Health, Safety and Environmental Advisor

Job title:

Health, Safety and Environmental Advisor

Company

Pladis

Job description

Want to help us bring happiness to the world? Want to join an ambitious and fast growing global biscuits and confectionery business investing heavily in iconic global brands, infrastructure and people? Then this is the place for you.As proud bakers and chocolatiers and custodians of iconic global brands, we don’t compromise on the quality of ingredients in our products or on the people we hire. We are looking for entrepreneurial spirits who share our passion for bringing happiness to our consumers and who embody our Winning Traits.To succeed at pladis you need to be purpose-led, resilient and positive to succeed here because we expect pace and agility, we insist on collaboration and demand accountability. If that is your thing, then pladis offers global ambition, a clear Vision and roadmap for success, challenge, and unrivalled opportunities to learn and make an impactClick “Apply” to get started.What will this role achieve?People are a company’s best asset and we want to ensure we have a safe environment in which our employees can continue to produce products that delight our customers.We are currently recruiting for an inquisitive and determined, Health and Safety Advisor to join our SQSE team in Wigston. The team handle all activities relating to Food Safety, Health & Safety, Product Quality, Environment, Hygiene and Pest Control and you will be responsible for providing the site with Health, Safety and Environmental advice and support.You will implement the pladis Central HS&E policies and procedures and drives continuous improvement of the site standards and systems. You will handle the site’s HS&E systems and internal audit programmes.You will be comfortable challenging the norm and will support the site in managing accident, issue and incident prevention and investigations, and in delivering compliance to all legal, pladis and other relevant external standards.If you are self-motivated, with an aim to achieve the best result and are looking for a long-term career with interesting challenges within a great team, site and company, apply now for immediate consideration.What will be your key deliverables?

• Maintains a high level of knowledge and expertise in Health, Safety and Environment matters to provide the Site Compliance Manager and the site with appropriate advice and support.
• Responsible for maintaining and facilitating continuous improvement in all aspects of the site’s HSE management systems and standards, in line with the group’s systems and policies.
• Provides managers and employees with information on legislative and Corporate compliance, advises on ways of meeting statutory requirements and Corporate HS&E Policies, HSE recommendations and codes of practice.
• Responsible for the investigation and review of significant accidents, incidents, complaints and pollution events, and the identification of solutions to prevent recurrence. Drives close out of issues and non-conformance.
• Supports the Crisis Incident Management (CIM) process for H S& E issues by carrying out formal risk assessments and reports into the site’s Green Team.
• Takes an active part in the site HSE committee.
• Drives the HSE agenda for the site; addresses issues and resolves the site requirements for improvements.
• Approves SOPs relating to HSE.
• Provides and advises on appropriate site training as required.
• Audits, monitors and reviews the implementation of Health and Safety policies, working practices, safety procedures and standards for all respective operations as directed by the Compliance Manager and Central Compliance team.
• Co-ordinates all site audits through the Central Audit Team and accompanies auditors on site.
• Collates data and information and reports on site’s HS& E performance.
• Drives risk assessment processes to continuously improve site’s health and safety performance.
• Represents the site for regulatory health, safety & environmental authorities. (The HSE, EA and SEPA in Scotland).
• Proactively manages the sites Accident & Incident Reporting Procedures, making recommendations for future improvements to prevent recurrence where necessary.
• Collaborate with regulatory authorities and insurers on key matters such as fire risk assessment and certification, RIDDOR reporting, emergency planning and safety improvement plans.
• Maintain close liaison with Occupational Health (EHW) to ensure H & S provisions are met and understood

Bring your experienceEssential

• You must be an experienced Health & Safety professional with significant experience in a Health & Safety role
• You will ideally be from a manufacturing environment within any industry
• You will have good knowledge of Health & Safety law and its application and will work effectively with everyone from operators to the site leadership team to ensure compliance.
• NEBOSH Certificate
• NEBOSH Diploma Part 1 or equivalent.

Desirable

• Membership of IOSH or greater (e.g. CMIOSH)
• Environmental Qualification (e.g. NEBOSH Diploma in Environmental Management or IEMA Certificate / Diploma)
• Membership of IEMA
• Degree in relevant Health & Safety or Environmental subject
• NEBOSH Diploma Part 2

Our PurposeBring happiness with every biteIt’s a purpose that every one of our colleagues, all around the world believes in. And while we’re all unique, we also share the same values.Each of our values is important on its own. In combination they’re exceptionally powerful.Our values have deep personal meaning to us. They’re part of who we are and what we stand for as an employerLiving our pladis values is a key part of success, look out for questions in your interview that link to these key pladis values.Our ValuesPurpose led – We’re energised and guided by our purpose to bring happiness with every biteAgile – We’re ever evolving, we never stand still, always improving for our customers and our consumersPositive – We’re highly motivated optimistic, fearless, and we inspire each other to be betterResilient – We’re persistent in the face of setbacks, quick to adapt, learn and move forwardCollaborative – We gain strength from operating as one pladis, winning and succeeding together.Best mix of ingredientspladis is an equal opportunities employer, like every excellent recipe we’re a thoughtful mix. A happy and inclusive place to work that’s as diverse as our consumers and the communities we support, live and work in, all around the world. Where every voice is heard, and difference is celebrated. Where fresh perspectives and new ideas help us grow and thrive.We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform key job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.Please contact us to request accommodation.pladis is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All openings will be filled based on qualifications without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion or any other classification protected by law.We operate a strict Preferred Supplier List. If you are a recruitment agency and wish to submit candidate to be considered for this vacancy, you must have agreed to, and signed, our terms of business.
We will not accept CVs from any other sources other than those currently on our PSL. We will not pay a fee for any candidate that has not been represented by a provider on our PSL.

Expected salary

Location

Wigston, Leicestershire

Job date

Sun, 26 Jan 2025 02:50:33 GMT

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