International Headhunter within Food & Beverage Manufacturing
Job Title: Group Health & Safety Advisor
Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland
Reporting to: Group Health & Safety Manager
Key Responsibilities:
* Assisting the Group H&S Manager in the development of H&S strategies and actions plans.
* Leading the Health & Safety Committees at site level and working in partnership with other committees/employee representatives and staff as required.
* Assisting in the development and implementation of health and safety management standards as required.
* Leading the introduction of Group health & safety procedures at site level.
* Maintaining accident databases and ensuring all accidents are thoroughly investigated in a timely manner and the online incident system is updated.
* Identifying actions to prevent recurrence and comprehensive completion of all supporting documentation.
* Acting in an advisory capacity regarding health and safety issues.
* Maintaining adequate records to comply with legal requirements.
* Conducting audits across the site to identify gaps in procedures and ensuring that the company is meeting all H&S legislative requirements. Devising internal audit schedule and carrying out internal compliance audits of systems and processes.
* Liaising with other business leaders and relevant partners on the introduction and management of safety standards at the sites.
* Supporting the completion of site inductions, organising statutory training, maintaining up-to-date training records and training matrix ensuring refresher training is carried out in a timely manner. Supporting and auditing the H&S elements of the Group Learning Management System. Assisting with the identification of safety training needs for the company and organising/facilitating the delivery of training.
* Carrying out daily compliance monitoring, identifying potential hazards and appropriate corrective actions.
* Supporting site management with the oversight of contractors, auditing the contractor systems for compliance and supporting the review of risk assessments, method statements and Permit to Work as required.
* Providing relevant training to management and staff on safety issues.
Qualifications/Education:
* Third Level Qualification in HSE
* NEBOSH diploma in Health & Safety
* Experience in a similar role
About the Candidate:
This opportunity calls for a Health and Safety professional with first-rate communication skills who is hands-on, results-oriented, and can demonstrate their skills, energy, and ability to multitask effectively.
The successful candidate will have experience working to management standards and within a high-volume manufacturing environment. Experience of health and safety in the transport and distribution industry would be desirable. We are looking for candidates who can bring credibility, knowledge, and skill to the role, and who are flexible and positive in their approach to work. The successful candidate will have strong interpersonal and communication skills, will be comfortable working both independently and within a team, and leading group projects. The successful candidate will also have accomplished IT skills in Word and Excel and will be flexible to travel to any of our sites. A valid driving licence with access to their own transport is also required. The position will require the successful applicant to work across our sites and Head Office in Belfast, necessitating travel throughout all the sites.
Salary & Benefits:
Seniority Level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment Type
* Full-time
Job Function
* Manufacturing
* Industries: Food and Beverage Manufacturing
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