Health and Safety Advisor

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At Dräger we protect, support and rescue lives day in and day out. We are interested in you if you have the desire to work for an organisation that does something more, something that is truly worth working for.

As an international leader in medical and safety technology, we develop pioneering devices, software, services, and solutions that people around the world trust. Wherever Dräger products are used, it\’s about the most important thing: it\’s about life.

About the role

• Provision of timely, practical, and professional occupational H&S advice
• Develop and further promote a positive H&S culture.
• Assist in promotion, development, and review of accredited safety management system (ISO ). Including generation of H&S policies, procedures etc.
• Facilitate the generation and review of risk assessments.
• Delivery internal H&S training courses.
• Undertake H&S inspections independently and in conjunction with line management.
• Assist with the incident investigation process i.e., Receive and investigate reports of adverse events and work with management to determine their causes and make recommendations for to prevent reoccurrence.
• Maintain the tracking system for recording, reporting, investigating, and actioning; adverse events, risk assessments; inspections and tours.
• Maintain H&S Intranet site and generate periodic reports and presentations on performance.
• Deputise for the Head of H&S as necessary.

Shared responsibilities

All employees have a responsibility:

• to comply with the Integrated Management System (IMS) and minimise any impact on the environment whilst carrying out their duties.
• to ensure and promote safe working conditions for all employees, visitors and contractors by implementing, monitoring and complying with occupational health & safety provisions.
• to embed our WeLEAD competencies – I build trust, I create value for the customer, I enable others, I provide direction, I embrace diversity, I deliver results

Reporting Relationships

Manager

• Head of Health & Safety UK/I

Size of team/environment

• Close team of 3 people, based within Blyth facility large team

Role Requirements

Education/Qualifications

• NEBOSH Certificate or equivalent (essential)
• IT literate and good working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite particularly Excel
• Knowledge of Power BI (desirable)

Related Experience

• Ideally Industrial background in an H&S advisory role

Experience in the major H&S topics:

• Risk assessment e.g., task, machine, and hazardous substances
• Systems management e.g., policy development, implementation, and review.
• Good written skills for example drafting reports and safety procedures.
• Generate presentations and training materials using Microsoft Powerpoint
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to persuade and influence others at all levels within the company.
• Capacity for analytical thought
• 27 days holiday plus bank holidays, with option to purchase up to 3 additional days
• Discounted critical illness cover, dental cover and partner life assurance
• Subsidised canteen
• Salary sacrifice car scheme
• Cycle to Work
• Gym membership discounts – up to 25%
• Charity Giving scheme

At Dräger we have a clear vision, to be an organisation with a working environment that includes a diverse mix of talented people who want to come, stay and grow.

We ensure candidates with the required qualifications and experience will be considered for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

All are welcome to apply!

From hospitals to fire departments to industrial customers, people around the world rely on our products: cutting-edge technology that combines real engineering with the digital future. With over years of experience, passion and the bold ideas of more than 16, employees, we are committed to turning technology into ›technology for life‹.

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