Health & Safety Coordinator

PDA Search & Selection; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000

Job description

Job Title: Health & Safety Coordinator (SHEQ)

Location: Grangemouth, Falkirk

Salary: GBP25,000.00 - GBP28,000.00

Hours: 40 hours a week

Shift Patterns: 6.00am - 2.00pm On Site 5 days per week. Start & Finish times may be flexible.

Full Time & Permanent Position: Monday - Friday, No Weekends

Benefits: 33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays), 2x Pension contribution (up to a maximum of 10% employer contribution), Profit Share, Collective Life Insurance, Collective accident insurance, private medical cover, discounted gym memberships, GP Services, retail discounts and more. Company is happy to sponsor candidates for health and safety qualifications.

Job Purpose:

We are advertising this Health & Safety Coordinator (SHEQ) role on behalf of our client, a leading provider of door-to-door transportation services for bulk-liquid chemicals and food-grade products. Due to continued growth, this is a newly created position and the successful candidate will be the main SHEQ contact for the site. The successful candidate will work within a state-of-the-art tank cleaning and repair facility. You will need to work both as part of a team and independently, with a high degree of autonomy provided by the company. This role reports to the Depot Manager, as well as the Global SHEQ Managers.

As a Health & Safety Coordinator (SHEQ), you are responsible for advising line management on health, (food)safety, quality, compliance, and sustainability matters, managing this process to ensure all advice is incorporated into day-to-day processes and operations. You will also be involved with general office administration, including updating databases, producing cleaning certificates, and assisting drivers.

This role offers the chance for travel, with trips to London & Netherlands.

Key Responsibilities:

• Contribute to & improve the global company Management System.
• Maintain Internal Control Procedures Reports.
• Set up & guide the local incident/event team to ensure incidents & major events are identified, followed up, & closed timely.
• Investigate Customer Complaints and Incidents, providing support and expertise to line management, monitor corrective actions, and ensure all documentation is updated.
• Conduct inductions for new staff and embed a health and safety training program for all new starters.
• Monitor operational non-conformances to ensure they are dealt with in a timely & professional manner.
• Address SHEQ matters for up to 15 staff members.
• Support the Training department in monitoring and setting up training programs, implementing SHEQ related trainings to local staff, while registering training efforts.
• Assist in identifying, implementing & governing relevant legislation.
• Support in collecting, sharing & reporting on sustainability matters.
• Carry out internal audits and follow up on any action points, providing feedback to GM.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

Education:

• Bachelor's or similar level of education related to Logistics, Health & Safety, Environmental, or Quality.
• NEBOSH Level 2, 3, or equivalent would be desirable.
• Willingness to study towards IOSH/NEBOSH level 6.
• Fluent in English.

Experience:

• Minimum 2 years of experience in the logistics & transport industry (Desirable).
• Health & Safety experience.
• Experience with risk assessments, site inspections, training records, fire regulations, hazardous substances, noise, machinery safeguarding, identifying and reducing risks, reporting accidents, and working knowledge of SHEQ regulations would all be preferred.
• Demonstrable experience and/or affinity in quality management, process improvement, compliance (ISO 9001, ISO 22000, SQAS, IMPCAS).

Specific Skills:

• Self-starter, eager to learn.
• Calm, likeable, and friendly demeanor.
• Good communicator with strong interpersonal skills.
• Must be team-oriented, ethical, and organized.
• Able to maintain a high-level overview, prioritize, and set goals.
• Good computer skills.

If you feel these qualities describe you, then we would like to hear from you. An immediate start is available for this position and the client is looking to interview ASAP.

Please apply by submitting your CV in the strictest confidence to Andrew Bridges at PDA SEARCH & SELECTION LIMITED.