Job Summary:
You will be responsible for ensuring that HSEQ is firmly embedded within the culture of the Company and its employees. You will be required to drive and improve employee engagement on all health, safety, environmental and quality matters to all levels of employees within the business. You will also ensure the continuous improvement of the HSEQ management system meeting legal responsibilities, maintaining accreditations and promoting best practice.
Contract: 12-18 Months Maternity Cover
Core Hours: Monday to Friday: 08:00am - 17:00pm
Company Values and Culture:
At AG, we are committed to fostering a positive and inclusive workplace culture that reflects our core values of integrity, sustainability, customer care, wellbeing, and innovation. Our mission is to be the preferred supplier of innovative hard landscaping and building products which create a sustainable built environment. We believe in continuous improvement and encourage our employees to take initiative and drive positive change. Our work environment is built on mutual respect, support, and the shared goal of delivering superior quality products. We value the contribution of each team member and strive to ensure that everyone goes home safe every day, feels valued, and is empowered to grow and succeed within the company.
About The Role
Key Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Promote a positive safety culture through engagement, leadership and empowerment to ensure all our employees, customers and contractors go home safe
- Align with the Company CSR strategy and sustainable business journey. Work in partnership with employees, the local community, customers, contractors, suppliers, clients and all stakeholders ensuring a positive impact on society.
- Maintain, develop and audit AG’s integrated HSEQ Management systems (ISO 9001, ISO 14001 ISO 45001 & BES6001) and deliver on HSEQ KPI’s to ensure a culture of continuous improvement is sustained
- Contribute to a workplace culture that promotes and supports the physical and mental wellbeing of all employees,
- Monitor and advise on suitable control measures for HSEQ risks arising from our work activities; ensuring that all operations are managed in such a way as to prevent injuries, ill health and minimise environmental impact
- Proactively monitor HSEQ compliance across all sites, advise on and implement improvements where necessary
- Support, implement and improve the use of the EngagePro HSEQ technology across the company
- Maintain HSEQ policies, procedures and risk assessments ensuring adequate control and compliance with relevant legislation/guidance
- Ensure constant and meaningful HSEQ communications to ensure vital information is understood and followed by all employees, contractors and visitors
- Maintain AG’s contractor approval system and ensure stringent contractor control procedures are followed
- Ensure suitable HSEQ instruction, information and training to ensure competence of our employees and anyone working on our behalf
- Ensure the provision and use of safe plant, equipment and environments across all sites
- Lead the investigation of all accidents, incidents, dangerous occurrences and near misses. Provide advice on suitable improvement and corrective action/s.
- Work closely with insurers to ensure the impact of any potential claims arising from any incidents such as personal injury, public liability or road accidents is managed.
- Maintain a constructive working relationship with regulators and stakeholders including HSENI, NIEA and Local Councils
The above list is not exhaustive but aims to provide a broad range of duties and key responsibilities of the post
Required Criteria
- At least 3 years Health and Safety Management Experience in a manufacturing environment
- Previous experience of environmental management systems (ISO45001, ISO9001, ISO 14001)
- Relevant experience in successful companywide improvements Computer literate
- Relevant business degree
- Able to travel to and from work areas as required.
- Able to participate in a successful, committed and highly motivated management team
Desired Criteria
- NEBOSH qualification or equivalent
- Previous experience in concrete
Skills Needed
About The Company
Established 60 years ago as Acheson & Glover Limited, and now known as AG, the company is a renowned and respected designer, developer, manufacturer and distributor of best in class walling, paving and facing brick for the commercial and domestic markets across the UK and Ireland.
In Britain our products are sold through Builders Merchants, whilst in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland we sell through our own wholly-owned outlets as well as a number of other carefully chosen retail partners and Builders Merchants.
Company Culture
Since our establishment more than 60 years ago as Acheson & Glover Limited, we have sought to provide opportunities for our team to build careers – rather than just hold down a job.
Our people matter to us. We care about their wellbeing (their Health and Safety) and we want to see them become the very best they can be.
We are delighted that many of our employees have been with us for considerable periods and, as a result of their commitment and our support, many have moved through the ranks to management level and beyond.
Company Benefits
We provide tailored personal development plans and hands-on support from experienced mentors to ensure our team members can flourish in whatever part of the business they are employed.
Within modern day construction there are fantastic opportunities for those with backgrounds in technology, engineering, marketing and sales as well as traditional manufacturing skills.
Health insurance, Vacation, Paid time off, Performance bonuses, Retirement plan and/or pension, Employee development programs, Employee discounts, Free parking, Cycle to work, Referral bonus, Open office, Competitive salary, Life insurance, Long service recognition, Employee Assistance Scheme, Perks Card, Wellbeing Scheme, Work With Charities, Social Opportunities
Salary
Not disclosed