JDP are one of the leading distributors of civils and drainage products in the UK. As part of Tessenderlo Group, a worldwide organisation in more than 20 countries, JDP and its manufacturing partners are some of Europe's leading experts throughout our industries. With a network of 26 branches across the UK, JDP is undergoing a period of growth and change and we need motivated and knowledgeable people that can help us achieve our goals.

At JDP we are serious about putting Health & Safety first.  Our colleagues should arrive safe, work safe, go home safe – every time.  We are growing as a business and now need to bolster our H&S expertise with an experienced Health & Safety colleague.  This is a new role in our structure.

We are also committed to greener solutions through our products and how we operate.  The role holder will play a key part in how we meet and communicate our sustainability goals internally and externally.  You'll liaise with our parent group sustainability team and translate these ambitions for JDP.

This role can be based at our branch/office in Radcliffe - with hybrid working available.  Some travel across our branch network will be required as the need arises.

In this role you will provide safety coaching, advice and support for our operations (branch network) and operational management to promote improved safety outcomes and culture across our business.

You will:

• Establish strong working relationships with internal stakeholders & be able to influence.
• Motivate your colleagues and imbed excellent safety behaviours.
• Lead by example – live & breathe our safety first approach and uphold high standards.
• Have accountability for risk assessments, accident / incident investigations and the sharing of best practice initiatives. 
• Identify areas of weakness and produce & deliver improvement plans.
• Remain competent in H&S legislation & best practice to ensure compliance.
• Train, influence and provide technical expertise to the operational teams.
• Analyse leading and lagging performance trends to develop appropriate response plans to improve safety compliance and outcomes.
• Support JDP with it's sustainability ambitions

You will be a self-starter that is able to coach effectively through strong communication and engagement skills. You will preferably have a Health, Safety and Environment qualification or equivalent experience. Multi-site experience is desirable but not essential. You will come to us with practical experience of undertaking accident/incident investigations and root cause analysis, reviewing risk assessments and proactively working towards continuous improvement initiatives. You will have to be thorough with good attention to detail.

The salary for this role is up to £40,000.

The recruiting manager is on holiday and returns on the 18th September.  Shortlisting will start then so please be patient and you'll receive a response shortly after their return.  Thank you.

We will not consider overseas applications from candidates with no right to live or work in the UK.  Thank you.