Jobs in Peterborough%2C uk

The Whitetower Asset Portfolio comprises eight strategically located facilities, primarily focused on simple cycle natural gas-fired technology. This portfolio includes the Peterborough Combustion Turbine Plant (245 MW) and the Peterborough Reciprocating Engine Plant (49 MW), along with several other efficient plants such as Derby (58 MW), Heartlands (100 MW), Viking (50 MW), Thornhill (40 MW), Exeter (50 MW), and Croydon (50 MW). Together, these assets contribute to a robust energy supply, leveraging advanced technologies to deliver reliable and sustainable power across the region.

Opportunity Summary

As a Health and Safety Officer, you will ensure compliance with UK Health & Safety legislation by updating policies and procedures to meet client and regulatory standards. The role involves conducting site audits, inspections, and incident investigations, whilst also developing training programmes and risk assessments to support staff. You will provide expert guidance on health and safety matters, liaise with authorities when required, and help foster a positive safety culture across the organisation.

Key Health and Safety Duties and Responsibilities

• Adopt and amend existing policies and procedures to align with client requirements and ensure compliance with UK Health & Safety legislation.
• Assist in developing and maintaining policies and procedures to meet other regulatory requirements, and monitor adherence, providing reports on non-compliance and corrective actions as necessary.
• Conduct regular site visits to perform audits and inspections of facilities.
• Identify and develop training materials, delivering training to employees as required.
• Support site staff in the creation, development and review of risk assessments and identification and implementation of suitable control measures.
• Assist in the development and implementation of safe systems of work.
• Investigate incidents and significant near misses, review and analyse accident performance and trends, and propose proactive measures to set and achieve improvement targets.
• Aid in the onboarding process of new employees by assessing and fulfilling training requirements.
• Provide guidance and support to the business on all health and safety matters.
• Liaise with competent authorities, as required, to address any areas of concern.
• Maintain both internal and external reporting requirements, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Develop and update action plans to implement any identified additional controls as needed.
• Foster a network across sites and the wider business to facilitate effective communication on health and safety related matters to enable in the promotion of a positive safety culture.
• Deputise for the EHS Manager during absences or when business needs require.

NAES Safe

Safety is a core value of NAES and as a condition of employment, all employees are expected to be mentally alert and work safely at all times. Additionally, employees are required to adhere to all safety warnings and posted safety signs whenever on company property. Furthermore, employees must follow all NAES safety rules and procedures. Effectiveness in carrying out this responsibility is part of the evaluation of each employee’s performance.

Working Relationships

The Health and Safety Officer will work under the supervision of the fleet EHS Manager and will be expected to have a high level of self-management to achieve desired objectives.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Physical requirements include the possibility of standing on feet for extended periods of time, stair and ladder climbing, routinely lifting up to 15 kg, and when necessary, use a respirator.

Protective equipment must be worn in the performance of some duties (e.g., hard hats, safety glasses, air masks, ear protection, chemical suits, gloves, and high voltage protective equipment etc.). Working with hazardous materials may be required.

This position will require extensive travel to support other plant assets across multiple locations.

Fitness For Duty

All employees will participate in the Fitness for Duty Program. This program includes a post-offer physical examination and drug screening and post-employment random drug screening. There are extensive smoking restrictions in and around the facility.

Work Schedule

Regular scheduled workdays are Monday to Friday during regular dayshift hours.

Compensation

Initial starting compensation will range from £45,000 to £50,000

Technical Knowledge, Qualifications and Experience

The statements contained in this job description are not necessarily all inclusive; additional duties may be assigned, and requirements may vary from time to time.

The role includes :

Job type – Full time, permanent

Note :   You will be asked to provide right to work documents should you be selected for an interview.

NAES is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. It is the practice of NAES to seek employees of the highest quality and to select individuals on the basis of merit and competence, without regard to race, colour, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, military status or any other basis of discrimination.