Job Description

Due to a recent contract growth an exciting opportunity for a Health and Safety Officer overseeing our warehouse in Bridgwater, off of J24, TA6 6TS, to support the HPC Nuclear Build Storage Solutions. This role will be key to the successful delivery of this prestigious contract with EDF.



This key role supports the customer contract by integrating effectively with the onsite team to ensure H&S standards & compliance is achieved and maintained through high levels of employee engagement and a strong health and safety behaviour culture.



Successful candidate will be required to obtain and maintain security clearance prior to commencing employment, this includes being able to provide a minimum of 3 years consecutive UK employment/education & residential history.



Why Wincanton?



Unrivalled salary 28-35,000 (pa DOE) Monday to Friday - Office hours. 37.5 hours per week 25 days holiday + bank holidays Retail Discounts - supermarket, fashion, tech, days out, food and drink, home, cinema, travel, sports, music and games, books, health and beauty, leisure, Enterprise rentals Extensive training opportunities with funded accredited courses Friends and Family Apprenticeships - Not only can you learn and develop new skills, your friends and family can enrol on accredited courses too! Cycle 2 Work Scheme Holiday Trading Healthcare Cash plan Dental Cash plan Pension Accident Insurance Payroll Giving Eye Care Vouchers Online GP Access Hospital Plan Death in Service Benefit Retirement Courses 50% discount on RAC cover Discounted Gym Memberships Extended Employee Assistance Programme including free financial and legal advice


Day to Day



Support and lead the creation and maintenance of Management Plans, Risk Assessments and Safe Systems of Work (SSOW) Deliver training and record colleague sign off the training - escalate any training gaps. Input, analyse and report all Health, Safety and Environment information to Wincanton and Client systems. Chair, present and update minutes from HSE meetings pursuing closure on actions and escalating where necessary. Manage contractors prior to accessing site, during and on exiting the premises - this would include paperwork, Permit to Works, Defects, equipment suitability and conformity, follow up requirements, inductions, pass control. Be point of contact for all HSE escalations across eDF/Wincanton sites. Liaise and downline HSE business critical updates to all colleagues.


What will you bring?



Experience of working with third party service providers to resolve issues. Computer literate; Microsoft package Desirable experience: Incident reporting systems Experience of working in a logistics role Experience working in a construction environment would be beneficial but not essential ESSENTIAL: NEBOSH


Our Culture & Benefits
In addition to generous remuneration, we really value our people and offer a friendly, safety-first working environment, along with other benefits including company pension scheme, generous holidays, cycle to work scheme, employee benefits include, online discount platform, onsite parking and much more.


Our people are at the core of our business and what makes Wincanton great. That's why we also provide significant opportunities for career development and progression, as well as training enrichment and multi-skilling, in a dynamic working environment.


Be a part of our values; We're Thoughtful, We're Aiming High and We're Prepared.


Our Commitment


We are committed to providing equality of opportunity for all employees. We strive for an environment where all colleagues feel included, supported and valued, whilst feeling they can be their whole selves within our workplaces. We are proud that our colleagues represent us and our successes and we welcome your application.


Find out more: Wincanton champions a diverse workforce