An exciting vacancy has arisen for an Apprentice Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) Technician to join the Carr's Billington Agriculture SHE team, working to support a diverse range of sites and locations throughout our Estate.
ABOUT US
Every day we provide rural and agricultural communities with the support they need to succeed. Whether they are after a healthier herd or flock, increased yields, faster growth rates, a decent return on their land or even just a helping hand. We have the people, products, and services to help our customers get from where they are now to where they want to be. This is why every role at Carr's Billington is hugely important to our shared success and why we welcome talent from across all different backgrounds to work across our retail, feed, machinery, fuel and central support divisions.
Carr's Billington Agriculture is a subsidiary company of The Billington Group, who are also the proud owner of Criddle & Co., English Provender Company and Billington Foods.
The Job
Working with, and learning from, the SHE Team under the direction of the Head of Health, Safety & Environment, the successful candidate will promote a positive SHE culture across all Carr's Billington divisions and sites. Assisting with the implementation, monitoring and updating of Company policies, procedures, training and practices, the successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to problem solve and work efficiently at all times.
The successful candidate will:
* Successfully complete an apprenticeship in Safety Health & Environment Level 3, NEBOSH General Certificate and NEBOSH Environment.
* Assist in developing and updating health and safety policies and procedures based on industry standards and regulations.
* Communicate and distribute policies to all employees, ensuring their understanding and compliance.
* Collaborate with departments to integrate health and safety requirements into daily operations.
* Conduct regular workplace inspections to identify potential hazards and risks.
* Analyse and assess risks associated with various tasks, equipment, and work processes.
* Provide recommendations to mitigate identified risks and implement control measures.
* Support in the development of informative materials and resources to enhance safety awareness and understanding.
* Facilitate the reporting of incidents, accidents, near-misses, and unsafe conditions.
* Assist the HSE Team in incident investigation and the development of suitable corrective actions.
* Maintain accurate records of incidents.
* Support the HSE Team in conducting internal audits and inspections.
* Collaborate with external agencies during regulatory inspections and maintain required documentation.
* Coordinate emergency drills to ensure employees are familiar with proper procedures.
* Support in the maintenance of emergency equipment, supplies, and communication systems.
* Compile and analyse health and safety data to identify trends, areas of improvement, and opportunities for proactive measures.
* Generate regular reports and metrics for management review and decision-making.
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support in the implementation of health and safety improvement initiatives.
* Participate in safety committees and engage with employees to gather feedback and suggestions.
SKILLS, EXPERIENCE & QUALITIES REQUIRED
Essential
* Excellent experience of MS Office products and SharePoint.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Experience within an administrative role.
* Knowledge of the Carr's Billington Business Divisions.
Desirable
* IOSH Managing Safely & IOSH Leading Safely
* Knowledge of working within ISO 45001, 14001 frameworks.
Benefits
As part of The Billington Group we offer a wide range of employee benefits including:
An attractive salary package.
Annual salary reviews in September each year.
A minimum of 25 days annual leave.
Opportunity to work for a well-established family-owned business with ambitions for growth and innovation.
Your Health
Health Assured: Access to an Employee Assistance Programme which offers counselling and health and wellbeing advice.
Sick pay: Generous company sick pay entitlement.
Health Cash Plan: A health cash plan allowing colleagues to claim back money spent on everyday health care such as optical, dental, physiotherapy and much more.
Your Lifestyle
Staff Discount: Colleagues are eligible for a generous staff discount on selected products at our Country Stores.
Cycle to work scheme: A salary sacrifice scheme saving you tax on the purchase of a new bicycle and associated equipment.
Flexible life assurance and critical illness cover: Choose to increase the level of life assurance cover already provided to you by the company or add critical illness cover, all at preferential rates.
Perks At Work: Access to an exclusive member's discount website with over 3,500 brands where you can save money and earn cashback on spends from grocery shopping to holidays.
Salary finance benefits: Savings schemes, preferential rate loans and wage advances all through payroll as well as tools for financial education.
Your Future
Pension: Enrolment into the Company pension scheme after 3 months of employment.
Training & Development: Role specific training and ongoing training and development opportunities identified through our annual appraisal process.