HSE Advisor in Doncaster

At Polypipe Building Products, our people and values sit at the centre of everything we do. We design and manufacture plumbing, drainage, ventilation and water management solutions used in homes and buildings across the UK. Part of the Genuit Group, we combine long-term stability with a culture built on teamwork, accountability and continuous improvement. We encourage fresh ideas, invest in development and are committed to creating a safe, inclusive and supportive workplace where everyone feels like they belong.

Role Overview: It is a very hands-on role that will require leading and providing advice and support to the organisation; and to be the responsible named person for maintaining health and safety requirements for the Company’s offices and manufacturing sites.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive continuous improvement of the HSE culture, promoting positive behaviours and employee engagement
• Work closely with departmental managers to implement Group HSE policies, procedures and best practice
• Support and maintain effective site HSE management systems
• Lead and support accident, incident and environmental investigations, ensuring root cause analysis and preventative actions
• Provide expert advice and guidance to site management teams on Health, Safety and Environmental responsibilities
• Maintain a strong understanding of relevant HSE legislation and ensure site compliance
• Ensure accurate recording, analysis and reporting of accident and incident data, tracking trends and actions
• Consult and communicate with the workforce on HSE matters through meetings and formal forums
• Work collaboratively with Occupational Health to support and implement recommendations
• Develop and deliver HSE projects and the annual HSE plan in line with Group KPIs
• Partner with L&D to evaluate, develop and deliver effective HSE training
• Oversee permits to work and contractor safety, ensuring safe working practices on site
• Support risk assessments, safe systems of work and internal, group and external audits, maintaining accurate records

Skills & Experience:

• Qualified NEBOSH Diploma – Desirable
• NEBOSH General Certificate – Minimum (or working towards)
• IEMA Professional Environmental training / qualification – Desirable
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of Health, Safety and Environmental legislation and experience of health and safety and environmental matters within a manufacturing environment
• Ability to lead and drive cultural and behavioural change and improvements in a diverse working environment
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to effectively engage with all staff across all levels of the business
• Ability to work on own initiative through excellent time management skills
• Excellent Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Excel, Outlook
• Possess internal drive to develop and deliver the expectations of the role with an energetic and passionate approach

Working Hours & Benefits:

• Monday - Friday 8:00am until 4:30pm
• 25 days holiday entitlement
• Contributory pension scheme - matched up to 8%
• Life assurance
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity pay
• Save as you earn Sharesave Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free flu vouchers
• Various health & wellbeing initiatives including complimentary occupational health on-site physiotherapy and counselling services
• Staff discount on all Genuit Group products
• Free on-site parking

Here at the Genuit Group we recognise and develop the contribution our people make to the Group’s success and are committed to attracting talent from the widest pool. We have a role to play in making the built environment more sustainable, building a low carbon business ourselves as well as delivering sustainable solutions at scale. Our people are the heart and soul of our business, and we know that they are the key to ensuring our long-term sustainability, enabling us to be flexible and responsive to the needs of our customers and the wider construction industry, and we offer rewarding career opportunities to individuals who share our values and are passionate about making a positive impact. And that is why we are passionate about developing a culture of trust and innovation, one that values and celebrates the contributions of each and every team member. It is our people who will ensure that our success is sustainable, supporting each other and being flexible and responsive to the demands of our customers and the marketplace.