Health and Safety Advisor – Scotland (Surfacing)

Job title:

Health and Safety Advisor – Scotland (Surfacing)

Company

Breedon

Job description

Health and Safety Advisor – Scotland (Surfacing)Application Deadline: 20 November 2024Department: Health and SafetyEmployment Type: Permanent – Full TimeLocation: Uddingston, South LanarkshireDescriptionRegional role covering Scotland – based from Uddingston, GlasgowAs a Health and Safety Advisor at Breedon, you will play a crucial role in maintaining and improving our safety culture, ensuring compliance with all relevant health and safety regulations, and implementing best practices to create a safe working environment.This is a remote role where you will have autonomy in regards to delivering and supporting the business’ needs in this region. You must be confident and a strong communicator who has the ability to influence and coach people in all aspects of safety, health, wellbeing.Key Responsibilities

• Promoting a strong safety culture across the organisation by actively engaging and coaching employees
• Ensuring that operational activities comply with relevant health and safety legislation, industry standards, and company policies.
• Work with site managers and road surfacing operatives to ensure a consistent approach to health and safety management
• Supporting the development of safety procedures, method statement and risk assessments
• Support the investigation of safety incidents and near misses and develop action plans to prevent reoccurrence.
• Identify areas for improvement and work with relevant teams to implement necessary changes.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Experience in Highways Construction is preferable
• Professional certifications such as NEBOSH or equivalent
• Proven experience as a Health and Safety Advisor
• In-depth knowledge of health and safety legislation, regulations, and best practices.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to work collaboratively and independently, with strong attention to detail.
• A passion for promoting and ensuring a safe working environment.
• Full driving license

Job Benefits

• Car Allowance
• Bonus Scheme
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Free on-site Parking
• Volunteer Scheme
• Share Save Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Enhanced Maternity, Adoption & Paternity Scheme
• Health & Wellbeing Initiatives
• Discount Scheme

Expected salary

Location

Glasgow

Job date

Thu, 31 Oct 2024 04:53:47 GMT

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