Health Safety & Environment Officer

☞ Wincanton

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Update day: 03-06-2024

Location: Chippenham South West

Category: Executive management Production / Operation

Industry: Transportation Logistics Supply Chain Storage

Position: Entry level

Job type: Full-time

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OverviewJob DescriptionAn exciting opportunity has arisen for a Health, Safety and Environment Officer - South to join our established team. The role will be primarily based in Chippenham, Wiltshire however there will be a requirement to travel to other sites under the role holder’s responsibility within the South-West and South-East.The role holder will report directly to the Health, Safety and Environment Manager and will provide critical, hands-on support to the local Operations Teams. The key elements of the role will be to provide the solid framework that allows the team to achieve and maintain a pioneering Health, Safety and Environmental standard on site.You will be expected to take a proactive approach in demonstrating desire, flexibility and the capability to perform your duties using various system and administrative tools. Listed below, although not exhaustive, are the key responsibilities for this challenging role;How will you contribute?
  • Play a key role in supporting the delivery of the Health, Safety and Environmental strategies in accordance with Wincanton’s internal procedures
  • Ensure all standards meet legislation and advise on and share best practice
  • Ensure all sites achieve or surpass the targets set by Wincanton, driving standards from the outset to ensure accidents, incidents and lost time injuries are avoided
  • Drive a positive and proactive safety culture throughout all levels of the team to promote operational excellence in safety behaviours
  • Fully support internal and external audit processes inclusive of ISO certifications
  • Co-ordination of all site Health, Safety and Environmental activities including committees, training and communications to ensure sites remain compliant
  • Develop appropriate HSE knowledge and expertise within the team
  • Undertake risk assessments as required and ensure that existing risk assessments are reviewed & linked to the relevant safe systems of work
  • Lead accident investigation and reporting ensuring accurate root causes are identified with adequate corrective actions implemented to prevent reoccurrence
  • Ensure that all hazards, near misses, accidents and incidents are recorded correctly and where necessary, escalated within a timely manner using the company safety database system
  • Ensure that all contractors working on sites are “approved”, have been vetted and have submitted the correct up to date documentation
  • Be pro-active in decision making based on analysis, experience, judgement and intuition but recognise when to escalate
  • Support the creation and maintenance of HSE related plans across sites utilising the Group documents and strategies
  • Seek Continuous Improvement on all aspects regarding HSE across the contract
What will you bring?
  • This person will hold or be working towards a relevant Health and Safety qualification such as NEBOSH
  • Experience of HSE in an operational area, preferably in a warehousing operation
  • Needs to be a proactive, effective and motivated team player who can demonstrate a strong capability of engaging with the workforce and be able to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing
  • Is able to remain calm and work well under pressure in tight deadline situations, displaying exceptional organisational skills
  • Must possess strong Microsoft Office skills
  • Experience of working to ISO standards would be of benefit
  • Must be able to demonstrate a keen interest in continually improving our Health, Safety and Environment performance
  • Must hold a current valid UK driving license and be willing to travel as there may be a requirement to support or cover other operations
Although primarily a Monday to Friday role, there may, on occasion, be a requirement for the Health, Safety and Environment Officer to support outside of this window dependant on the operational requirements.What do we offer?We really value our people and offer a friendly, safety first working environment and a competitive salary along with other benefits including; company pension scheme, generous holidays, cycle to work scheme ,employee benefits online discount platform, onsite parking + much moreOur people are at the core of our business and what makes Wincanton great. That’s why we also provide significant opportunities for career development and progression, as well as training enrichment and multi-skilling, in a dynamic working environment.Apply Now!Please apply by following the links and uploading your CV. We are a fast-moving organisation so we may not always wait until the closing date to review applications. As a result you should submit your CV as soon as possible!We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
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Deadline: 18-07-2024

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