Health & Safety Advisor

What Are We Looking For?
We are seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Health and Safety Advisor to join our team in Glenrothes. The Health and Safety Advisor will be responsible for implementing and maintaining effective health and safety practices, policies, and procedures throughout the organization. The role will involve providing guidance, training, and support to ensure compliance with legal requirements and best practices.
Some of Your Key Duties Include:
* Develop and implement health and safety policies and procedures to ensure compliance with relevant legislation and industry best practices.
* Conduct regular risk assessments and inspections to identify potential hazards and develop appropriate control measures.
* Provide advice and support to project teams, supervisors, and employees on health and safety matters, ensuring understanding and adherence to policies and procedures.
* Deliver health and safety training programs to employees, including induction training, toolbox talks, and specific training sessions as required.
* Investigate and report on incidents, accidents, and near misses, identifying root causes and recommending corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
* Maintain accurate records of health and safety incidents, inspections, training, and other relevant information.
* Monitor and review health and safety performance, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective measures.
* Conduct audits and inspections of worksites, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards and identifying areas for improvement.
* Liaise with regulatory bodies, clients, and contractors on health and safety matters, representing the company's interests.
What Do You Need?
* Proven experience as a Health and Safety Advisor or similar role in a construction, engineering, or industrial environment.
* In-depth knowledge of relevant health and safety legislation, regulations, and industry best practices.
* Strong understanding of risk assessment methodologies and the ability to identify hazards and implement appropriate control measures.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
* Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks effectively.
* Proactive and solution-oriented approach to health and safety, with the ability to anticipate and address potential issues.
* NEBOSH certification (National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety) or equivalent qualification is required.
* A commitment to continuous improvement in health and safety performance.
DPS – Who Are We?
We solve manufacturing challenges through the intelligent use of technology.
DPS Group is one of the UK’s leading integrated electrical, instrumental & control and compliance providers. We are trusted to deliver integrated solutions on often highly complicated projects, by some of the world’s best-known brands, across a range of sectors.
We help some of the world’s highest profile brands by working with them to find solutions which are operationally efficient, and drive profitability. We work across a range of sectors including Power, Pharmaceutical, Petrochemical, Oil & Gas, Food & Beverage, Bio Energy and Paper, but to name a few.
We offer an end-to-end virtuous cycle approach to projects which includes: Analyse, Develop, Comply, Maintain, Install, Build & Design.
Our Innovative, creative and a customer focused approach ensures that DPS delivers the highest standards of safety, service & sustainability. This approach is fully embraced throughout our business and ensure we deliver the optimum level of efficiency whilst maintaining the highest quality standards and continuous improvement of our quality management system ISO 9001:2015.
We aim to minimize environmental impact of our own systems and help develop environmentally responsible customer solutions.
DPS Group recognises its obligations to act responsibly, ethically and with integrity in all its dealings with staff, customers, brand partners and suppliers, neighbours and the environment as a whole.
We aim to:
* Minimise health, safety and environmental risks.
* Dispose of waste in an environmentally responsible manner.
* Reuse and recycle where practicable.
* Develop environmentally responsible customer solutions.
* Deliver a net positive impact on the environment.
* Promote sustainability within the organisation.
DPS Group adheres to the Environmental Management Systems Standard ISO 14001:2015 to identify and control our environmental impact and improve our environmental performance.
We are also official partners with Siemens, Rockwell Automation and Schneider Electric, giving us the unique opportunity to develop skills with these manufacturers’ solutions for our team.
What DPS Offer
To build successful teams and drive the level of quality that DPS is renowned for, we know we need the best people in industry. Not only do we require the relevant skillsets, but we also need people with the right attitude and mentality to thrive and grow in such an innovative industry. At DPS, you’ll be given every opportunity to set the path of your own career through the business and work in an environment that will require you to rise to the challenge of working for a market leader.
* Industry leading salary
* Holiday Allowance
* Long Service Holidays (Position Dependant)
* Company Pension Scheme
* Private Healthcare Scheme (Contribute, Personal or Family - Position Dependant)
* Access to Company Healthcare Scheme (salary sacrifice)
* EV/Hybrid Car Lease Scheme (Length of Service & Role Dependant)
At DPS Group we understand our continued success is down to our dedicated team, therefore we invest time and effort in each individual; training and assisting with their personal and professional development, helping them build a long-term career within the business