We now have an exciting opportunity for a Health & Safety Lead to work as part of our QHSE Team, based out of our Head Office in Ipswich. Travelling to various sites is essential for this role so a full UK driving licence will be needed. The main purpose of this role is to support the QHSE & Business Improvement Director with the day-to-day health & safety advice and support across the company.
Key Responsibilities
1. Supporting the QHSE & Business Improvement Director with both strategic and operational health & safety initiatives.
2. Leading operational health & safety support and being the key point of contact for operational health & safety matters.
3. Managing a team of health & safety advisors.
4. Promoting compliance with our QHSE policies and company procedures.
5. Leading on incident investigation and recommending actions to prevent recurrence.
6. Promoting a positive QHSE culture across the sites, seeking best practice at every opportunity.
7. Leading and supporting the development of company health & safety related procedures.
8. Working in partnership with our operations team.
9. Building excellent working relationships with our clients and partners.
10. Driving positive QHSE behaviours.
Skills Required
1. The ideal Health & Safety Lead must hold a NEBOSH qualification, and be a member of IOSH or IIRSM.
2. Must have in-depth knowledge and experience of health & safety and an ability to engage, influence, and persuade at all levels.
3. A pragmatic approach to health & safety combined with excellent communication skills are essential for this role as you will be required to communicate with all operations at all levels across the business.
4. Although the role is predominantly health & safety based, knowledge and experience of both Quality and Environmental systems and standards would be an advantage along with construction or civil engineering experience.
5. Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK.
Benefits Package
1. Life assurance cover (4x annual salary).
2. Company pension scheme (we match up to 8%).
3. 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (with an option of buying more holiday).
4. Extensive training programmes.
5. Employee Benefits Platform & Employee Assistance Programme.
6. Company social calendar including regular fun days and a broad range of charity events.
7. A supportive business that genuinely wants to help you progress in your career.
8. The Great Escape - leaving work early every Friday!
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Please send us your CV and a covering letter.
Due to the high volume of applications we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore if we have not responded to your application within two weeks please note that on this occasion your application has not been successful.
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