Health and Safety Specialist

Our client, a leading service provider within the Aerospace sector, is looking to appoint a Health and Safety Specialist, based at a site near Burnley.
On Offer:
* Part of a Multi-National organisation with an established international reputation and currently experiencing impressive growth
* Delivering customized MRO services, first class engine performance and reliability for operators around the world
* Salary on offer: £40K+
* Working hours: 37.5 hours. Mon – Thurs 7.45am to 4.30pm and Friday 7.45am to 12.15pm
Main Purpose of the Health and Safety Specialist:
Reporting to the Health and Safety Manager and Division Manager, As the Health and Safety Specialist you will play a critical role in supporting the H&S Global function. 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
Duties and Responsibilities of the Health and Safety Specialist:
* 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.
* 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.
* To provide facilities support across the division including but not limited to buildings, equipment and security as well as overseeing site projects and liaising with contractors.
* Any other reasonable duties required by management in support of the business.
To Be Considered:
* NEBOSH General Certificate or higher
* Technician (or higher) member of IOSH
* Knowledge and experience of H&S requirements within the Aviation/Aerospace or Manufacturing sectors
* In-depth knowledge of H&S compliance legislation
* Working knowledge of ISO 14001 and Environmental Management
* Working knowledge of OHSAS 18001 / ISO 45001
* Excellent communication and engagement skills
* IT literate, proficient in MS Office
* Results focused, with ability to work on own initiative
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