Health And Safety Advisor

FULL JOB DESCRIPTION:

M4 Talent Group are currently recruiting for a Health & Safety Advisor on behalf of one of our well-established clients based in Dunstable. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Health & Safety professional who enjoys working within a fast-paced warehouse and distribution environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting site compliance, driving safe working practices, overseeing MHE training activities, and promoting a positive health and safety culture across the operation.

Working hours are Monday to Friday.

Duties will include:

* Supporting the Health & Safety Manager with site audits, inspections, investigations and compliance activities. ·

* Assisting with accident reporting, record keeping and the monitoring of corrective actions. ·

* Monitoring health and safety standards across the site and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement. ·

* Managing and coordinating MHE training activities to ensure operational requirements are met. ·

* Reviewing training documentation and ensuring records remain up to date and compliant. ·

* Delivering MHE training and refresher training in line with industry best practice and recognised standards.

* Providing guidance and feedback to colleagues, supervisors and management teams on safe working procedures.

* Monitoring equipment usage and operator compliance, escalating concerns where necessary.

* Supporting the development of training programmes and maintaining consistent training standards.

* Assisting with contractor monitoring and ensuring site safety procedures are adhered to at all times.

* Supporting and developing members of the training team to ensure high levels of competency and engagement.

Skills / Experience / Training required:

* Previous experience within a Health & Safety position, ideally within a warehouse, logistics or distribution environment.

* Experience conducting audits, inspections and incident investigations. · Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and best practice.

* Previous experience managing or mentoring a small team would be advantageous.

* MHE experience, including Forklift Trucks, PPTs, LLOPs or Counterbalance Trucks, is desirable.

* Strong organisational skills with the ability to plan workloads and training schedules effectively.

* Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage and influence colleagues at all levels.

* Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and use initiative.

* High attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem solving.

* NEBOSH qualification is desirable but not essential.

* Experience within a fast-paced warehouse, logistics or operational environment would be beneficial.

JOB TITLE: Health & Safety Advisor

SECTOR: Logistics & Distribution

LOCATION: Dunstable

SALARY: £31,000 – £33,000 pa

JOB TYPE: Full Time, Temp to Perm

DURATION: Permanent

M4 Talent Group are an employment business and operates as an equal opportunities employer. Authority to issue an advertisement in respect of the above mentioned position has been obtained from the hirer concerned
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed