A great opportunity has arisen within a long established company based in Medway Towns for a permanent Health, Safety, Quality and Environment Advisor to join their team. Reporting to the MD, you will take ownership of of all the health, safety, quality and environmental aspects associated with the business. You will have previous experience of working in a similar role ideally gained within a manufacturing environment.

You will provide advice and guidance on all aspects of health, safety, quality and environment. To monitor and research new health and safety legislation and best practice, giving guidance on implementation and compliance.

Your duties include:

Auditing production and inspecting production equipment and processes, ensuring employee training is up to date.
Creating and implementing training plans
Assessing risks and creating safety plans
Meeting company health and safety goals
Conduct new starter health and safety inductions
Prepare health safety strategies and develop internal policy
Managing accident report records, investigating causes of accidents, near misses and other unsafe conditions where required and finding the best way to prevent future accidents
Maintaining ISO14001, ISO9001 and HSE documentation for audits both internal and external
Experience of ISO auditing
Produce Method Statement and Risk Assessment for site installations.
Maintaining RIDDOR records and KPI's
Ensuring all first aid equipment is kept safe and up to date
Maintaining fire drill and PAT testing records
Managing maintenance contracts for equipment with legislative safety requirementsCandidate Profile

Excellent written and communication skills in order to explain health and safety processes to stakeholders. A highly motivated and experienced professional with a strong background in health and safety regulations. Extensive knowledge of HSE standards, risk management, and compliance. An excellent eye for detail to identify and prevent potential hazards.

Experience/Qualifications

Desirable

Proven experience as a Health and Safety Advisor
Previous engineering/technical experience Essential

NEBOSH /IOSH certified
IT Literate (Outlook, Work, Excel)
Excellent communication skills with the ability to present and deliver training plans
Knowledge of potentially hazardous materials or practices
Experience in writing reports and policies
Organisational skills
Diligent with great attention to detailBenefits: Contributory pension scheme, Life assurance

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