County Health & Safety Advisor in Kendal

United Utilities’ (UU) purpose is to deliver great water for a stronger, greener and healthier North West of England. We are committed to providing our services in a way that respects the environment, supports the economy, and benefits society.

We value diversity, inclusion and innovation in our workplace, and we foster a culture where our people can grow, excel, and be themselves. We uphold our ethics, values and business model to fulfil our mission and, by setting clear goals and objectives, we create sustainable long-term value for our colleagues, customers and communities.

We’ve got a lot to offer. You’ll be part of a thriving FTSE 100 company and will enjoy a range of core benefits that reflect your value and value contribution:

• A generous annual leave package of 26 days, which increases to 30 days after four years of service (increases one day per year), in addition to 8 bank holidays
• A competitive pension scheme with up to 14% employer contribution, 21% combined, and life cover
• Up to 7.5% performance-related bonus scheme, as well as recognition awards for outstanding achievements
• A comprehensive healthcare plan through our company-funded scheme
• MyGym Discounts - gym and wellness benefit that offers up to 25% off on gym memberships and digital fitness subscriptions
• Best Doctors
• Salary Finance
• Wealth at Work courses
• Deals and discounts
• EVolve Car Scheme
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Mental health first aiders
• Share Buy
• Enhanced parental leave schemes

Job Purpose: To provide H&S subject matter expertise to support and challenge delivery of best in class H&S performance in UU activities across Cumbria. Work with the operational colleagues to support the delivery and embedment of the health, safety and wellbeing improvement plans and the embedment of processes and procedures to ensure employees get home safe and well.

To identify and escalate critical H&S issues to line management and the relevant H&S Business Partner, so they can ensure the right level of support and intervention is allocated to help resolve the issue.

Accountabilities & Responsibilities:

• Regular field visits to support the delivery of health, safety and wellbeing policies, procedures, standards and improvement plans
• Provide advice as required on UU health and safety requirements
• Completion of H&S incident investigations through to root cause and close out
• Engagement with field teams to ensure learning from significant H&S incidents are shared including the delivery of engaging health, safety and wellbeing messages at roadshows and team briefs
• Build an effective working relationship with field teams so that operational dilemmas and implementation challenges are communicated to the County H&S Business Partner
• Provide support as required cross county and/or into UU wide improvement programs
• Provide support as required on the development and improvement of the H&S management systems and processes

Technical Skills & Experience:

• Demonstrable experience of having worked in a H&S advisor role previously
• Experience of carrying out H&S inspections in a field-based environment
• Knowledge of safety management systems and evidence of having supported its delivery within an organisation
• Proven track record of assisting the delivery of targeted H&S improvement activities
• An understanding of H&S behavioural theory and practice
• Experience of managing own professional development and delivering agreed targets in line with personal performance plans
• Good interpersonal skills and experience of effective communication with stakeholders
• A sound ability of communicating in meetings and in writing

Qualifications:

• Essential Qualifications: NEBOSH General Certificate
• Full UK Driving License

We rely on every employee to ensure our customers receive the best possible service, day in, day out. In return, we ensure that you will be well rewarded for your efforts, from an excellent salary through to development opportunities that will really kick start a thriving career here at UU.