Health and Safety Specialist

Our client, a leading service provider within the Aerospace sector, is looking to appoint a Health and Safety Specialist, based at a site near Burnley.

On Offer:

• Part of a Multi-National organisation with an established international reputation and currently experiencing impressive growth
• Delivering customized MRO services, first class engine performance and reliability for operators around the world
• Salary on offer: £40K+
• Working hours: 37.5 hours. Mon Thurs 7.45am to 4.30pm and Friday 7.45am to 12.15pm

Main Purpose of the Health and Safety Specialist:

Reporting to the Health and Safety Manager and Division Manager, As the Health and Safety Specialist you will play a critical role in supporting the H&S Global function. You will engage with the site operational and supporting stakeholders to identify, coordinate and drive health, safety and environmental improvements; ensuring all EHS related issues are managed in compliance with relevant legislation and best practices

Duties and Responsibilities of the Health and Safety Specialist:

• Ensure delivery of safety performance in line with personal, team and functional goals and objectives.
• Integrate with the site Senior Management Team to provide advice, support and guidance on all matters relating to health, safety and the environment.
• Support accident/incident investigations and reports, carry out trend/root cause analysis and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
• Provide accurate and timely information and reports regarding site health and safety performance.
• Coordinate, facilitate and/or arrange training programs/courses in accordance with global EHS training requirements.
• Maintain the records, documents and standards required for ISO14001, OHSAS 18001/ISO 45001 and third party audits.
• Create, issue and review safety alerts, toolbox talks and one point task lessons to implement and disseminate policies, procedures and standards.
• Arrange, facilitate and contribute to the safety committee, executive and working group meetings, presenting site achievements at business reviews.
• Conduct internal audits/site inspections and liaise with external auditors/external bodies in surveillance audits/inspections when needed.
• Liaise with department managers/supervisors to create, issue, review risk assessments/safe systems of work, advising H&S guidelines when new processes are being implemented.
• Prepare required reports in relation to HSE activities, accident claim reports, lost time accident reporting/RIDDOR reports.
• Demonstrate a regular presence on the shop floor, proactively interacting with the workforce to promote safe working practices across the site, while finding effective solutions to any EHS issues found.
• Interact with the Occupational Health provider as required to offer site specific health and safety information to support the health surveillance function.
• To provide facilities support across the division including but not limited to buildings, equipment and security as well as overseeing site projects and liaising with contractors.
• Any other reasonable duties required by management in support of the business.

To Be Considered:

• NEBOSH General Certificate or higher
• Technician (or higher) member of IOSH
• Knowledge and experience of H&S requirements within the Aviation/Aerospace or Manufacturing sectors
• In-depth knowledge of H&S compliance legislation
• Working knowledge of ISO 14001 and Environmental Management
• Working knowledge of OHSAS 18001 / ISO 45001
• Excellent communication and engagement skills
• IT literate, proficient in MS Office
• Results focused, with ability to work on own initiative

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