SHEQ Business Partner in Stockport

An exciting opportunity has arisen within our SHEQ Department for a new Business Partner to join the team. The role would suit someone who has successfully completed the NEBOSH National Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety, has at least 3-4 years post qualification experience and is looking to develop further to the NEBOSH National Diploma or the NVQ Level 6 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety.

Based in Stockport, TLC is a hugely diverse business with a fantastic reputation for providing dedicated, specialist services to both public and private sector businesses. Working for us will give you a unique opportunity to develop multiple skill sets in all our business areas. One day you could be working with the Highways team and the next, be in a school kitchen. Or perhaps you will be inspecting our fleet workshop or chairing the safety forum of our playground maintenance team. Whatever you’ll be doing, no two days will be the same.

TLC are accredited to ISO 9001:2015, ISO14001:2015, ISO45001:2018 so knowledge of these ISO standards and internal auditing processes would be beneficial. Internal auditing training will be provided where necessary. We’re ambitious and are looking for someone with a positive attitude to come and join us. You’ll play an integral part in continuously improving performance and ensuring all legal and compliance standards are met. Your role is key to delivering a safety-first, compliance culture across our business.

What you will be doing in this role:

• You’ll actively promote the development of a continual improvement compliance culture throughout all departments, supporting and guiding managers in achieving their business plan objectives.
• You’ll drive continuous improvement and coordinate a variety of SHEQ management systems such as ISO9001, ISO14001 and ISO45001, permits and licences, liaise with regulators, accreditation bodies and departmental managers to maintain required standards.
• You’ll research, design and develop management system documentation and ensure that records are maintained in accordance with the requirements of accreditations.
• You’ll prepare and conduct risk assessments, safe systems of work, guidance and training packages for health & safety and environmental topics, ensuring that they are followed throughout the business.
• You’ll undertake accident investigations and support in root cause analysis into work related injuries, illnesses, and other non-conformities.
• You’ll assist in putting together the SHEQ internal audit programme and undertake audits across the business identifying any non-conformities etc., and then chairing management reviews to agree corrective actions.
• You’ll create inspection plans covering all areas and ensure that any issues found are appropriately addressed, whilst good practices identified, are shared throughout the business.
• You’ll develop campaigns and conduct training on health & safety processes and procedures to develop awareness and competency within the company.
• You’ll collate and report monthly SHEQ statistics, monitoring performance indicators to identify trends, corrective actions and continual improvement.
• You’ll report directly to the SHEQ Manager.

What we are looking for:

• You’ll have at least 3 years’ experience in a health and safety, quality or environmental role with working knowledge of ISO standards and legislation.
• You’ll hold a minimum NEBOSH National Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety. Membership of IOSH at Tech level or above would be beneficial.
• You’ll possess experience carrying out internal audits against management system standards and compliance audits.
• You’ll have the ability to confidently produce and present reports, briefings and training to a range of stakeholders.
• You’ll possess excellent time management and organisation skills to work effectively and meet targets and deadlines.
• You’ll be flexible and able to travel to other locations as and when required (all within the Stockport area). Therefore, a full driving licence and car are essential.
• You will possess excellent literary skills and be able to produce high level reports.
• You will be a team player with the ability to work on individually assigned projects as necessary.

Your Benefits:

• 25 days Annual Leave + 8 Bank Holidays.
• Lifestyle Benefits - we provide access to huge discounts on a variety of retailers and services, through our lifestyle benefits website.
• Cycle to Work Scheme - enabling you to get the bike of your choice (between £100 and £1000), with Tax and NI savings of up to 32%.
• NEST Pension Scheme - 6.5% employer contribution if eligible.
• Life Assurance - twice your basic salary.
• Corporate Discount to Life Leisure full gym memberships.
• A commitment to providing you with Continuous Professional Development.