Health and Safety Adviser

Full Job Description

Join our team as a Health and Safety Professional: make a difference in a leading manufacturing environment. Competitive benefits, career development, and varied role within a global, family-owned business. Apply Now!

Your Tasks

• Provide competent support, advice, and guidance on safety legislation and good practices to all levels of the business.
• Oversee incident and near miss investigations, providing the necessary input to ensure that the true root cause is identified and appropriate preventative action(s) are put in place.
• Plan and undertake audits as per the established audit schedule.
• Undertake and contribute to H&S projects.
• Data evaluation and production of monthly and ad hoc reports.
• Travel to and support other EGGER sites within the UK as required.
• Write and review internal health and safety documentation.
• Deputise for the Hexham Health and Safety Manager.

Our Requirements

• NEBOSH National Diploma in Occupational Safety and Health or equivalent qualification preferred, but minimum NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety required.
• Preferably have had experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstration of professional competence and development through providing evidence of continuing professional development.
• In-depth knowledge of the Health and Safety at Work Act and associated legislation and ACOPS.
• ISO 45001 Internal Auditor.
• Be passionate about safety with the ability to communicate with all levels of the business.
• Ability to positively influence others.
• Intermediate standard of IT, including competent use of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)

We Offer

The opportunity to join the largest manufacturing employer in Northumberland; focussed on quality, customer service, the environment and sustainability. Competitive employee benefits (including a fuel/travel subsidy payment) and pension scheme. Rewarding and varied job role. Technologically advanced systems and processes. Comprehensive induction process, progressive training and development.

Other benefits include:

• A competitive salary and pension scheme (with Life Assurance).
• Private Health Cash Plan.
• An annual Christmas bonus and gift.
• Annual lifestyle and wellbeing checks.
• The chance to work for an international business operating across 11 countries.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Subsidised travel to and from work.
• An environmental and sustainability focused employer.
• Tailored training and career development opportunities.
• The opportunity to take part in a range of employee wellbeing initiatives.
• On-site restaurant.
• Access to free fruit on a weekly basis.
• Free parking in a secure staff car park.

Applications close 7 November

Your Contact

Philip Maloney, HR, T 01434 602191