Health & Safety Co-Ordinator (Temporary Contract: 6-9 Months)

Health & Safety Co-Ordinator (Temporary Contract: 6-9 months) Attractive Salary & Benefits 36.5 Hour week (Hybrid) Newtownabbey Who are we?
At Henderson Group, we are proud to be Northern Irelands leading foodservice provider.
Our group encompasses Henderson Wholesale, Henderson Retail, Henderson Foodservice and Henderson Group Property.
We employ over 5,000 staff and have been placed 5th in Ulster Business Top 100 Companies 2024.
We're a family-owned team that cares about our people and the community in which we live.
Our leaders care about employees and our employees succeed together and celebrate the success of others.
We are interested in your aspirations, interests and skills and we strive to support and inspire you to do well.
A look into the role Henderson Group supply goods to over 450 stores across various brands such as SPAR, EUROSPAR and VIVO in Northern Ireland.
We achieved Gold accreditation against the Investors in People standard framework in 2023 in recognition of people management excellence and our commitment to investment in people.
Our Health and Safety team provide a comprehensive, professional and customer focused advisory service on health, safety and wellbeing across the Group which employs over 5000 people.
They ensure compliance with legislation and best practice across a wide range of working environments including warehousing, driving, public facing retail stores and offices.
In the role of Health & Safety Co-Ordinator,you will: Audits / Inspections Assist the Health & Safety Advisor in conducting audits and inspections across the estate, collaborating with the supply chain to identify existing or potential hazards.
Develop and implement corrective or preventative action plans based on audit findings.
Monitor and review action plans resulting from internal audits/inspections and provide reports to the Health and Safety Manager.
Accidents / Incidents / Near Misses Log and investigate all accidents, incidents, and near misses involving employees, suppliers, and customers using the health and safety database.
Support root cause analysis and document corrective actions in a timely manner.
Develop a new accident reporting system and departmental dashboards with suitable KPIs/trackers.
Ensure all supporting evidence (CCTV, inspection records, witness statements) is obtained, recorded, and filed appropriately.
Report RIDDOR accidents to the relevant authority as required.
Liaise with the Claims Manager to prepare materials and evidence for hearings, lawsuits, and insurance investigations.
Wellbeing Collaborate with the Occupational Health Advisor to plan and schedule statutory health surveillance and legal requirements in line with best practices.
Assist with substance misuse testing, data recording, and the production of statistical reports.
Ensure timely referrals of employees who have accidents at work to the Occupational Health Advisor.
Support and coordinate health promotion activities as part of the Group Well Aware initiative.
Attend Well Aware health champion committee meetings to help shape the health promotion calendar.v Reporting Assist the Health & Safety Advisor in analyzing accident/incident statistics, types, and trends.
Maintain statistical data required for reporting to local councils, safety committees, and management.
Support the creation of reports for submission to department heads and health and safety committees.
General Participate in the development, implementation, and maintenance of health and safety policies and procedures.
Assist in the development and implementation of projects aimed at achieving established health and safety goals for the group.
Skills for Success Joining us as Health & Safety Co-Ordinator the minimum criteria youll need is: Demonstrable experience of working in a Health & Safety department or environment Up to date knowledge of current health and safety legislation and best practise.
Proficient in the use of MS Office packages.
Full driving licence, access to own transport with a willingness and flexibility to travel to sites on a regular basis.
The Attributes youll need include: Proactive and Results-Oriented: A positive attitude focused on achieving outcomes, demonstrating resourcefulness and the ability to mobilize others to drive initiatives forward.
Performance-Driven: Committed to enhancing performance and delivering exceptional results through innovative and effective working methods.
Commercially Minded: Capable of applying a practical, business-oriented approach to health and safety solutions.
Innovative Relationship Builder: Skilled at fostering strong relationships and collaborating effectively with colleagues at all levels within a diverse organization.
Strong Negotiation Skills: Excellent interpersonal abilities with the capacity to persuade, influence, and tactfully challenge when necessary.
Detail-Oriented: High level of accuracy and meticulous attention to detail in all tasks.
Organisational Skills: Strong ability to manage your own schedule and prioritize tasks effectively.
Self-Motivated and Enthusiastic: Driven to achieve results with genuine enthusiasm and a commitment to continuous learning.
It is Desirable if you have: A degree qualification at 2:1 or above, in Environmental health or any health & safety related degree or equivalent.
NEBOSH Qualification Are we right for you?
As part of this role, it will be important that you feel aligned with the values that we live and work by.
Ambition We always strive to be better.
We seek new challenges and look for ways to do things better.
Customer First We provide exceptional service.
We put customers at the heart of everything and support our communities.
Teamwork We succeed together.
We help colleagues to succeed, and we share our knowledge and skills.
Integrity We are fair, honest and ethical.
We treat everyone with dignity and respect.
We are inclusive and champion diversity.
The Reward The impact you can make with Henderson Group goes far beyond your day to day.
You will be part of a business supporting defibrillator installations and school sports days.
In the last year Henderson group staff and retail stores raised over £1 million for charity partners.
You will have the balance necessary to enjoy your job and your life.
We will help you to feel proud of what you do and achieve.
And we will be here to celebrate your success.
Our business has been recognised externally for delivering excellence in employment.
We value employee development and heavily invest in our people.
Benefits include market competitive salary, contributory pension scheme, healthcare, life assurance, employee assistance programme, social club, Perks Offers/Discount scheme throughout UK/Ireland, staff discount (grocery/fuel) at SPAR/EUROSPAR Henderson Group company-owned stores and many more.
This is a full-time position working 36.5 hours per week.
Working hours will be 8:45am-4:45pm Monday to Thursday and 8:45am-3:45pm Friday.
Hybrid and flexible working arrangement available.
If you'd like to speak with us before making your application, our Talent Acquisition Specialist - Joanne McClellandwould be happy to have a confidential chat with you about the role on offer Completed applications must be submitted online by midnight on Tuesday 19th November 2024 We are an equal opportunities employer.
Skills: Health & Safety Leigslation NEBOSH Environmental health health & safety MS Office packages.