Job Description
● Contract Type: Permanent / 37.5 Hours Per Week
● Salary: £39,545
● Base Location: Hinckley or Smethwick, with a requirement to travel to different DPD locations
● Days of Work: Monday to Friday
DPD is a member of Geopost, one of Europe's leading parcel delivery networks, aiming to be the most sustainable delivery company in the UK, with a turnover of over £2 billion. We deliver the best service, use the best technology, and recruit and retain the best people in the industry.
Our General Manager - Corporate Health and Safety is recruiting for an outstanding Health and Safety Advisor to join their highly experienced and growing team. In this role, you will help us drive a high standard of Health and Safety by working with Corporate, Hub, and Network teams to produce appropriate risk assessments and Safe Systems of Work, as well as running health and safety projects and undertaking site visits for Hubs and Depots as appropriate. You will produce high-quality, suitable, and sufficient written risk assessments, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Safe Systems of Working (SSoW), and Training Materials to be used within our business.
Your key responsibilities will include:
1. Supervising individual risk assessments and SSoW through peer review and the Engagement programme.
2. Document control.
3. Establishing, monitoring, and controlling miscellaneous H&S projects for the Corporate H&S Team.
4. Producing project monitoring reports and presentations for management.
5. Driving positive safety culture change through employee consultation and engagement programs, by working across teams, with employees and management.
6. Undertaking any reasonable additional tasks as directed by the Corporate H&S General Manager or H&S Manager.
To be considered for this role, ideally you will be NCRQ Qualified or hold the NEBOSH Diploma in Applied Health and Safety or at least be working towards such qualifications. You should have an understanding of the application of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and its supporting legislation.
You will have a proven track record in producing high-quality Health and Safety Documentation, including Risk Assessment and SSoW.
You will possess excellent communication skills and be able to communicate to a high standard in various formats.
You will be comfortable working on your own initiative with the ability to prioritize and effectively manage your time.
Due to the size of our operation, the ability to work collaboratively and supportively within the team is critical.
You will have strong IT skills with experience of using Microsoft packages or Google Suite.
Demonstrate DPD DNA of: Accountability, Flexibility, Caring, Honesty, Passion, and Respect.
About our benefits:
We recognize that our people are at the heart of our business. It’s important to us that we demonstrate our recognition of you by providing more than just a salary and job stability. To name a few benefits:
1. Holiday trading
2. Enhanced maternity and paternity package
3. Free life assurance of 4 x salary on joining the pension scheme
4. Free onsite car parking for all employees
5. Health Kiosks visiting every location
6. Vitality at Work
7. Discounted shopping from 100’s of retailers including up to 5% off supermarket shopping
8. Milestone Days off to celebrate with your family and friends
9. For employees who regularly use a screen as part of their job, we offer free eye tests and support with the cost of glasses
Joining DPD can lead to not just a stable job but also a career. DPD prides itself on recognizing and developing talent alongside a desire to promote from within. As a continually growing and evolving organization, we are proud to offer numerous development and promotion opportunities.
If you identify with our aims and values and can help us deliver our customers' promises, then this is the job for you! Apply today.
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