Health & Safety Advisor - Gateshead, United Kingdom - Northern Gas and Power

Northern Gas and Power

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Gateshead, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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The Role
Are you passionate about creating safe and healthy work environments? Do you have a keen eye for identifying potential hazards and implementing effective safety measures? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for a skilled Health and Safety Advisor to join our dynamic team

At NGP, we're proud to be the largest energy consultancy in Europe, managing business energy portfolios for over 30,000 clients.

Our team of experts guides businesses of all sizes, from SMEs to global organisations, in purchasing their energy contracts with ease and efficiency.

As a Health and Safety Advisor, you will be responsible for assessing, developing, and implementing health and safety policies, procedures, and practices across our organisation.

You will work closely with management and employees to foster a culture of safety, providing expert advice and guidance to enhance occupational health and safety practices.

This is an excellent opportunity for a self-motivated and proactive professional with a passion for ensuring the well-being of others.

Responsibilities:

Develop, implement, and review health and safety policies, procedures, and guidelines in compliance with UK legislation, regulations, and best practices.
Conduct regular inspections and risk assessments of work particularly in relation to electrical installations to identify potential hazards and provide recommendations for corrective measures.
Collaborate with management and employees to promote health and safety awareness and create a positive safety culture within the organisation.
Provide guidance and training to employees on health and safety matters, including hazard identification, emergency procedures, and safe work practices.
Investigate and report on incidents, accidents, and near misses, identifying root causes and recommending preventive measures.
Stay up to date with changes in health and safety legislation, regulations, and industry best practices, and ensure organisational compliance.
Conduct audits and inspections to assess compliance with health and safety standards and report findings to management.
Assist in the development and delivery of health and safety training programs, including toolbox talks and workshops.
Liaise with external regulatory agencies, contractors, and suppliers to ensure compliance with health and safety requirements.
Maintain accurate records of health and safety inspections, incidents, and training activities.
To confidently carry out risk assessments, develop and implement a detailed action plan with safety management systems.
Manage and minimise workplace risks.
To be able to support and develop the company's health and safety culture and lead on Policy design.
To assist in the record keeping and gathering of evidence to support the companies membership of numerous organisations around Health & Safety
Provide guidance and direction to the Group specifically in an office environment.

Qualifications and Skills:

NEBOSH General Certificate
Affiliate or Technical Member of IOSH / Or meets Technical Standards by means of CPD. Associate Membership of the International Institute of Risk and Safety Management (IIRSM) or meets the Associate Standards by means of CPD.

What's in it for you?
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Industry-leading compensation package:Negotiable salary £35,000 - £40,000 uncapped commission with an OTE of £100,000+
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Rapidly growing user base: Work directly with some of the UK's largest, fastest growing, and most innovative companies
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Learn from industry-leading experts: We have cultivated some of best talent in the industry, allowing you to supercharge your career progression and learn from the best minds out there
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Work-life balance: No late finishes, keep your plans with friends and family
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Career growth: We enjoy promoting from within
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Unrivalled perks (including but not limited to):

23 days annual leave + bank holidays
Full month of December off (fully paid)
Wellbeing, gym and spa discounts
Company getaways and retreats abroad
Festival and Event tickets (such as Silverstone, Wimbledon, Tomorrowland, Lost & Found, Champions League and more)

Northern Gas and Power is an equal opportunities employer.

We are committed to actively promoting equal opportunities in employment and creating a workplace culture in which diversity and inclusion is valued and everyone is treated with dignity and respect.

A copy of our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Policy is available on request.

Salary:
£35,000.00-£40,000.00 per year

Benefits: