Health & Safety Advisor

ASD is one of the leading metal stockholders and processing suppliers in the UK. We are renowned for supplying a diverse range of ferrous and non-ferrous products. Our extensive in-house processing portfolio in combination with our expertise enables us to deliver cost efficient metal solutions and high-quality steel products.As a pioneer of digital transformation in the steel and metal industry we continuously strive to add value to our customers by investing into digital technologies and introducing innovative eProcurement solutions.We are passionate about sustainability and aim to transform our industry by playing an active role in building a sustainable future for our employees, customers, community and future generations.

Key accountabilitiesWe are currently recruiting for a Health & Safety Advisor based at our flagship offices in Leeds. The main purpose of the role is to:

• Work with the wider team in developing and implementing policies: Create and manage health and safety policies, standards, and goals. Ensure policies comply with health and safety legislation.
• Work with Operational staff across the site to improve the culture around Health and Safety.
• Creating risk assessments, Coshh assessments, and standard operating procedures to mitigate any risk from hazards across the site
• Monitoring and reporting: Monitor health and safety risks and hazards. Measure and report on health and safety performance across the Leeds site.
• Providing advice: Provide health and safety advice to employees and management. Advise on how to improve safe systems of work, improving the.
• Conducting inspections: Ensure inspections are carried out when needed. Develop and implement a system of health and safety inspections and audits.
• Managing incidents: Investigate and report accidents and incidents. Manage responses to insurance claims.
• Managing emergency procedures: Ensure emergency procedures are in place and managed.
• Maintaining records: Maintain records according to company and government guidelines.
• Encouraging reporting: Encourage employees to report incidents, accidents, and compliance issues to authorities.
• Providing equipment: Ensure health and safety equipment, such as PPE, is provided and used.
• Management of Environmental issues across the site
• Able to undertake in External and internal audits for 45001 and 14001 across the site.

What you’ll needEducation and Qualifications

• Relevant Degree or Diploma: A degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• Professional Certifications: Certifications like NEBOSH National General Certificate, IOSH Managing Safely, or equivalent.

• Relevant Experience: Typically, 2-5 years of experience in a health and safety role. Experience in the specific industry of the employer can be beneficial.
• Practical Knowledge: Experience conducting risk assessments, implementing safety procedures, and managing safety audits.

• Knowledge of Legislation: Understanding of health and safety regulations, standards, and practices, including national and international laws.
• Risk Assessment: Ability to conduct and interpret risk assessments and audits.
• Training Skills: Experience in designing and delivering health and safety training programs.
• Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills for reporting and advising on safety issues.
• Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze data and trends to improve safety practices.
• Problem-Solving: Skills in identifying problems and implementing solutions to mitigate risks.
• Attention to Detail: Precise in maintaining safety records and documentation.

• Proactive: Ability to anticipate potential safety issues and address them before they become problems.
• Detail-Oriented: Keen attention to detail to ensure compliance and safety standards are met.
• Adaptability: Flexibility to handle varying safety issues and work environments.
• Leadership: Ability to influence and lead safety initiatives and encourage a culture of safety.

The company and benefitsAs well as a competitive salary we also offer an attractive benefits package which include:

• Lease Cars by Salary Sacrifice
• Contributory Pension
• Long Service Awards
• Discount cards for shops and restaurants
• Gym & Health Club discounts
• Holiday Trading
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Medicash Programme
• Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme
• Lifetime Financial Wellbeing