Health & Safety Senior Specialist

Join the Health & Safety team in Hexham as a Senior Health & Safety Adviser and help to shape our culture of safety excellence. Contribute to our commitment to workplace well-being. Apply now!

City: Hexham   Contract Type: Full-time     Job-Code: 3878   Department: Other Technical / Production  

Your Tasks

• Provide competent support, advice, and guidance on safety legislation and good practices to all levels of the business.
• Oversee incident and near miss investigations, providing the necessary input to ensure that the true root cause is identified and appropriate preventative action(s) are put in place.
• Plan and undertake safety process audits as per the established audit schedule
• Undertake and contribute to H&S projects
• Data evaluation and production of monthly and ad hoc reports.
• Travel to and support other EGGER sites within the Group, including occasional overnight stays as required.
• Write and review internal health and safety documentation.
• Coach other members of the H&S team. 
• To represent the department and give competent advise and solutions regarding all CDM projects / activities.
• Plan, manage and interpret statutory compliance reports.
• Deputise for the Hexham Health and Safety Manager.

Our Requirements

• NEBOSH National Diploma in Occupational Safety and Health or equivalent qualification.
• Experience within a manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Demonstration of professional competence and development through providing evidence of continuing professional development.
• In-depth knowledge of the Health and Safety at Work Act and associated legislation and ACOPS.
• ISO 45001 Lead Auditor.
• Passionate about safety with the ability to communicate with all levels of the business.
• Ability to positively influence others.
• Intermediate standard of IT, including competent use of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).

We Offer

The opportunity to join the largest manufacturing employer in Northumberland; focused on quality, customer service, the environment and sustainability. Competitive employee benefits (including company pension scheme, learning and development opportunities, and a travel/fuel payment). Technologically advanced systems and processes. Comprehensive induction process, progressive training and development.

Other benefits include

• A competitive salary and pension scheme (with Life Assurance).
• Private Health Cash Plan.
• Relevant professional fees.
• An annual Christmas bonus and gift.
• Annual lifestyle and wellbeing checks. 
• The chance to work for an international business operating across 11 countries.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Subsidised travel to and from work.
• Jubilee payments.
• An environmental and sustainability focused employer.
• Tailored training and career development opportunities.
• The opportunity to take part in a range of employee wellbeing initiatives.
• On-site restaurant.
• Access to free fruit on a weekly basis.
• Free parking in a secure staff car park.

Applications close 24 May 2024

Your Contact

Philip Maloney, HR, T 01434 602191