HSE Advisor

Specialists in providing engineered above ground drainage and water supply systems, Polypipe Building Services leverages offsite fabrication to design and deliver solutions to mechanical and public health engineers, M&E contractors as well as local authorities. Polypipe Building Services houses well-known industry brand Terrain and has been delivering systems to commercial, high rise residential, healthcare, education and leisure projects for over 50 years.

Role: In conjunction with the Site HSE Manager, the individual will be responsible for improving the HSE culture, implementing Group HSE policies, managing HSE systems, driving behavioural change and improving employee competence.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for understanding the main requirements of the health and safety and environmental and legislation applicable to the company
• Support the Site Management Team in fulfilling their responsibilities for HSE on site: advise and assist as necessary
• Implement Group Health and Safety, and Environmental, Policy and procedures on site
• Joint investigation of accidents/incidents with line management and employees.
• Carry out in-depth investigations for more serious accidents or environmental incidents, and ensure that appropriate action is taken to prevent recurrence
• Ensure all accident data and supporting documentation is logged; maintain the accident database, produce accident statistics and undertaken trend analysis
• Consult and communication with the workforce on HSE matters via workgroups and other consultation forums
• Organise and develop HSE projects, in line with Group Policy and Key Performance indicators
• Manage and organise HSE training; maintain an HSE training matrix
• Oversee the issue of Permits to Work and control of contractors on site
• Liaise with suppliers and place orders and requisitions where appropriate, ensuring relevant safety standards are met.
• Manage on-site COSHH compliance requirements including maintaining up to date register of substances, access to Material Safety Data Sheets and suitable risk assessments
• Advance and promote a health and safety culture and in the workplace
• Advance and promote environmental awareness in the workplace
• Ensure that all tasks have a suitable and sufficient risk assessment, and written safe systems of work (SSW), and that all employees are trained in the relevant SSW’s
• Ensure that Level 1 and Level 2 Audits are undertaken.
• Assist in Auditing programmes, including internal and external audits
• Deputise in the absence of the Site HSE Manager on Safety and Environmental matters
• Maintain all records and files as required

Requirements:

• In depth knowledge and understanding of Safety, Health and Environmental legislation
• Working in a fast pace manufacturing environment
• Ability to lead and drive change and improvements
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Full driving licence.
• Computer Literate – Good Knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Possess the initiative to develop the role with a passionate approach
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Qualified to NEBOSH Certificate (NEBOSH Diploma Part II level or equivalent preferred)
• AIEMA professional training
• Competent in all aspects of inspections within scope applicable to the role
• Competent in auditing
• Competent in accurately recording results of all inspections, checks and audits in clear legible manner consistent with the requirements of the respective standard.
• Computer literate – working knowledge of Microsoft Access, Word and Excel
• Ability to understand pertinent legislation and relate to company business/processes

Polypipe operate an Equal Opportunities Policy. If you are interested in this role, please apply today with your full CV.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Aylesford: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Health & Safety Advisor (preferred)
• Building Products (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Drivers Licence (preferred)
• NEBOSH (preferred)

Work Location: One location