Health & Safety Partner

Job title: Health & Safety Partner

Location: Dover

Salary: c. 45,000

Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week

The role:

We're looking for an experienced and proactive Health & Safety Partner to join our clients Safety Team and play a central role in delivering the port's mission of "looking after everyone and everything."

Health & Safety Partner Benefits:

• 5 weeks annual leave + bank holidays
• Birthday leave
• Free Parking
• Generous contributory pension scheme
• Discretionary annual bonus scheme
• Private Health Care
• Life assurance
• Employee assistance programme
• Access to third part discount platform
• Cycle to work scheme
• Benefits and reward platform
• Employee volunteering scheme

Key responsibilities as the Health & Safety Partner would be:

• Partner with operational leaders to improve safety performance
• Provide expert advice on H&S risk, governance and compliance
• Lead incident investigations, audits and continuous improvement
• Support emergency planning, contractor management and critical risk controls
• Deliver training, coaching and drive a positive safety culture
• Contribute to ISO 45001 systems and strategic H&S initiatives

Experience and skills required:

• NEBOSH Diploma / NVQ Level 5 (or equivalent)
• Proven experience in high-risk or complex operational environments
• Strong knowledge of UK Health and safety legislation and ISO 45001
• Skilled in investigations, audits and practical risk management
• Full UK driving licence
• Experience in ports, marine or cargo operations (desirable)
• Knowledge of CDM and contractor management (desirable)
• Background in continuous improvement / behavioural safety

Next steps:

If this sounds like the ideal position for you and you have the experience outlined above, then please apply and you will be contacted by a member of our team if your CV matches our requirements.

If you would like any further information before applying, then please call Ellie - Permanent Consultant on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)

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We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment in line with the Equality Act 2010. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. New Appointments Group acts as an Employment Agency for permanent roles and as an Employment Business for temporary roles.

The role is subject to a medical assessment including a Drug and Alcohol test, and a background security check to obtain a dock pass.