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
Please note: This role requires flexibility as you will participate in a H&S standby rota to provide out of hours support and assistance. This equates 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:
Yorkshire Water ensures that over 5.4 million people living in the region have clean and safe drinking water and that their wastewater is taken away. We look after communities, protect the environment, and plan to maintain Yorkshire's water, 24/7, 365 days a year.
New environmental legislation, unprecedented levels of investment, and changing expectations from customers mean this is an exciting time to discover opportunities within the water industry. Health & Safety is a key part of how we plan to meet the changing expectations of customers and regulators.
As an Operational Safety Advisor, you will ensure Yorkshire Water remains compliant with its legal requirements regarding health and safety. You will also be responsible for implementing Yorkshire Water H&S policies, standards, and guidance at an operational level.
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 relevant people and assets. Be accountable for H&S advice and provide support in a timely manner.
* Be the Business Unit focal point for all relevant H&S meetings and matters relating to best practice in H&S.
* 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 incident and accident investigations, leading RCA where necessary and ensuring appropriate actions are implemented.
* Develop 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.
* Experience in formulating presentations and strong 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; proficient in Excel/PowerPoint.
* Ability to demonstrate an authoritative approach when required.
* Experience of 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 of supporting a transient workforce in terms of H&S.
* Experience of the interaction between Electrical / Mechanical management systems with 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 find out what a career with Yorkshire Water can offer you!
Closing date - 6 November 2024
If successful for the role, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks, including a Basic Disclosure Check, prior to commencing employment. Depending on the role, you may also need 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 committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage candidates of all 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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