The Health and Safety Specialist is a technical expert and subject specialist utilised to sustain and improve Health & Safety in an automotive manufacturing plant. Working within a team, the role covers approx. 2,500 associates, plus contractors and all other persons being on sites. This includes clients, visitors and suppliers within Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Ltd.

Key responsibilities are:

• Provide competent health & safety advice including technical and operational expertise to internal customers.

• Ensure planned strategies, arrangements and processes are implemented effectively and are working to the ‘Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems‘ ISO 45001 for best practice and compliance with the law.

• Ensuring that the safety management system is embedded within the RRMC organisation.

• To ensure that all projects outside normal operations are adequately risks assessed by the suppliers delivering the service and the internal project managers and that controls are suitable / maintained.

• To ensure that all new equipment being brought for use on the locations is designed, tested and commissioned in accordance with UK legislative requirements.

• Within the H&S Management System ensure that internal, 2nd party & 3rd party audits are managed with the involvement of all stakeholders. Steer closure of all outstanding findings.

• Steer key performance results of the business to enable target achievement.

• Develop safety policies and identifies solutions to safety problems and share best practice.

• Develops accident investigation processes and tools that are suitable for the business. Trains and coaches leaders in application of the process and skills in avoiding re-occurrence.

• Control the use of chemicals and sign off process onsite.

• To proactively anticipate and react to changes in legal requirements and adapt the business in readiness.

• Responsible for H&S related topics regarding shutdown activities and alignment with shutdown managers from Technology and contractors.

Qualifications

The following are requirements for the role:

• Flexible approach, organisation and planning skills.
• Implementation and maintenance of safety management systems.
• Effective negotiation skills.
• Excellent communication skills on all levels.
• Experience in working in cross functional teams.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Advanced IT skills: Word, Excel and Power Point.
• Valid full driving license.

The following qualifications would be beneficial:

• NEBOSH Occupational Safety Certificate or equivalent - mandatory.
• NEBOSH Diploma Level 5/6 or equivalent (e.g. Degree level) - beneficial.
• Lead Auditor.
• Membership of a professional body i.e. IOSH

The following experience would also be beneficial:

• Significant experience in safety management.
• Thorough understanding of UK Health & Safety legislation.
• Ability to influence cross functional teams at all levels of the organization.
• Knowledge in ISO management system standards.
• Sound comprehension of production & manufacturing operations.
• Experience within Automotive manufacturing

The following qualifications would be beneficial:

• NEBOSH Occupational Safety Certificate or equivalent (mandatory) 
• NEBOSH Diploma Level 5/6 or equivalent (e.g. Degree level) beneficial
• Lead Auditor
• Membership of professional body i.e. IOSH