Health and Safety Advisor

1 week ago

Snodland, Kent, United Kingdom South East Water Full time

Are you passionate about creating a thriving health and safety environment?

Do you have sound understanding of health and safety requirements?

We want to be the water company people want to be supplied by and want to work for.


You'll take up this crucial role to join our Health, Safety and Quality team that works closely with colleagues throughout the organisation to provide sound and trusted safety advice.

As a team, we work hard to ensure all employees and partners go home safely each night and that they are also enjoying good health and wellbeing.

The health and safety of those we work with is of the utmost importance.


You have a proven background within a health, safety and quality function with sound understanding of health and safety standards and statutory requirements.

You'll inspect workplaces to ensure compliance with south east water policies and procedures.

This will also include assisting with specialist risk assessments and supporting specific projects and continuous improvement programmes assigned by the Head of Department.

You'll monitor the HSQ mailbox to respond to requests, resolve issues and escalate incidents in a timely manner when appropriate.


Our water supply network spans a large network across the South East of England, including Kent, Sussex, Hampshire, Surrey and Berkshire.

Therefore, there will be some requirement to travel to attend meetings or to conduct site visits. Ideally, you'll have previous experience working with a geographically dispersed and remote workforce.

This is an excellent opportunity to use your self-motivated, persuasive and eye for detail to contribute to maintaining a thriving health and safety culture at South East Water.


What's do you get from working at South East Water?

You'll grow a career with a meaningful purpose. Be you, belong and be valued.

  • Come to work to be safe, valued and trusted.
  • We'll encourage you to create and pursue new opportunities for personal growth.
  • A place to be the real you, build deeper connections and enjoy a sense of belonging.
  • Be invested in helping us to create a sustainable water supply for now, and in the future.

What will you be responsible for delivering?

  • To perform audits and inspections and keep records of findings and produce reports that suggest improvements.
  • To complete risk assessments or give advice on the implementation of risk assessments and safe methods of operation, supporting employees and managers to conduct risk assessments.
  • To provide advice, support and guidance on all aspects of health, safety and welfare to managers
  • To work with the Organisational Development department to advice on the health and safety training, including researching appropriate training solutions and recommending training programmes to meet the needs of South East Water where necessary/required.
  • To attend health and safety committee meetings and provide advice as necessary.
  • To regularly review and update controlled Health and Safety documents and reviewing working processes to identify opportunities for improvement.
  • Collaborating in accident investigations and providing actionable recommendations for continuous improvement.
  • Liaise with contractors on Health, Safety and Wellbeing matter's ensuring compliance with applicable legislation.
  • Support HR where appropriate in relation to health (including mental and physical) and wellbeing of staff.
  • Deliver or support with adhoc projects as directed by the Head of Department

What do you bring to the role?

  • Previous experience working in a health, safety and quality function.
  • Sound knowledge of health and safety standards and legal requirements.
  • NEBOSH certificate, First aid and fire warden training preferable.
  • Selfmotivated with attention to detail and the ability to persuade / influence others.
  • Good knowledge of MS office.
  • Experience of working with geographically dispersed and remote workforce
  • Full clean driver's licence.

What can you expect from us?

  • Excellent Stakeholder pension scheme, up to 10% employer contribution
  • 5 weeks holiday entitlement, increasing to 6 weeks with length of service
  • Flexible annual leave policy to buy / sell holiday
  • 2 paid volunteering days annually to support causes you care about
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Health cash plan
  • Life assurance
  • Wellbeing related benefits

Everyone needs water, South East Water welcomes

_everyone_
We know the communities we serve are diverse. We recognise creativity comes from diversity not similarity. That's why we are enthusiastic about creating inclusion across age, race, gender, ethnicity, religion and identity.

You will experience our dedication to equal opportunities and fair treatment for all:
through your recruitment, employment and career progression with South East Water.

What to expect from your recruitment

  • We are unable to provide sponsorship for this position.
  • You will be required to have the right

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