Health and Safety Advisor

Summary about this job

Detail information about job Health and Safety Advisor. Terms and conditions vacancy

• Receive a competitive salary package
• Work in the heart of Hamilton
• Be part of an industry leading organisation

Mix with New Zealand's leading Scientists. Collaborate with industry experts. Our organisation provides New Zealand's largest consultants, food producers and regulatory bodies the information they need to make the decisins that matter. Know that our work makes a difference.

Hill Laboratories - your path to a brighter future.

The role

This is an exciting opportunity to join our family-friendly, supportive, progressive team. Reporting to the General Manager - Corporate Services, you will be responsible for advising on all aspects of Health and Safety within our organisation. As a key member of Corporate Services you will be well regarded for your knowledge of both H&S and quality management systems.

This role offers flexibility in working hours for the right candidate. Working 25-30 hours per week Monday to Friday, you will be based in our Hamilton Head Office.

We are seeking an experienced Health and Safety professional who is confident in their knowledge of legislation. You will be comfortable and competent in communicating at all levels within the organisation.

Key tasks and responsibilities:

• Advising on operational Health and Safety
• Improve safety culture and awareness
• Lead H&S initiatives, including driving monthly committee meetings
• Complete H&S inductions for employees and sub-contractors
• Provide onsite training and education to branch employees and contractors, as required
• Regularly review sub-contractor OHS&S compliance
• Liaise with regulatory bodies and compliance
• Support site lean manufacturing practices
• Regularly review sub-contractor OHS&S compliance
• Assist with and coordinate the Quality related audit and accreditation/ certification process where required

About you:

• A tertiary level qualification, science or occupational health sciences or equivalent.
• Ideally, a minimum of three to five years' experience within a Health and Safety role
• Sound knowledge of Health and Safety legislation, particularly around hazardous substances is preferred
• Auditing skills to conduct routine audits
• Excellent communications skills with a focus of improving culture
• Excellent organisational skills and high personal work standards
• Proven ability to work in a demanding environment, dealing with conflicting priorities that require initiative, agility and adaptability

We provide an excellent environment for fostering and developing talent and enabling innovation in a family-friendly, supportive and mature New Zealand owned business which continues to grow.

Our benefits

At Hill Laboratories, we believe in looking after our people. That's why the P in our PIHA values stands for 'People are valued and we enjoy our work'. We provide our staff with a wide range of job related learning and development opportunities as well as more holistic benefits including social events and health initiatives.

How to apply

If this job sounds like a good fit for you, click apply now via the link or on our website.

Please include a cover letter with your CV detailing why you feel you are the best candidate for this position.

Applications close Monday, 23 July 2018.