Health and Safety Specialist (Located in Bishopstoke, SO50 - UK)
Overview
Reporting to and supporting the HSE Manager for the Bishopstoke Site, this role will establish, maintain and review training needs and structure as well as co-ordinating and driving training to ensure Manufacturing competencies are maintained and recorded. The role will also support the HSE Manager in providing a safe environment for production and continuous improvement for personal welfare .
Key tasks/Responsibilities
Safety and Environment:
- Risk assessments – conduct new risk assessments for processes and review and update existing ones.
- Assist teams in developing safe systems of work for new / existing processes to ensure the safe operation of equipment.
- Assist in accident investigation processes
- Complete workplace audits and implement corrective actions. Compile reports for the Management team if required
- Produce and deliver presentations covering various HSE issues.
- Working as part of a team or as an individual providing key support in delivering projects.
- Provide support during internal / external audits.
- Deliver workplace inductions for visitors, contractors and new starters
- Assist in the development and delivery of Behavioural Safety initiatives
- Assist in the site environmental management to include the compilation and management of site environmental data
Training:
- Organise statutory HSE training programmes to ensure the company meets all statutory requirements.
- Maintain area skills matrix's for all departments
- Update current training files and produce new documents as required.
- Monitor the progression of the training and provide the Management team with continuous updates of the current status.
What we expect from you
- Solid experience conducting risk assessments, preferably within a manufacturing environment
- Previous audit experience is advantageous
- IOSH Managing Safely as a minimum (NEBOSH General Certificate would be advantageous)
- Be prepared to undertake training as required to enable fulfilment of the job role
- Sound understanding of COSHH and GHS
- Computer literacy is essential, with good knowledge of Microsoft office packages such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- A self-starter, proactive, prepared to take the initiative and work without direct supervision
- Have a practical approach
Candidates should have experience working in a manufacturing environment and a willingness to learn and develop within this challenging role. Previous involvement in Health and Safety and / or training is essential.
The successful candidate will have excellent communication and inter-personal skills together with strong organisational ability. Tenacity and the drive to succeed are additional qualities required in this role plus the ability to work closely with the Site Management team to meet all goals concerning HSE.
Location details
This role is based in our offices near the Eastleigh town centre. The address is Prysmian Cables & Systems Limited, Chickenhall Lane, Eastleigh, SO50 6YU. There are good transport links to Eastleigh and the site is approximately 15 minutes walk from the railway station. We are able to offer free car parking next to our offices.
Employee benefits
· 25 days holiday plus statutory holidays
· Defined Contribution pension scheme and generous life assurance
· Flexible working policy – flexible hours and remote working (role dependent)
· Yes Share Scheme – annual enrolment
· Health Care Cash Plan – scheme which provides reimbursement of optical, dental and chiropody fees up to set limits.
· Vitality wellbeing membership (app)
· 24/7 free and confidential employee counselling service
· Enhanced maternity and paternity leave and pay
· Generous sick pay arrangements
· EE Mobile Discounts
· Rewards Portal – discounts on major retailers
· Cycle to work scheme
· Car leasing scheme
· Transition to Retirement Policy
· Free Flu Jab
· Online Language Learning Acces
Prysmian , as an Equal Opportunity Employer, aims to attract and recruit individuals with diverse backgrounds, skills, and abilities. We strongly believe that diversity brings significant value at all levels of the organization, increasing the possibility of capturing market opportunities and maximizing value for our customers and stakeholders. With Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) as part of our Social Ambition 2030 and a strategic pillar of our Company culture, Prysmian is committed to the development of an organization that prioritizes talent, where people feel respected, included, and free to fully express their potential just as they are.
All Managers and HRs in Prysmian are responsible for ensuring DE&I policies are respected during the recruiting process, as well as recognizing and mitigating unconscious biases that must not influence our selection processes. All persons will be considered for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, religion, nationality, origin, citizenship status, socio-economic status, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, military service or veteran status, pregnancy, parental leave, medical conditions, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Prysmian will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation for any disclosed physical or neurological condition or disability of a qualified applicant unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.
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