Safety Advisor - Operational
Hello! Thanks for stopping by. Let us tell you about all the great reasons to join us here at Yorkshire Water:
* We offer a competitive salary, depending on experience £45,867 - £57,334
* A company car through company car lease scheme
* Annual incentive related bonus (£1000 maximum bonus opportunity for the performance year)
* Attractive pension scheme (up to 10% company contribution)
* Development opportunities in line with the Safety Advisor progression plan
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays - plus an extra wellness day!
* Life assurance cover of 4 times pensionable salary
* A great benefits package - choose from health cash plan scheme, critical illness insurance, dental insurance, life assurance flex and partner cover.
* Retail savings scheme
* Online GP service, cycle to work scheme, gym membership discounts and many more!
Location: Flexible / Hybrid Working (2 days in office a week)
Work type: Permanent. 37 hours per week, Monday - Friday
Note: This role requires flexibility as you will participate in a H&S standby rota to provide out of hours support and assistance, equating to approximately 4 weeks per year.
We have an exciting opportunity for an Operational Safety Advisor to join the Health & Safety team at Yorkshire Water and help provide the best service to our customers.
What we do:
Everyone has an idea of what a water company does. Here in Yorkshire, we ensure that over 5.4 million people living in the region and the millions of visitors can rely on our services for clean and safe drinking water and wastewater management. We look after communities, protect the environment, and plan to maintain Yorkshire's water, today, tomorrow, 24/7, 365 days a year.
New environmental legislation, unprecedented levels of investment, and changing customer expectations mean that this is an exciting time to discover opportunities within the water industry. Health & Safety are a key part of how we plan to meet these changing expectations.
Yorkshire Water is searching for an Operational Safety Advisor to join their dedicated team covering operations across Yorkshire. In this position, you will ensure that Yorkshire Water remains compliant with its legal requirements regarding health and safety and that our H&S policies, standards, and guidance are implemented operationally across the business.
Where you fit in:
As our Operational Safety Advisor, you will:
* Provide Subject Matter Expert advice in H&S law, and YW H&S Standards and Guidelines to ensure compliance.
* Support delivery of the annual HSE department plan & 10-year Strategy.
* Develop and maintain familiarity with the relevant people and assets, being accountable for H&S advice and providing timely and effective support.
* Be the Business Unit's focal point for all relevant H&S meetings and best practices.
* Engage in the development and review of Safe Working Procedures, Method Statements, Risk Assessments, and Control of Work documentation.
* Provide oversight of ongoing simultaneous activities to ensure cumulative hazards and risks are identified and evaluated.
* Support operational management during the investigation of incidents and accidents, leading RCA where necessary and ensuring actions to prevent recurrence are identified and implemented.
* Take a leading role in developing corrective and advisory safety communications (e.g., Safety Bulletins, Lessons Learned, Tool Box Talks).
* Proactively engage in coaching, mentoring, and H&S initiative communication and rollout to Business Units.
What skills & qualifications you will need:
* Demonstrable experience as an Operational Safety Advisor in the water sector.
* NEBOSH Certificate Level Qualification as a minimum.
* Member of IOSH or similar.
* Formulating presentations / presentation skills.
* Full UK Driving Licence with the ability to travel throughout the Yorkshire Region and other locations when required.
* Ability to coach, develop, and influence others.
* IT Literate; Excel/PowerPoint, etc.
* Ability to demonstrate an authoritative approach when required.
* Experience working with Trade Unions as part of a continual improvement process.
You will also benefit from having:
* Working towards CMIOSH or similar.
* Experience of clean & wastewater treatment & distribution processes.
* Experience supporting a transient workforce in terms of H&S.
* Experience of the interaction between Electrical / Mechanical management systems and H&S systems.
Although we operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, we support flexible working patterns and job share options to help you balance work and home life.
Do we sound like your cup of tea?
If you've got experience as an Operational Safety Advisor and want to help us deliver great service for our customers while looking after the environment, apply today to discover what a career with Yorkshire Water can offer you!
Closing date - 5th January 2025
If successful for the role, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks that will include a Basic Disclosure Check. Depending on the role, you may also be required to go through the security vetting process for either a Counter Terrorist Check or Security Check clearance.
All our roles are subject to a medical questionnaire, and further medicals when required.
We are proud to serve the Yorkshire region and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment that reflects the communities we serve. We strongly encourage candidates of all different backgrounds to apply.
Kelda Group reserves the right to close this position before the published closing date, should the need occur. We advise that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible.
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