Health & Safety Advisor

Health and Safety Advisor

At Lanes Group nothing is more important than the health, safety and well-being of our people and our customers. It's a major reason we are the UK's largest independent specialist infrastructure delivery partner of choice with a turnover in excess of £530 million, (EBITDA £45m), with over 4,000 brilliant people and a countrywide network of operational locations. Our services cover the majority of the FTSE 100 & 250 respectfully.

Strong leadership being at our heart, supporting our people ensuring they are engaged with purpose, rewarded and recognised whilst delivering absolute exacting operational excellence being a leading entity and enviable delivery team embracing quality and compliance in our overarching delivery, one of our fundamental key differentiators. 

In this critical role of ensuring our organisation is known for being the best in everything we do, known for leaving a legacy of absolute quality and compliance and, keeping our promises at all times is our absolute mantra.

We operate 24/7 and as such you are required to work flexible hours, weekends and participate in an on-call rota. Full training / PPE / use of company equipment will be provided to ensure that all our drainage engineers have the right tools, competency, and confidence to undertake the work to Lanes' high standard of operation regardless of background or previous experience.

Position: Health and Safety Advisor

Location: based out of Kidlington Depot, Thames Valley Region (Kidlington, Oxfordshire), travelling around our network visiting numerous sites per day

Job Type: permanent, full-time

Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours plus on call

Salary: up to £35,000 per annum, depending upon experience.

Benefits: 24 days holiday (plus bank holidays); health cash plan; onsite parking; auto enrolment pension scheme; friendly working environment; personal learning; company car or car allowance.

STRICTLY NO AGENCIES PLEASE

About the role:

Due to continued growth and development, we are now looking for safety conscious people to join us in our Utility Division, working on our Thames Water contract service to deliver real and effective solutions to waste-water network and drainage problems.

• Carry out risk assessments and identify how risks could be reduced.
• Outline safe operational procedures which identify and take into account all relevant hazards.
• Carry out regular site inspections to check policies and procedures are being properly implemented.
• Ensure working practices are safe and comply with legislation.
• Prepare health and safety strategies and develop internal policy.
• Lead in-house training with managers and employees about health and safety issues and risks.
• Deliver induction training for new starters.
• Record findings from inspections to produce reports that suggest improvements.
• Record incidents and accidents to produce statistics for managers.
• Keep up to date with new legislation and maintain a working knowledge of all Health and Safety Executive (HSE) legislation and any developments that affect the employer's industry.
• Attend Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) seminars and read professional journals.
• Produce management reports, newsletters and bulletins.
• Ensure equipment is installed safely.
• Manage and organise the safe disposal of hazardous substances, e.g. asbestos.
• Advise on a range of specialist areas, e.g. fire regulations, hazardous substances, noise, safeguarding machinery and occupational diseases.
• Be aware of all Lanes Group policies and your responsibilities towards them.
• Any other reasonable ad-hoc tasks, duties or projects as requested by H&S Manager, Head of Health and Safety or a member of Senior Leadership Team.

Our values and your contribution to the company:

By embedding our companies core values and purpose into each role, ensures that every employee, regardless of their role or level, understands how their individual development and contributions align with our purpose of 'improving today for a better tomorrow'.

Each role and value has an alignment to set proficiency levels and expectations, linked to our core values of Leading, Agile, Nurturing, Engaging and Safe & Secure.

• Strive to be always positive and constructive
• Adhere to all company policies
• Straight talking about the facts of the situation – open discussions are the best way to find solutions
• Help others through communicating clearly
• Deliver on commitments
• Ensure that any ideas that may enhance the productivity or systems of the company are brought to the attention of Senior Management
• Deliver our Company Values understanding that by working together in unity we are 'Stronger Together'

About you:

The ideal candidate will:

• Benefit from having a NEBOSH qualification and IOSH membership, but it is not essential
• Comply with health and safety standards
• Be aware of all Lanes Group policies and your responsibilities towards them
• Be hard working and respectful
  
• Have great interpersonal skills to create relationships with the team
• Have good knowledge of Microsoft 365
• Have solid communication skills
• Be resourceful and proactive
• Multi-task, prioritise, work under pressure and on own initiative
• Willingness to learn and opportunity for development

At Lanes Group, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered. We believe that our differences make us stronger and are committed to providing equal opportunities for all employees. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those from underrepresented groups. Join us in our commitment to creating a more inclusive and diverse world.

Lanes Group are a signatory of the 'Charter for Employer Positive About Mental Health' run by Mindful Employer.