Health, Safety and Environmental Advisor

About Prysmian

We are global cable player leading the energy transition and digital transformation. With over 150 + years of experience, 28,000+ employees. 52 Countries. 100+ plants worldwide, we drive new forms of energy and information to each and every corner of the earth.

Today Prysmian is the largest manufacturer of cables and accessories in the UK. The Wrexham site, which employs in the region of 350 workers, is a manufacturing site as well as an Energy Network Solution hub. We produce Low, Medium and High Voltage cables up to 132kV as well as accessories and components; using high-grade, fire-resistant materials along with submarine cables used for offshore wind farms.

About The Role

We have a fantastic opportunity for a passionate Health, Safety and Environmental Advisor to join our team in our Wrexham factory. You will provide comprehensive support in Health, Safety, and Environmental matters providing a safe environment for production and continuous improvement for personal welfare. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring legislative compliance, fostering safe working practices, and safeguarding the well-being of our employees, assets, and environment. You report to the Wrexham Plant Director, with secondary reporting lines to the UK HSE Manager.

Responsibilities

• Conduct new risk assessments for processes, review and update existing. Assist in accident investigation processes

• Assist teams in developing safe systems of work for new / existing processes to ensure the safe operation of equipment.

• Complete workplace audits and implement corrective actions. Compile reports for the management team if required

• Produce and deliver presentations covering various HSE issues.

• Provide support during internal / external audits.

• Deliver workplace inductions for visitors, contractors and new starters

• Assist in the development and delivery of Behavioural Safety initiatives

• Assist in the site environmental management to include the compilation and management of site environmental data

• Organise statutory HSE training programmes to ensure the company meets all statutory requirements.

• Update current training files and produce new documents as required.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Solid experience conducting risk assessments, ideally within a manufacturing environment

• Strong interpersonal skills, comfortable with training, conflict management and approaching challenging situations.

• Previous audit experience is advantageous

• Innovative mindset 

• IOSH Managing Safely as a minimum (NEBOSH General Certificate would be advantageous)

• Preferably hold an understanding of COSHH and GHS, however not needed as full training will be given.

• Computer literacy is essential, with good knowledge of Microsoft office packages such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

• A self-starter, proactive, prepared to take the initiative and work without direct supervision

• Be prepared to undertake training as required to enable fulfilment of the job role

What We Offer

• 25 days holiday plus statutory holidays

• Defined Contribution pension scheme and generous life assurance

• Flexible working Arrangement – flexible hours and remote working (role dependent)

• Yes Share Scheme – annual enrolment

• Health Care Cash Plan – scheme which provides reimbursement of optical, dental and chiropody fees up to set limits.

• 24/7 free and confidential employee counselling service

• On-line Language Learning Access

• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave and pay plus Baby Bonus

• Generous sick pay arrangements

• EE Mobile Discounts

• Dell Advantage discounts

• Rewards Portal – discounts on major retailers

• Cycle to work scheme

• Free onsite parking

• Transition to Retirement Policy

Prysmian , as an Equal Opportunity Employer, aims to attract and recruit individuals with diverse backgrounds, skills, and abilities. We strongly believe that diversity brings significant value at all levels of the organization, increasing the possibility of capturing market opportunities and maximizing value for our customers and stakeholders. With Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) as part of our Social Ambition 2030 and a strategic pillar of our Company culture, Prysmian is committed to the development of an organization that prioritizes talent, where people feel respected, included, and free to fully express their potential just as they are.

All Managers and HRs in Prysmian are responsible for ensuring DE&I policies are respected during the recruiting process, as well as recognizing and mitigating unconscious biases that must not influence our selection processes. All persons will be considered for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, religion, nationality, origin, citizenship status, socio-economic status, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, military service or veteran status, pregnancy, parental leave, medical conditions, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Prysmian will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation for any disclosed physical or neurological condition or disability of a qualified applicant unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.

Visit our DE&I Page to learn more about Prysmian's commitments.

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