We are looking for an experienced HSE Advisor to join a prestigious medical manufacturer based in Plymouth.
What is the main purpose of this role?
To ensure a safe workplace environment with no risk to health for all team members by co-ordinating, supporting and advising the General Manager and supporting the UI H,S&E function. To establish, manage and monitor standards, processes, communications, training and systems to ensure all responsibilities associated with Health & Safety and Environment are adhered to.
What are the key responsibilities?
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Ensure the Company meets its statutory obligations in all areas relating to health, safety, welfare and Environmental at work, in line with relevant accreditations which the site hold, including advising and supporting Managers; ensuring any statutory training is completed; completing reports and ensuring records are up to date and correct
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Promote and raise awareness, at all levels of the site, including proactively actioning current and emerging health & safety issues, whether legislative or best practice; plus proactively supporting the H,S&E culture of the site
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Establish legal compliance for risk assessments, drills, inspections, audits, checks and regulations such as LOER, PUWER, COSHH and ensuring these are actioned and documented
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Lead in house Mandatory Health & Safety related training for all team members, which includes induction training for new starters
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Ensure that all accidents are documented, investigated and recommended improvements implemented
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To hold and be accountable for site Health & Safety meetings and to ensure any actions are completed within a safe and timely manner
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Ensure site reports; H,S&E Committee meetings; Safety Management Review meetings are completed and communicated with the relevant stakeholders
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Ensure the completion and regular review of risk assessments, method statements and RAMS (from contractors) for all work equipment and team members including welfare and mental health
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To work as a team to help complete and action any KPI’s for your team and site
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Shall implement and work to all applicable regulatory and quality requirements as stipulated within the Quality Manual, Quality Policy, and Quality Objectives
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Shall implement and work to all applicable Health, Safety and Environmental requirements as stipulated within the HSE Manual, HSE Policies, and HSE Objectives, including raising Hazard ID’s
What skills and qualifications are required?
Qualifications
Professional experience
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To have at least 3 years recent and relevant experience in a similar role
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To be familiar with PUWER and LOLER assessments
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To have previous experience of formulating, implementing and revising H&S and Environmental policies and procedures
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Experience of undertaking skills audits and training needs analysis is desirable.
Competencies, knowledge & mindset
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Clear and concise written and spoken communication skills with confidence to interface with all levels of the organisation.
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Ability to present information in a structured and balanced way
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Have the ability to understand the interpret regulations, standards, and other business/technical related requirements.
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Resilient and capable of managing potentially confrontational and/or difficult situations in a professional manner.
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Motivated to drive organisational and management system improvement, and capable of questioning and challenging company practices
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Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
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Have a level of enthusiasm for HS&E, willing to learn and take additional challenges
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Maintain continual professional development
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To proactively network within the local area for H,S & Environmental best practice
What does this company offer?
In addition to a competitive salary, there are great benefits such as 25 days annual leave, which increases over length of service; health care plans and free support; great pension scheme; life assurance; refer a friend scheme worth £1,000; Christmas gifts and savings club; cycle to work scheme; free uniform and parking; an appreciation platform where you can access exclusive discounts; an entire catalogue of training for you to access; discounted gym membership – plus much more!
Your benefits
Generous Annual Leave Entitlement
Healthcare Plans and Support
Life Assurance
If you have the experience required and are currently looking for a new challenge, then please submit an up to date CV by using the ‘apply’ button below.
For informal chat, please call TQR Plymouth and ask for Laura Meadows. Many thanks for your interest