Health & Safety Advisor

We have an exciting opportunity for a Health & Safety Advisor to join us. The Health & Safety Advisor is responsible for The Whisky Exchange Health & Safety Strategy, and is responsible for delivering our ambition to become 'best in class' in the Wines & Spirits industry, towards zero Lost Time Accidents by 2025. They are accountable for inspiring colleagues to maintain a sustainable behaviour-based H&S culture, for defining tools and process materials, and for driving H&S performance improvement. In summary, to ensure good H&S behaviours are embedded positively within our culture. Your Unique Contribution H&S Roadmap for The Whisky Exchange

• In collaboration with the Operations Director, continue to deliver the Health and Safety roadmap by 2025 and broaden the H&S ambition beyond physical safety to mental health
• Manage and monitor Critical Control Path to ensure objectives are met
• Chair the H&S Committee and as the H&S Champion liaise with the H&S Co-ordinators
• Liaise with our parent company for standards to adhere to and current best practice
• Gather benchmarks from other industries to, ensure awareness of leading-edge practice.
• Enforce the standards where required with relevant stakeholders, reporting and investigating where required
• Conduct safety inspections relating to H&S Compliance
• Risk Assessment Management (internal & contractual) and continuous improvement plans; produce audit reports (internal and external), record, control and monitor.
• Maintain a Risk Register
• Liaising with HSE, Local Council and External Consultants
Deliver H&S Performance improvement
• Strengthen the H&S principles and processes by tracking clear KPIs and leverage specific Operating Requirements. Leverage data and technology
• Periodically report to LT on progress and make sure H&S is on their agenda
• Carry out audits when required
Build a 'Taking care of each other' mindset across the business
• Engage stakeholders: Influence line managers and team leaders to embrace the behaviour based culture evolution required to be best in class
• Engage and coach employees at all level and all functions, develop a network of H&S champions
• Develop awareness through training (leveraging the existing material such as 'taking care of each other')
• Provide support, guidance and advice on H&S process and procedures
  
  In-depth understanding of H&S legislation
• IOSH membership, demonstrable experience of ISO 45001
• Track record of health & safety culture and background in a coordination or advisory capacity
• Experience in office/retail and warehouse environments
• Ability to build a plan, implement and deliver results
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Stakeholder engagement skills to influence and engage
• Good IT skills and knowledge of MS Office
• COSHH Awareness
Key Behaviours
• Consumer Focus
• Collaborates
• Plans & Aligns
• Resourcefulness
• Instills Trust
• Drives Engagement
• Demonstrates Self Awareness
  
  Founded in 1999 by Sukhinder and Rajbir Singh, Speciality Drinks Group is a fast-growing and world-renowned international spirits company. It was one of the first multi-channel, multi-market global drinks distributors and is a leader in its field. Now made up of four group companies, it is an independently managed business and a recent addition to the Pernod Ricard Group since November 2021.
We pride ourselves on our imagination, creativity and ability to source and sell fantastic spirits across the globe. We love what we do and we would love you to come and join us. The Opportunity

Fun Stuff Staff Discount at The Whisky Exchange | Tastings | Product Education | Access to Events | Cycle to Work Scheme Serious Stuff EAP | Great Parental Leave Policies | Life Cover | Private Medical Insurance Feel Good Stuff S&R Initiatives | Career Development | Responsib'All Day | Employee Networks | Flexi Work | 25 Days Holiday (plus Bank Holidays) We're committed to diversity and inclusion. We promote diversity and inclusion throughout our business. In our teams, we proactively foster a diverse work force and an inclusive culture - an environment where we can truly be ourselves. We will assess your application for this role based on your skills, experiences and achievements, not your gender, age, ethnic or educational background or any other such factors. Please feel free to leave these off your CV and application form if you so wish.