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Job Description

Monday - Friday | 8:00am - 4:30pm | Full Time - On Site | Permanent | Wotton RH5 6QT

Job Description

The position of Health & Safety Specialist will report to the Global Senior Director of C&I Operations and be responsible for the review, development, implementation, and monitoring of the site's health and safety management systems to ensure the safety of employees, visitors, and contractors.

Responsibilities

·     Provide support to the site to achieve excellent environmental, health and safety (EHS) standards across the business through effective management systems and continuous improvement initiatives.

·     Assist in the preparation of corporate EHS assessments and management plans.

·     Provide support with customer and corporate ESG group requests for information.

·     Follow up with line managers to obtain relevant information relating to incident investigations, near miss reports, and other health and safety matters.

·     Assist with the development of EHS communications and training content as required.

·     Assist with internal audits in support of ISO 9001, ISO 13485 and health and safety compliance.

·     Keep H&S notice boards up to date with relevant information.

·     Provide updates to site health and safety KPI data, including the reporting of accidents, incidents and near misses.

·     Assist with the development of SOPs and provide guidance on risk assessments.

·     Assist in preparing and delivering health and safety training for new starters.

·     Participate in monthly Health & Safety Committee meetings.

·     Carry out fire drills and help maintain the Fire Marshal register.

·     Organise first aid training for employees in line with current legislation.

Experience

·     Experience of working with a variety of stakeholders.

·     Driven with the ability to get things done.

·     Experience of working with data and presenting information in a clear and meaningful way.

·     Ability to use Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Outlook and Teams.

·     Ability to work independently with limited supervision.

·     An awareness of training, auditing, compliance and health and safety, with a desire to develop within this field.

Technical Skills and Experience

Desired

·     Experience of working within an ISO 9001 Quality Assurance System and/or ISO 13485 Quality Management System.

·     Positive and optimistic approach within a fast-paced organisation.

·     Strong written and verbal communication skills.

·     Self-motivated with a proactive approach to achieving health and safety objectives.

·     Ability to work effectively as part of a wider team.

Qualifications

·     A willingness to undertake a recognised Health & Safety qualification, such as NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent.

·     Previous health and safety training (e.g. IOSH Managing Safely) would be advantageous.

Due to the rural location, this position would require reliable daily transport

If any applicant is unable to complete an application or respond to a job opening because of a disability, please email at Recruiting@azenta.com for assistance. 

Azenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.