Central Health, Safety & Environment Technologist

Want to help us bring happiness to the world? Want to join an ambitious and fast growing global biscuits and confectionery business investing heavily in iconic global brands, infrastructure and people? Then this is the place for you.

As proud bakers and chocolatiers and custodians of iconic global brands, we don’t compromise on the quality of ingredients in our products or on the people we hire. We are looking for entrepreneurial spirits who share our passion for bringing happiness to our consumers and who embody our Winning Traits.

To succeed at pladis you need to be purpose-led, resilient and positive to succeed here because we expect pace and agility, we insist on collaboration and demand accountability. If that is your thing, then pladis offers global ambition, a clear Vision and roadmap for success, challenge, and unrivalled opportunities to learn and make an impact

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Central Health, Safety & Environment Technologist

Location: High Wycombe with some travel to HQ in Chiswick

Working Pattern: Hybrid 3 days in the office, 2 days from home

What will this role achieve?

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-orientated Health, Safety & Environment Technologist to join our team. Reporting directly into the Director of Safety, Quality, Environment & Security (SQSE) the successful candidate will support multiple pladis sites with Health, Safety and Environmental advice and support, most notably with administrative support for employer liability claims.

The role will support the SQSE central function in the implementation of pladis policies and procedures and drive continuous improvement of the site standards and systems. Additionally the role will support the function with internal audits, supporting the sites in managing accidents, issues, incident prevention and investigations, and in delivering compliance to all legal, pladis and other relevant external standards.

What will be your key deliverables?

• Administer all health and safety at work liability claims, ensuring the prompt communication of new claims to key stakeholders and the effective collation and upload of all claims related information to insurance systems
• Act as functional administrator for all business software systems related to health and safety
• Develop and maintain a working knowledge in health, safety and environment matters in order to provide site teams with appropriate advice and support
• Support the SQSE Director in facilitating continuous improvement in all aspects of the site’s health & safety management systems and standards
• Provides managers and employees with information on legislative and corporate compliance, advises on ways of meeting statutory requirements and policies, recommendations and codes of practice
• Support in the investigation and review of accidents, incidents, complaints and environmental events, and the identification of solutions to prevent recurrence
• Drives close out of issues and non-conformance
• Takes an active part in the site SQSE team committee
• Support in the development of risk assessments
• Provides and advises on appropriate site training as required
• Audits, monitors, and reviews the implementation of health and safety policies, working practices, safety procedures and standards for all respective operations as directed by the SQSE Director
• Supports on site internal and external audits and accompanies auditors on site
• Collates data and information and reports on site’s performance
• Supports the site lead and central function by representing the site for regulatory health, safety & environmental authorities.

Bring your experience.

Essential

• NEBOSH Certificate or equivalent (obtained or working towards)
• Interest in a health & safety role
• Fully conversant with MS Office
• Inquisitive, determined, tenacious with courage to challenging the status quo
• Team player and enjoys being part of a team
• Self-motivated with a drive to achieve the best result
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Competent and can work effectively with key stakeholders

Desirable

• Familiar with recognised Health, Safety or Environmental Management system (ISO 14001 / OHSAS 45001)
• Familiar with risk assessment process
• Knowledge of Health & Safety Law and its application
• Certificate in Environmental Management or equivalent

pladis does also use both Psychometric and Aptitude tests to support our processes so you may be asked to complete these as part of your process. Some processes may differ, but we will keep you updated!

What does pladis offer you?

• Annual Incentive Plan (AIP) – this is the business’s annual bonus scheme.
• Opportunity to self-enrol into Health Cash Plan
• Private medical Insurance
• Stakeholder Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance Cover ~ upon enrolment to Stakeholder Pension Scheme
• 25 days + bank holidays
• Holiday Enhancement Scheme
• 1 Volunteering Day per year
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discount and Cashback Scheme – make your everyday spending work hard for you on major high street brands, supermarkets and services
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme
• Financial Wellbeing Support
• Access to great training and development opportunities

Our Values

Purpose led – We’re energised and guided by our purpose to bring happiness with every bite

Agile – We’re ever evolving, we never stand still, always improving for our customers and our consumers.

Positive – We’re highly motivated optimistic, courageous, and we inspire each other to be better

Resilient – We’re persistent in the face of setbacks, quick to adapt, learn and move forward

Collaborative – We gain strength from operating as one pladis, winning and succeeding together

Best mix of ingredients

pladis is an equal opportunities employer, like every great recipe we’re a thoughtful mix. A happy and inclusive place to work that’s as diverse as our consumers and the communities we support, live and work in, all around the world. Where every voice is heard, and difference is celebrated. Where fresh perspectives and new ideas help us grow and thrive.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform key job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

pladis is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All openings will be filled based on qualifications without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion or any other classification protected by law.

We operate a strict Preferred Supplier List. If you are a recruitment agency and wish to submit candidate to be considered for this vacancy, you must have agreed to, and signed, our terms of business.

We will not accept CVs from any other sources other than those currently on our PSL. We will not pay a fee for any candidate that has not been represented by a provider on our PSL.

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