Graduate Health and Safety Advisor

Overview:

We are recruiting for a Graduate SHWEQ Advisor based out of our Selkirk office.

You will support the provision of advice, guidance and monitoring to assist the safe delivery of operational activities and compliance with company procedures, legislation and client requirements.

This is a developmental role designed to provide practical experience and professional growth within a utilities and operational environment.

What you'll be doing:

Reporting to the SHWEQ Manager, you will support the delivery of the Safety, Health, Wellbeing, Environmental and Quality (SHWEQ) function across the business.

Responsibilities:

• Assist senior management and the SHWEQ Manager in implementing SHWEQ initiatives and improvement activities.
• Support the business in complying with applicable health, safety, environmental and quality legislation, industry standards and client requirements.
• Assist in maintaining SHWEQ policies, procedures and management system documentation.
• Carry out site, depot and operational inspections to monitor compliance with SHWEQ standards.
• Support internal and external audits of the company management system.
• Support the reporting and investigation of incidents, near misses and non-conformances.
• Assist with root cause analysis and the communication of lessons learned.
• Help monitor incident trends and contribute to improvement initiatives to prevent recurrence.
• Assist with the review of risk assessments, method statements and operational procedures where required.
• Attend operational meetings, site visits and project reviews to support safe delivery.
• Attend client meetings, audits and reviews in support of the SHWEQ Manager or operational leads.

Who we’re looking for:

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Health and Safety, Environmental Management, Occupational Safety, or a related subject.
• Strong interest in developing a career in SHWEQ.
• Good understanding of basic health and safety principles and willingness to build knowledge further.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good organisation and attention to detail.
• Willingness to travel to operational sites and depots.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

What we're offering:

• £27,000 per annum
• Mentoring support from the SHWEQ team
• 30 days of annual leave (including Bank Holidays)
• Travel and site work across the UK is part of the programme. All travel and accommodation expenses are covered

At Panton McLeod, we pride ourselves on being a leading provider of innovative water treatment solutions, committed to ensuring the safety and sustainability of water resources across various industries through excellence and cutting-edge technology.

Join us at Panton McLeod and be part of a team that's making a difference in water treatment solutions!