SHEQ Coordinator

WE ARE 200 years of history and over 2,300 employees strong. WE ARE a business loaded with opportunity and career progression. WE ARE innovators, designers, makers and engineers who manufacture and provide smart, efficient, and effective building products and solutions.

To support our progress, we are currently recruiting for a SHEQ Coordinator to come and join our team at our Barnwell Factory in Peterborough PE8 5PD.

This is a varied role with no two days the same. From supporting on writing risk assessments; contractor management; participating in audits and inductions to incident investigation - managing SHE KPI's such as safety concern and actions close out.

The role requires a good level of engagement with employees at all levels including feeding valuable information into daily and weekly management meetings and spending time on the production lines to understand the process; although some of the role will require admin a good portion of the day will be spent hands on.

The role will give plenty of exposure to group functions and involves the implementation of group projects at site level in line with business targets.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Collaborating with all Business stakeholders to ensure our Safety Health & Environment Strategy is delivered and we comply with all relevant legislation at all times
• Ensuring all incidents and non-compliances are accurately recorded on the SHE management system. Root cause analysis identification and implementation of corrective actions to facilitate effective incident closure. Ensuring short-term containment and long-term solutions are implemented to prevent reoccurrence.
• Where required act as the primary point of contact for the SHE advisor for any site specific matters.
• To facilitate the site in their respective area to develop risk assessments, SSOP's and completion of any other relevant procedures.
• Management of the sites tier boards ensuring they are up to date and accurate information is displayed.
• Communication and training delivered through the use of Tool Box Talks, regular meetings, best practice and safety alerts.
• Ensure all H&S records are stored, maintained and reviewed in line with Ibstock PLC requirements.
• Proactively collating and analysing data and using problem solving tools to formulate action plans that will deliver reduced risks of injury and illness to employees and workers
• Identifying areas of best practice on sites and working closely with the SHE advisors to cascade information throughout the group
• Providing accurate, timely and technical advice to colleagues in resolving issues in H&S and reducing environmental impact
• Supporting Factory Management Teams on the formulation of site specific SHE action plans and supporting and auditing progress to ensure they are delivered
• Measuring and reporting improvements to the Safety Health & Environment Management Systems
• Facilitating the review of any site specific procedures and assessments in line with group SHE requirements
• Continuous improvement of the site H&S performance demonstrating through accurate measurement and monitoring of specific KPI's
• Implementing new initiatives introduced by the group H&S department as per the H&S roadmap.
• Facilitating H&S committees on site in line with the divisional communications matrix with effective roll out and monitoring of minutes and action plans
• Making arrangements to complete occupational health monitoring (including noise, air contamination and Hand Arm Vibration-HAV) in line with our procedures.
• Influence safe employee behaviours through audits, inspections, health and safety surveys and behavioural observation
• Ensure compliance to any environmental permits or licenses issued by enforcing authorities

Essential Qualifications & Experience:

• NEBOSH General Certificate (to be achieved within 12 Months)
• IEMA Foundation course in Environmental Management (Desired)
• Membership of IOSH (Desired)
• Excellent communication skills including the delivery of training packages to an audience
• Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail
• Numerate and literate
• An effective collaborator able to influence a wide cross section of people through passion and encouragement to stop and consider safer ways of working
• Flexible - Work individual or as part of a team

Training & Development

Ibstock aims to operate to world-class standards and the successful candidate may be required to commit to a programme of training and development

The initial training may take place at our sites around the UK that utilise similar machinery; therefore, you may be required to stay away from home. We will meet all expenses incurred during your training.

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion?

Excited about the role, but your past experience or qualifications don't perfectly match everything in the job description? We would encourage you to still apply. Studies have shown that some people, particularly from minority groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. Here at Ibstock Plc we are dedicated to building belonging, empowering our colleagues to be their true self by offering a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. You may just be the right candidate for this role, or other future roles across the Ibstock Group.

Ibstock Plc are committed and passionate about building a diverse environment. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. You will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, national origin, disability or age.