Health & Safety Advisor
Time Appointments are working on behalf of a leading shipping company in Ipswich who are looking for a motivated and experienced Health and Safety Advisor to join their team! This role involves promoting a strong safety culture, training staff, and continuously improving the company’s safety framework and performance. The successful candidate will also ensure the existing H&S safety standards (HSG65) are met and maintained as well as highlighting and supporting any future accreditation requirements (i.e., ISO 45001 Certification), as the business area grows. Duties & Responsibilities: Carry out Risk Assessments and consider how risks could be reducedOutline safe Operational Procedures which identify and consider all relevant hazardsCarry out regular site inspections to check Policies and Procedures are being properly implementedRegular on-site presence for proactive coaching of operatorsEnsure working practices are safe and comply with legislationEnsure equipment is installed safely, and support the H&S Administrator with the Property and Asset RegisteOrganise the safe disposal of hazardous substances when required,Work together with the H&S Administrator to manage Contractor Management across all sites including, Inductions, Issue Licence to Work & Permits to Works.Lead investigations into incidents and accidents, ensuring lessons learned are shared and embedded into practice.Deliver and coordinate H&S training sessions and provide ongoing coaching to support teams and contractors on best practices.Lead in-house training with Managers and Employees about H&S issues and risks.Advise on a range of specialist areas, e.g. fire regulations, hazardous substances, noise, safeguarding machinery and occupational diseases,Keep up to date with new legislation and maintain a working knowledge of all Health and Safety Executive (HSE) legislation and any developments that affect the employer’s industryBenefits:Company Pension25 days holiday pro-rata plus Bank HolidaysCompany bonus Free Staff Car ParkingDiscounted Gym Membership with FTC GymCycle to Work SchemeSports and Social ActivitiesDeath in Service benefit (x2 salary)Company Sickness PayPrivate Medical Insurance, currently with AXAMediCash Cash Back Scheme
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