At the heart of Paxton, we are innovators, we look for ways of harnessing new technology to provide better solutions for our customers. We're a global brand with nearly 40 years of experience, our team of over 400 employees is spread around the world.
We pride ourselves on creating a vibrant environment, with a focus on excellent company culture. Our teams make Paxton a great place to work with brilliant benefits that come with any role at Paxton, with an emphasis on career progression, training and development, and recognition of achievement for every employee.
So, what are the benefits?
- We run a great social calendar with wine tasting, cooking classes, onsite yoga, staff parties and more. It’s rare you won’t see something going on!
- Tech, bike, and travel or season ticket loans.
- Private medical insurance (Opt in) and healthcare cash-back plan.
- Discounted fitness memberships up to 75% off in your area.
- 25-days holiday plus bank holidays, and you can buy & sell up to 5 days a year.
- Recognised as one of the Best Companies to Work for in the UK, by Best Companies™.
About the role
Join our Health and Safety team in our Brighton Branch covering our Brighton and Eastbourne sites. As a Senior Health & Safety Advisor, you'll lead initiatives, ensure compliance with legislation and create a safe working environment.
- Develop and implement a comprehensive Health and Safety strategy.
- Manage the H&S administrator and coordinate stakeholders with a people-centric approach, emphasizing Performance and Culture.
- Lead the Health and Safety Forum focusing on engagement and department collaboration.
- Conduct risk assessments, implement controls and improvements and establish safe work systems.
- Investigate incidents, identifying causes and providing actionable advice
- Stay updated on legislation and industry standards.
- Complete regular site inspections/audits to ensure policy adherence and safe practices and retain records of these.
- Lead in-house training and provide guidance on health and safety for managers and employees.
- Create and provide reports on areas for continual improvement.
- Provide advice on specialist areas such as fire regulations, first aid, hazardous substances, machinery and more.
- Outline safe operational procedures, considering business hazards, and guidance on safe use and installation of machinery/equipment .
What are we looking for?
- Assertive people-centric communication, with a pro-active approach to projects, and building relationships across the business.
- Qualified to NEBOSH Certificate, ideally with experience in manufacturing, logistics or similar industries
The right attitude is more important to us than your skills or experience. If you’re excited about a role but your existing experience doesn’t match up with every element of the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway.
We want to collaborate with you and hear your ideas, most of all, we want people to enjoy the journey with us. Take a look at what our team thinks of working here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8WH7Pi3--zc
