Health & Safety Advisor

Job title: Health & Safety Advisor

Location: Hemel Hempstead, HP2

Salary: £38,000 - £45,000 per annum

Hours: Monday – Thursday 8:30am – 5:30pm, Friday 8am – 5pm + 1 hour lunch break

Our business…

At Vitabiotics, you'll find a diverse bunch of talented folk who come from a wide range of backgrounds and possess an extensive array of experience. What brings us all together is a culture that thrives on innovation, mutual respect, team work and a sense of commitment. Vitabiotics is truly a great place to work!

Vitabiotics has pioneered advances in nutritional healthcare products for over 50 years and the range includes many of Britain’s leading supplement brands such as Perfectil, Pregnacare, Wellman, Wellwoman and Menopace.

As the UK’s No.1 vitamin company, exporting to over 100 countries, Vitabiotics is widely acknowledged as leaders in innovation and in 2018 became the first vitamin company to twice receive the Queen’s Award for Innovation, awarded for its ground breaking clinical research. 

As part of our commitment to innovation and development, we are looking for experienced Health & Safety Advisor to join our forward-thinking team. You will be responsible for promoting and ensuring safety in the workplace (e.g. occupational safety). This includes creating and implementing up to date health and safety policies, investigating accidents and incidents, conducting risk assessments, and providing training to employers, whilst play a crucial role in helping ensure that workplaces are safe and that employees are aware of the risks associated with their job. Understand complex safety information and communicate this information in a way that is easy for employees to understand.

Responsibilities will include…

• Developing and implementing health and safety policies and procedures that align with regulations and industry best practices.
• Conducting risk assessments and identifying hazards, evaluating risks, and implementing control measures.
• Investigating accidents, incidents, and near misses. Identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions to prevent future incidents.
• Providing safety training and delivering or coordinating training programs to educate employees on safety topics.
• Communicating safety information and understanding complex safety information. Effectively communicating it to employees in a clear and understandable manner.
• Staying updated with health and safety regulations and ensuring workplace compliance.
• Regularly inspecting the workplace to identify hazards and ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
• Providing guidance on the selection, use, and maintenance of safety equipment and systems.
• Creating and implementing plans to address potential emergencies.
• Encouraging employee involvement in safety initiatives and organizing campaigns or programs.
• Serving as a resource for employees and management regarding health and safety matters.
• Keeping records of inspections, incidents, and accidents, and generating reports for improvement suggestions or statistical analysis.
• Staying informed about health and safety regulations and attending relevant seminars or reading professional journals.

Requirements

• A NEBOSH National General Certificate or equivalent is essential for this role, demonstrating comprehensive knowledge of health and safety management.
• IOSH (Institution of Occupational Safety and Health) membership is desired.
• A thorough understanding of local, state, and national health and safety regulations is crucial. This includes knowledge of relevant legislation, codes of practice, and industry-specific standards.
• The ability to identify hazards, assess risks, and develop strategies for risk reduction is vital. This includes conducting thorough risk assessments, implementing control measures, and continuously monitoring and evaluating risks.
• Effective communication is essential for a Health and Safety Advisor. They need to be able to convey complex safety information clearly and concisely to employees at all levels of the organization. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are necessary for delivering training and writing reports.
• Strong analytical skills to identify patterns, trends, and root causes of safety issues. They must be able to think critically, evaluate situations, and develop practical solutions to address safety concerns or improve existing processes.
• Being meticulous and paying attention to detail is crucial in this role. Health and safety hazards can often be subtle or easily overlooked, so being able to identify and address even small risks is essential to maintain a safe work environment.
• Building relationships and collaborating with employees, managers, and stakeholders is essential. Health and Safety Advisors should be approachable, able to work well with others, and able to navigate interpersonal dynamics to promote a positive safety culture.
• An engaged and confident professional with strong influencing skills, a driven mindset, and a can-do attitude. Combines a hands-on approach with the ability to step back, reflect, and review. Skilled at identifying opportunities for improvement and driving positive change in line with HSE legislation
• An opportunity to further grow the role across the wider Vitabiotics Ltd business.

Benefits

• 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Birthday off
• Bupa dental cover.
• Private medical insurance.
• 50% staff discount on all Vitabiotics products.
• Staff skills training.
• Health and wellbeing programme.
• Pension contributions.
• Sick pay support.
• Free onsite parking.
• Enhanced maternity or paternity leave.
• Company events.
• Fresh fruit and snacks.
• 2 Charity days a year.
• Free EV charging station.