Health & Safety Specialist

Position Summary

Euravia Engineering & Supply Co Ltd, a part of Magellan Aerospace Kelbrook, Lancashire has an exciting opportunity for Health & Safety Specialist.

• Full-time-permanent position
• Weekdays are Monday-Friday 37.5 hours per week.
• Monday – Thursday 7:45am – 4:30pm / Friday 7:45am – 12:15pm
• Job location: Colne Road, Kelbrook, Lancashire BB18 6SN

As the Health and Safety Specialist, you will play a critical role in supporting the H&S Global function. Reporting to the Regional Health & Safety Manager, you will engage with the site operational and supporting stakeholders to identify, coordinate and drive health, safety and environmental improvements; ensuring all EHS related issues are managed in compliance with relevant legislation and best practices

Perks and Benefits

• A company culture that promotes work life balance
• Access to mental health support
• Business performance related bonus
• Career development opportunities
• Commitment to continued learning and development
• Perkbox - includes monthly treats and discounts from selected restaurants, cinemas, shops etc
• Long Service Awards
• Enhanced Holiday Entitlement based on length of service
• Free parking
  

Essential Responsibilities

• Assist the Regional Health & Safety Manager to ensure delivery of safety performance in line with personal, team and functional goals and objectives.
• Integrate with the site Senior Management Team to provide advice, support and guidance on all matters relating to health, safety and the environment.
• Support accident/incident investigations and reports, carry out trend/root cause analysis and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
• Provide accurate and timely information and reports regarding site health and safety performance to the regional Health & Safety Manager.
• Coordinate, facilitate and/or arrange training programs/courses in accordance with global EHS training requirements.
• Maintain the records, documents and standards required for ISO14001, OHSAS 18001/ISO 45001 and third party audits.
• Create, issue and review safety alerts, toolbox talks and one point task lessons to implement and disseminate policies, procedures and standards.
• Arrange, facilitate and contribute to the safety committee, executive and working group meetings, presenting site achievements at business reviews.
• Conduct internal audits/site inspections, and liaise with external auditors/external bodies in surveillance audits/inspections when needed.
• Liaise with department managers/supervisors to create, issue, review risk assessments/safe systems of work, advising H&S guidelines when new processes are being implemented.
• Prepare required reports in relation to HSE activities, accident claim reports, lost time accident reporting/RIDDOR reports.
• Demonstrate a regular presence on the shop floor, proactively interacting with the workforce to promote safe working practices across the site, while finding effective solutions to any EHS issues found.
• Interact with the Occupational Health provider as required to offer site specific health and safety information to support the health surveillance function.
  

Skills / Knowledge Requirements

Academic:

• Good standard of general education

Professional Accreditations:

• NEBOSH General Certificate or higher

Experience:

• Knowledge and experience of H&S requirements in Aerospace manufacturing
• In-depth knowledge of H&S compliance legislation
• Working knowledge of ISO 14001 and Environmental Management
• Working knowledge of OHSAS 18001 / ISO 45001
• Technician (or higher) member of IOSH
• Excellent communication and engagement skills
• IT literate, proficient in MS Office
• Results focused, with ability to work on own initiative

Key Competencies:

• Competent in the use of computer systems and computer literate
• Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Power Point.
• Methodical, ordered and highly organised
  

Other skills/Abilities/ Personal Attributes:

Skills:

• Ability to manage and prioritise a range of work

Abilities:

• Able to organise work effectively, complete administration accurately and maintain records fully and systematically

Personal Attributes:

• Good communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to deal tactfully and discreetly with sensitive and confidential matters, particularly in accident and occupational health subjects.