successes and we welcome your application. Find out more: Wincanton champions a diverse workforce ADZN1_UKTJ