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Health And Safety Advisor

Oxford
3 weeks ago
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Health and Safety Advisor

£45 - £50 per hour (experience dependent) + collaborative & creative work environment + min 3-month contract + immediate start

Company Overview

Our client is a young venture-funded company of around 150 world-class metallurgists, mechanical engineers, technicians, and software developers working across three sites in the UK and one in the US, building the future of advanced metal components. They use proprietary software packages which combine advanced machine learning and physical modelling, as well as extensive experimental facilities, to 3D print metal components better and faster than anyone else.

At their Oxfordshire premises they are aiming to build the world’s fastest, smartest, and best-equipped facility for the rapid development of additively manufactured parts for the electronics, aerospace and industrial sectors, and novel metal alloys for better performance.

The Role

Our client is seeking a diligent, methodical and motivated individual to join its growing team as Health and Safety Advisor.

You will work alongside the existing H&S Team to maintain compliance with H&S legislation across the business and implement measures to ensure a safe working environment. You will report to the H&S manager.

The role will be varied with a mixture of administrative tasks, on-site staff engagement, technical assessments and strategy meetings. You will interact with contractors/consultants as well as staff from all areas including the offices, laboratory and machine workshops, and must be a confident communicator. You will also use your experience to help supervise and mentor members of the H&S team as well as other members of staff involved in H&S activities.

Your duties will require you to regularly work in sites located in both Yarnton and Abingdon so being a car owner/driver is essential.

Training will be provided as required, however an excellent knowledge of applicable UK safety legislation and general workplace safety requirements is expected.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain and promote high standards in Health and Safety, in a fast-changing business environment

  • Promote a positive Health & Safety culture throughout the workforce.

  • Work with operations and engineering teams to understand complex processes and implement the right safety measures

  • Review company risk assessments, procedures, records, signage and policies

  • Organise internal and external audits to monitor compliance

  • Oversee accident and near-miss investigations and ensure implementation of improvement actions

  • Lead continuous improvement opportunities within safety management processes

  • Create reports for the board of director and auditors

  • Help supervise the H&S team and staff involved in H&S.

    Essential

  • NEBOSH National Diploma or equivalent

  • Substantial H&S experience working, particularly in a scientific or production environment

  • Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, and influence stakeholders at all organisational levels

  • Excellent communication and influencing skills: you are also results-oriented

  • Proficient IT skills including Microsoft Office products

  • UK driving licence

    Desirable

  • Good working knowledge of specialised regulations including COSHH, DSEAR, ATEX, and REACH

  • Experience creating risk assessment for industrial machinery and hazardous substances

  • Knowledge of regulations related to water safety, pressurised systems, extract ventilation

  • Proven managerial experience with the ability to lead teams

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