Health and Safety Specialist! (MUST hold a COMAH qualification)
Location: Derby
Salary: £45,000 - £50,000
Are you passionate about promoting a culture of safety and compliance? Do you have a keen eye for detail and a commitment to excellence in Health and Safety (H&S) practices? If so, we want you on our team!
About the Role We are seeking a dedicated Health and Safety Specialist to join our dynamic team in Derby. In this role, you will:
* Regulatory Communication: Act as a liaison with regulatory offices such as the Local Authority (LA) and Health and Safety Executive (HSE).
* Expert Advisory: Serve as the go-to expert on H&S compliance issues and consultant/subcontractor liability.
* Training and Development: Identify H&S training needs and coordinate programs to enhance safe practices and reinforce our HSE culture.
* Assessment Leadership: Lead COSHH Assessment, Safety Assessment, and Risk Assessment activities, including HAZID, HAZOP, etc.
* Waste Management: Support the safe disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous materials and manage explosive licensing requirements.
* Incident Investigation: Lead incident investigations, providing comprehensive reports and corrective action plans.
* Compliance Knowledge: Maintain up-to-date knowledge of HSE regulatory requirements and ensure continuous professional development (CPD).
* Safety Culture Promotion: Collaborate with the Group HSE Manager, Site MD, and Site HSE Manager to foster a strong safety culture.
* Representation and Reporting: Represent the HSE department in meetings and audits, and deputize for the HSE Manager when needed.
* Analytical Reporting: Prepare HSE analytical statistics and regular health and safety reports, offering insights and recommendations.
* Waste Stream Management: Manage both conventional and pyrotechnic/explosives waste streams, ensuring compliant disposal and record-keeping.
About You To be successful in this role, you will need:
* Strong communication skills to interact effectively with regulatory bodies and internal teams.
* Expertise in H&S training and the ability to design impactful training programs.
* Proven leadership in conducting assessments and managing risk.
* Experience in waste management and compliance with disposal regulations.
* A proactive approach to incident investigation and reporting.
* A solid understanding of HSE regulatory requirements and a commitment to CPD.
* The ability to foster a positive safety culture and engage employees at all levels.
* Analytical skills to prepare detailed reports and provide actionable insights.
Why Join Us? * Competitive salary of £45,000 - £50,000.
* Opportunity to make a significant impact on safety culture and compliance.
* Work in a supportive and collaborative environment.
* Continuous professional development opportunities.
How to Apply If you are ready to take your H&S career to the next level and join a company committed to excellence in safety, we want to hear from you!