Health and Safety Specialist

(MUST hold a COMAH qualification)

Location: Derby
Salary: £45,000 - £50,000

Are you passionate about promoting a culture of safety and compliance? Do you have a keen eye for detail and a commitment to excellence in Health and Safety (H&S) practices? If so, we want you on our team!

We are seeking a dedicated Health and Safety Specialist to join our dynamic team in Derby. In this role, you will:

• Regulatory Communication: Act as a liaison with regulatory offices such as the Local Authority (LA) and Health and Safety Executive (HSE).
• Expert Advisory: Serve as the go-to expert on H&S compliance issues and consultant/subcontractor liability.
• Training and Development: Identify H&S training needs and coordinate programs to enhance safe practices and reinforce our HSE culture.
• Assessment Leadership: Lead COSHH Assessment, Safety Assessment, and Risk Assessment activities, including HAZID, HAZOP, etc.
• Waste Management: Support the safe disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous materials and manage explosive licensing requirements.
• Incident Investigation: Lead incident investigations, providing comprehensive reports and corrective action plans.
• Compliance Knowledge: Maintain up-to-date knowledge of HSE regulatory requirements and ensure continuous professional development (CPD).
• Safety Culture Promotion: Collaborate with the Group HSE Manager, Site MD, and Site HSE Manager to foster a strong safety culture.
• Representation and Reporting: Represent the HSE department in meetings and audits, and deputize for the HSE Manager when needed.
• Analytical Reporting: Prepare HSE analytical statistics and regular health and safety reports, offering insights and recommendations.
• Waste Stream Management: Manage both conventional and pyrotechnic/explosives waste streams, ensuring compliant disposal and record-keeping.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Strong communication skills to interact effectively with regulatory bodies and internal teams.
• Expertise in H&S training and the ability to design impactful training programs.
• Proven leadership in conducting assessments and managing risk.
• Experience in waste management and compliance with disposal regulations.
• A proactive approach to incident investigation and reporting.
• A solid understanding of HSE regulatory requirements and a commitment to CPD.
• The ability to foster a positive safety culture and engage employees at all levels.
• Analytical skills to prepare detailed reports and provide actionable insights.

• Competitive salary of £45,000 - £50,000.
• Opportunity to make a significant impact on safety culture and compliance.
• Work in a supportive and collaborative environment.
• Continuous professional development opportunities.

If you are ready to take your H&S career to the next level and join a company committed to excellence in safety, we want to hear from you!