Health, Safety And Environmental Placement Student

The Job Summary:

Wrightbus is the fastest growing production company in Europe. We are recruiting for a Health, Safety and Environmental Placement Student, who will be responsible for Assisting the Head of Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) on all matters relating to the development and implementation of management systems that are appropriate for Wrightbus together with the introduction, co-ordination and on-going management and control of associated strategies, policies and procedures. 

The Role:

• Achievement of individual and company objectives.
• Assist in the implementation of polices, systems and procedures as required and communication of same.
• Ensure compliance with H&S and Environmental law and best practice.
• Establish and maintain safe systems of work for all activities.
• Help to develop a positive business culture and behaviour towards HSE, involving all employees.
• Assist with incident investigations.
• Increase and maintain employee and contractor awareness of HSE issues.
• Manage / action and report on required safety meetings.
• Assist in providing HSE guidance and advice to management.
• Assist with the completion/review of risk assessments.
• Maintain appropriate manual and electronic recording systems.
• Deliver training sessions on relevant HSE aspects.
• Assist in ensuring the proper management of corrective and preventive actions for accidents across all sites.
• Liaison with local authorities, e.g. HSE(NI), Ballymena Borough Council, Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service.
• Undertake any other duties conducive with the effective operation of the post

The Requirements:

• Currently engaged in studying for a degree level qualification in a relevant Health & Safety or Environmental related subject
• Proven interpersonal skills
• Sound level of I.T literacy
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to quickly and continuously learn
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook
• Understanding of Health and Safety and Environmental legislation.

The Benefits:

• Life Insurance
• Medicash scheme
• Discount with local businesses e.g. Galgorm Spa Resort and McAtamney’s. 
• Free car parking
• Canteen
• Career progression
• Professional development

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