Health & Safety Advisor

Main Function (Health & Safety Advisor)

To provide Regional Support to the Divisional SHE Director in the implementation and supervision of the Company’s Safety, Health and Environmental policy so as to ensure a healthy and safe environment for all employees and workers engaged on Company business.

Key Functional Areas (Health & Safety Advisor)

· Monitor, develop and implement SHE systems to ensure our standards, performance and compliance is of the highest order

· Provide support and advice to the Region and represent Regional Management in discussions with employees and external organisations on safety, health & environmental (SHE) matters

· Support the development of SHE management capability within the Region by improving the skills and knowledge of Miller personnel

· Ensure that the SHE processes and procedures assist in developing a positive SHE culture within the Region

· Identify opportunities for improvement and of best practice in SHE management

Main Duties (Health & Safety Advisor)

· Carry out site visits and audits to ensure compliance with specified procedures and standards

· Provide SHE advice at tender and construction stages

· Investigate and report on all RIDDOR reportable accidents and occurrences

· Make all necessary notifications to the relevant statutory bodies regarding notifiable accidents and occurrences

· Attend quarterly performance review meetings and produce bimonthly Regional reports

· Feed into and report back on Regional SHE training

· Where applicable carry out SHE training within the Region

Key Capabilities Required (Health & Safety Advisor)

(1) Skills and Capabilities

· Analytical

· Good IT Skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)

· Must have excellent organisational and time management skills being able to effectively prioritise and delegate against strict deadlines.

· Skilled in conflict resolution

· Skilled and practised trainer

(2) Behavioural Attributes

· Ability to interpret SHE legislation and to convey it accurately to employees, contractors and their relevant parties.

· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, being able to relate to people at all levels of an organisation, and to establish and maintain respect both professionally and personally

· A natural leader possessing integrity, presence, drive, determination, natural enthusiasm

· Able to influence and persuade · Excellent problem solver, inquisitive and resilient

(3) Knowledge, Experience and Qualification

· Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a SHE role

· Detailed knowledge of SHE legislation

· NEBOSH certificate or prepared to work towards it

· Member of IOSH

· Valid Driving Licence

· Experience in carrying out audits, accident investigation and liaison with relevant statutory bodies

· Good IT Skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)