Occupational Health Advisor

Muller Dairy • Market Drayton, ENG, United Kingdom • 15h ago

Job Description

Company description:

Mller UK & Ireland is wholly owned by the Unternehmensgruppe Theo Mller which employs over 24,000 people throughout Europe. In the UK, Mller develops, manufactures and markets a wide range of branded and private label dairy products made with milk from more than 1,700 British farmers. The Mller brand is ranked at No.7 in The Grocers Top 100 list of Britains Biggest Brands, and is also the 7th most chosen brand in the UK.

Job description:

OH Advisor

Market Drayton with occasional travel to other sites

Part-time 32 hours per week (Monday to Thursday)

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Occupational Health Advisor to join our team. This role is crucial in promoting a safe and healthy workplace, minimizing the impact of illness and accidents, and ensuring compliance with occupational health legislation and best practices.

Main Responsibilities:

Collaborate with Health and Safety and HR teams to develop strategies to reduce workplace injuries and occupational diseases.
Present independent and objective action plans to address H&S concerns.
Maintain and develop relationships with stakeholders, including employee GPs, contracted OH physicians, and OH contractors.
Provide a consistent OH service across the UK & Ireland.
Conduct routine health surveillances and risk assessments.
Research and present action plans to ensure compliance with changing H&S practices and legislation.
Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of workplace health management strategies.
Conduct post-placement health assessments.
Formulate rehabilitation programs with managers to ensure safe and sustained return to work for employees.
Raise awareness of good health management practices among employees and managers.
Inform, educate, and train individuals on protecting themselves from occupational hazards.
Build effective and collaborative relationships with managers to improve H&S practices.

Key Requirements:

Recognised First Level Nurse with an Occupational Health Specialist qualification (minimum Diploma in Occupational Health).
Minimum of 2 years experience in a food FMCG manufacturing environment.
Strong administration, planning, and organizational skills.
Problem-solving abilities and understanding of H&S legislation.
Excellent interpersonal, listening, and communication skills.
Registered First Level Nurse with OH degree/diploma.
Computer literate with experience in Word, Excel, Email, and Adobe.
Knowledge of OH database use, preferably Cohort.
Ability to work autonomously and use initiative.
Self-motivated and solution-focused.
Full driving license.
Flexibility, resilience, and persistence.
Professional, independent, and trustworthy.
Team player with a solution-focused approach.

Benefits:

Up to 5% annual bonus
2 x Life Assurance policy
Healthcare cash plan policy
25 days holiday plus bank holidays (rising with service)
Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Family Leave
Enhanced Bereavement Leave
Pension Employer Contribution Scheme(matched up to 8%)
Access to Aviva DigiCare +
Exclusive access to Mller Rewards, offering a variety of online and in-store discounts.
Free parking

The Process

If you have the skills and experience in the above areas and would like to be considered for therole of OH Advisor, please apply today.

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