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Divisional Head of Health, Safety and Wellbeing
- Company: Breedon
- Type: Full Time
- Region: UK - East Midlands
- Town/City: Derby, Derbyshire
- Posted: 07/12/2021
- Listed in: Health & Safety Officer
- Reference: Breedon_1638880161
Job Description
Divisional Head of Health, Safety and Wellbeing
Competitive package including pension, life assurance, Private Medical Insurance and car allowance.
Breedon are seeking a Divisional Head of Health, Safety and Wellbeing to join our Cement division.
Based at Hope Cement Works in Derbyshire, the role will cover the UK and Ireland and the post holder will be expected to travel across the business. The role requires an experienced Health, Safety and Wellbeing Advisor or Manager capable of communicating at all levels.
Key responsibilities:
- Develop the annual Health, Safety and Wellbeing plan for the Cement Business Unit including monitoring of targets through leading and lagging measures.
- Provide accurate and prompt advice, support and reports on Health, Safety and Wellbeing.
- Develop a mature health, safety & wellbeing culture within the organisation engaging and consulting with all colleagues throughout, including relevant trades Unions
- To conduct a programme of inspections or behavioural audits, send written reports and recommendations to the relevant managers in their area.
- To ensure that all accidents, dangerous occurrences, near-misses, incidents and cases of occupational ill health, in their relevant area, are fully investigated using root cause analysis techniques (as appropriate) and advise on the necessary measures to avoid a similar occurrence.
- Where appropriate, to act as the primary point of contact for the local or national health and safety regulatory and enforcement bodies.
- To liaise with Company employees, suppliers and contractors regarding the H&S requirements of plant and equipment in their relevant area to ensure compliance with legal and company standards.
- To assist managers in their respective area in the development of risk assessments, safe working practices and procedures.
- To compile and analyse accident and incident statistics and produce monthly reports and other required information.
- To keep informed and research Safety initiatives and programmes relevant to Heavy Industrial industries similar to Breedon.
Education/qualifications required:
- NEBOSH/IEMA Certificate or equivalent.
- NEBOSH/IEMA Diploma or equivalent (desired but must be obtained within 2 year of taking role).
- IOSH/IEMA membership (desired).
- Certified auditor (desired).
- Trained in Root Cause Analyses (RCA) techniques (desired).
- Degree (desired).
About us
Breedon is a leading construction materials group in Great Britain and Ireland. We produce cement, aggregates, asphalt, ready-mixed concrete, Welsh slate and specialist concrete and clay products, and offer a range of contracting services.
The Group places the highest importance on sustained standards of excellence in all aspects of Health, Safety, Wellbeing and Environmental management and you will be expected to contribute to the Company's zero harm culture.
Facilities at Hope include free parking, golf course, fishing and sailing lakes, on site gym, and a subsidised canteen. A competitive remuneration package will be offered including pension, life assurance, Private Medical Insurance and car allowance.
Contract type Permanent Salary Competitive Closing date for applications 21st December, 2021
By applying for this role, your details will be sent to Ortolan People, who are acting as consultants for the hiring company. Ortolan People are engaged to provide recruitment support in processing applications. We will endeavour to respond to all applicants within three working days. Occasionally for roles with a very high volume of applicants, this may not be possible.
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