An exciting opportunity has arisen at Hythe Engineering for a Health and Safety Advisor to join our dynamic team during a period of significant growth. Hythe Engineering, operating within the marine engineering sector, is situated in Portsmouth Naval Base. This newly created role will play a crucial part in supporting the Function.
Key Responsibilities:
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Conducting new risk assessments for processes and review and update existing ones.
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To provide expert, professional health and safety advice, guidance, and support to all interested parties.
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Assist in accident investigation processes.
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To support the company in ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation.
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Work in collaboration with operational departments to ensure all activities have been adequately risk assessed, with safe systems of work been agreed, communicated, and understood.
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Support operational departments in ensuring COSHH compliance including the maintenance of the company COSHH register.
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Assist with and/or complete regular formal safety inspections and internal ISO audits as required across all locations and operations.
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Manage and maintain relevant documentation including audit reports, accident reports, etc.
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Deliver workplace Toolbox Talks.
Skills and Experience:
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4-10 years in a similar role, such as Health and Safety Advisor, H&S Officer or HSE Officer.
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A good understanding of COSHH and GHS.
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Strong communicator and the ability to positively influence others.
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Previous experience of working in a welding manufacturing or warehouse environment.
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Solid experience conducting and reviewing risk assessments.
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Strong interpersonal skills, comfortable with training, conflict management and approaching challenging situations.
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NEBOSH General Certificate as a minimum.
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Computer literacy is essential, with good knowledge of Microsoft office packages.
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A self-starter, proactive, prepared to take the initiative and work without direct supervision.
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Passionate about building trust, working as part of a team, and driving results.
Benefits:
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Employer pension contributions.
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Holiday entitlement plus bank holidays.
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Annual discretionary bonus (after successful completion of your probationary period)
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Private medical insurance including optical and dental (for yourself after successful completion of your probationary period)
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24/7 employee assistance programme
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Death-in-service benefit (after successful completion of your probationary period)
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Company sick pay (after successful completion of your probationary period)
Join us at Hythe Engineering and become an integral part of our exciting journey in the marine engineering sector. We value your skills and dedication, offering a supportive work environment and a range of benefits to enhance your professional growth and well-being