Health and Safety Advisor / Auditor

ProDriven Global Brands

  • Maldon, Essex
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 28 days ago
About Us:Become a part of our dynamic and innovative team at Werner !Are you seeking an exciting career opportunity with the world's largest and most well-known ladders, storage, and access equipment brands? Our market-leading products and brands are widely used on job sites across the globe, and our team is dedicated to building relationships, gaining insights, and delivering exceptional customer service. We are seeking team players who are passionate about their careers and eager to contribute to the growth of our organisation. At Werner, we prioritise teamwork, integrity, customer focus, and continuous innovation, and we consider our people to be our most valuable asset. If you want to be a part of our success, we would love to hear from you. Overview:This role will implement and lead effective health and safety programs, whilst creating an atmosphere of a proactive safety culture. You will be responsible for providing competent advice to General Manager Operations regarding SHE legal compliance and guidance, and this role will also include the carrying out of appropriate risk assessments, workplace audits, inspections and employee training. There will also be a focus on the development of people and tools to increase overall efficiency and flexibility. Responsibilities:
  • To develop and lead the team in promoting, educating and ensuring compliance with Health, Safety and Environmental legislation across the company.
  • Ensure all sites adhere to outlined Health & Safety and Environmental policies.
  • Ensure the Directors and SLT are aware of all key HSE compliance changes.
  • Develop and implement a strategy to improve safety and reduce the impact on the environment.
  • Ensure that all Risk Assessments are completed and reviewed as per current legislation and maintain appropriate records.
  • Coordination of fire and emergency evacuations.
  • Assist in the review of PUWER assessments.
  • Update. maintain and review COSHH risk assessments and the COSHH register
  • Assist managers to complete all risk assessments and special assessments.
  • Conduct internal compliance audits of all sites, reporting and developing a plan to address any issues arising.
  • Implement practical and effective methods, both preventative and remedial, of promoting health and safety and safe working practices in the workplace.
  • Co-ordinate and manage first aid & first aiders and fire marshals, including training and auditing.
  • Review, recommend and implement control measures and advise on the standards of PPE.
  • Review all accident and near-miss incidents and record all remedial actions.
  • Notify Directors of all incidents reportable under RIDDOR.
  • Conduct Health, Safety and Environmental inspections and prepare documents and reports as required.
  • Identify areas where training / certification is required to meet the standards imposed by legislation, Codes of Practice or HSE guidance and arrange such training/certification as required.
  • Review and implement contractor health and safety procedures.
  • Keep up to date with changes in legislation and implement changes where relevant
  • This job outline does not place a limitation on the duties of this role. The Health and Safety Advisor/Auditor may be required to carry out reasonable additional or alternative duties from time to time to ensure the efficient functioning of the company.
Qualifications:
  • Experience in a similar role is essential.
  • NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent
  • First Aid Certificate
  • Desire to be at the forefront of driving change and to have a direct involvement in shaping the future of the company.
  • A willingness and desire to lead their teams, and to train, motivate and inspire team members.
  • Well organised, good interpersonal skills.
EEO Statement:Werner is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion. WernerCo is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All qualified applicants to WernerCo are considered for employment without regard to age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status or any other protected characteristic. Werner will not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind based on these characteristics.

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