Health & Safety Advisor

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About the position

GEA is one of the largest suppliers of process technology for a wide range of industries. As an international technology group and a market and technology leader in its business areas, the company focuses on world-leading process solutions and components for sophisticated production processes. They are complex projects that need brilliant people to bring them to life and keep them running smoothly.

Your responsibilities and tasks

As an HSE Advisor, you will be responsible for providing operational HSE support and ensuring the effective implementation of GEA UK's established Q&HSE management systems. The role is based at our Eastleigh facility; however, travel to other UK facilities may be required from time to time.

Primarily responsible for HSE operational support of the Eastleigh facility and associated pharma activities, including Project and Service activities, to include new starter inductions and facility risk assessments

Effectively communicate and implement established Q&HSE Procedures within the defined business areas of the organisation.

Provide and deliver effective HSE training and support to the pharma teams.

Monitor the effectiveness of the management systems, via internal audits and inspections and provide regular reports and continual improvement plans accordingly.

Support third party audit schedules relating to health, safety, environmental and energy requirements

Conduct incident and near miss investigations to establish causations and preventative control measures.

Develop and improve standard incident reduction programs

Maintain defined and agreed internal audit schedules and provide reports

Provide HSE support to production, stores, office teams, as well as the projects and service teams

Participate in Country Q&HSE Meetings

Ensure effective communications and consultation with all Employees relating to Q&HSE are maintained

Assisting the review and updates of the business Risk Assessment Procedures and Safe Systems of Work

Support the current Q&HSE Team Objectives, Targets, and Initiatives

Your profile and qualifications

HSE experience (essential)

NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent in Health and safety Management (essential)

Construction or Engineering Experience (preferred)

Sound knowledge and practical experience of UK Health, Safety and Environmental legislation

Experience in performing HSE inspections and audits

Industry best practice, ISO and British Standards, preferably within the Integrated Facilities Management sector.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Excellent skills in the use of Microsoft Office

Planning and Organisation skills

Information technology skills

Being assertive, professional, friendly and approachable.

Self-motivating with the ability to plan and schedule tasks

About GEA

GEA is one of the largest suppliers for the food and beverage processing industry and a wide range of other process industries. Approximately 18,000 employees in more than 60 countries contribute significantly to GEA's success - come and join them! We offer interesting and challenging tasks, a positive working environment in international teams and opportunities for personal development and growth in a global company.

GEA is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will therefore receive consideration for employment without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, world view, national origin, genetics, disability, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other protected characteristic required by applicable law. Applicants with disabilities are welcome and will be given special consideration if they are equally qualified.

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