Our client is an industry leading manufacturing business with a multimillion-pound turnover and impressive growth plans, supported with large scale investment, and an existing established network of manufacturing facilities across the UK.Following further growth at their factory based local to the South Cerney area of Swindon, our client is now seeking to appoint a HSE advisor, to coordinate and manage integrated management systems related to Health, Safety, Environmental processes, and compliance within the factory, embedding and developing ways of working specific to factory and manufacturing operations.This presents an outstanding opportunity for an experienced HSE coordinator / advisor or HSE administrator to transfer knowledge and experience from other, or similar industries.What’s in it for you as HSE Advisor:
Basic salary of £50,000 per annum (subject to experience and qualifications)
10% Production Bonus
33 days Annual Leave
Monday - Friday days based position
16% Company Pension
Location - South Cerney/Swindon
Further training and personal development specific to the positions, e.g. IEMA, health and safety training development
Days based position – Monday to Friday
Key Responsibilities of HSE Advisor include:
Promote a culture where the health and safety and wellbeing of colleagues is the absolute priority.
Ensure all statutory obligations, company policies and procedures are understood and adhered to, by all direct reports, always.
Track progress of SHE Assure actions for the team.
Carry out SSOP reviews & Manage SHE Assure, progress actions.
Ensure Factory Risk Assessments are up to date and compliant.
Work with the factory team to implement the strategic plan for the site.
Audit the Integrated Management System (IMS).
Collate process and report all factory HSE data.
Manage skills matrix and course bookings.
Collaborate with all business stakeholders to ensure the Safety Health & Environment Strategy is delivered and all relevant legislation is always compiled to.
Provide accurate, timely and technical advice to colleagues in resolving issues in H&S and reducing environmental impact.
Use data to identify and prioritise issues that affect the business, establish their root cause, and provide findings and recommendations for business improvement.
Manage occupational health monitoring in line with the business policies.
Essential Qualifications & Experience of HSE Advisor:
NEBOSH General Certificate
Excellent communication skills
Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail
Previous experience with ISO 45001, 14001 management systems (Desireable)
Experience of undertaking H & S, or HSE/SHE responsibilities
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Process laboratory waste following standard operating procedures
Produce fly food and media to support teaching and research across the college
Provide autoclaving and sterilisation services to the college
Ensure adequate stocks of laboratory consumables and glassware
Troubleshoot issues with fly food and media production, working with colleagues to resolve problems
Monitor the quality of ingredients, recipes and end products, working with service users to identify changes and implement solutions
Carry out routine sample preparation following standard operating procedures with guidance from senior technicians
Carry out specified techniques, tests or experiments as directed
Identify simple problems and resolve and recognise when to refer issues to your manager
Maintain accurate records and draft routine documentation related to your duties
Ensure the health, safety and cleanliness of the immediate work area, by encouraging staff and students to comply with all basic University / College Health & Safety policies and reporting any issues to your line manager, technical manager, laboratory manager or college safety advisor as appropriate
Confirm that all required assessments are in place, approved and up to date
Carry out regular maintenance processes as appropriate, and ensure records are maintained
Report any breaches or non-compliance with health and safety procedures to the line manager, technical manager, laboratory manager or college safety advisor
Ensuring waste disposal is carried out correctly for laboratory, recycled and general waste
Adopt a proactive attitude to assisting with and implementing carbon reduction and energy saving measures
Assisting with stock level control and informing the line manager when replacements are required
Receipt and correct storage of consumables and chemical reagents
Reporting any problems with equipment or services to the line manager or colleague as appropriate
Treats everyone with dignity and respect in line with current equality legislation
Complete any other duties as may be reasonably required by either the line manager or technical managers
Training:You will undertake a Level 3 Laboratory Technician Apprenticeship with an Ofsted rated 'Outstanding' training provider, CSR Scientific Training, which will include:
Fully recognised apprenticeship qualification - Level 3 Laboratory Technician
On-the-job competency training
Theoretical knowledge - BTEC Level 3 Applied Science (if required)
The majority of your learning will be completed online once a week with some face-to-face practical sessions/exams in Birmingham (if BTEC is included).
Upon successful completion, apprentices can apply for professional registration as a Registered Science Technician, RSciTech, with either the Institute of Physics, Royal Society of Chemistry or Royal Society of Biology.Training Outcome:On completion of this apprenticeship, you may be able to progress into a Research Technician role.Employer Description:People are at the heart of what we are and do.
The University of Birmingham is proud to have been a part of the City of Birmingham and the wider region for over 100 years, and we are equally proud to be recognised as a leading global university. We want to attract talented people from across the city and beyond, support them to succeed, and celebrate their success.
We are committed to helping the people who work here to develop through our sector-leading Birmingham Professional programme which provides all professional services staff with development opportunities and the encouragement to reach their full potential. With almost 5,000 professional services jobs in a wide-range of functions in Edgbaston and in our campus in Dubai, there are plenty of opportunities for you to be able to develop your career at the University.
We believe there is no such thing as a typical member of staff and that diversity is a source of strength that underpins the exchange of ideas, innovation, and debate. We warmly welcome people from all backgrounds and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where diversity is at the heart of who and what we are, and how we work.
Supporting our people to achieve a healthy work/life balance is important both to our employees and to the success of the University and, depending on the role, we offer a variety of flexible working arrangements. We therefore welcome discussions on all forms of flexible working. In addition, you will receive a generous package of benefits including 40 days paid holiday a year, one paid day a year for volunteering, occupational sick pay, and a pension scheme. We also have three high quality subsidised day nurseries.
The University is situated in leafy Edgbaston and there are excellent transport links to our beautiful campus, including main bus routes and a train station on site. On campus we have a state-of-the-art sports centre with pool, shops, places to eat and drink, our own art gallery, museum and botanical gardens.Working Hours :Monday - Friday, 09:00 - 17:00.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Analytical skills,Team working,Initiative....Read more...
