This job expired on 24th January 2025
HSEQ Officer
Job Summary: Responsible for the continuous improvement of the HSEQ Management System primarily in the Toome and Carryduff sites. Ensure health, safety, quality and the environment is firmly embedded within the culture of the Company and its employees. Emphasis of this role will be on prevention, however enforcement of HSEQ rules and regulations will be a key requirement.
Core Hours: Monday to Friday 08:00am - 17:00pm
Company Values and Culture:
At AG, we are committed to fostering a positive and inclusive workplace culture that reflects our core values of integrity, sustainability, customer care, wellbeing, and innovation. Our mission is to be the preferred supplier of innovative hard landscaping and building products which create a sustainable built environment. We believe in continuous improvement and encourage our employees to take initiative and drive positive change. Our work environment is built on mutual respect, support, and the shared goal of delivering superior quality products. We value the contribution of each team member and strive to ensure that everyone goes home safe every day, feels valued, and is empowered to grow and succeed within the company.
About the role
Key Tasks and Responsibilities:
Promote a positive and proactive safety culture through engagement, leadership, empowerment and accountability to ensure all our employees, customers and contractors go home safe
Maintain, develop and audit AG’s integrated HSEQ Management system to ensure a culture of continuous improvement is sustained while maintaining a working relationship with all internal and external regulators and stakeholders
Utilise the internal auditing process to ensure company compliance with regulatory requirements, HSEQ best practice, environmental permits/consents and all applicable International and British Standards.
Contribute to a workplace culture that promotes and supports the physical and mental wellbeing of all employees and assist in ensuring the delivery of suitable HSEQ instruction, information and training
Proactively monitor and enforce HSEQ compliance across the sites, assisting in the implementation of control measures ensuring that all operations are managed in such a way as to prevent injuries, ill health, customer complaints and minimise environmental impact
Assist in the implementation and continual review of AG’s HSEQ policies, procedures, SOP’s and risk assessments ensuring adequate control and compliance with relevant legislation/guidance
Assist site management in the investigation of all accidents, incidents, dangerous occurrences, non-conformances and near misses. Provide advice on suitable improvement and corrective action/s.
Support, implement and improve the use of the EngagePro HSEQ technology across the sites and encourage AG’s positive reporting strategy through the development of shared ownership
Assist in maintaining AG’s contractor approval system and ensure stringent contractor control procedures are followed, including issuing appropriate permit to work
Any other duties commensurate with the role and within skills and capabilities
The above list is not exhaustive but aims to provide a broad range of duties and key responsibilities of the post.
What you will need
Required criteria
- Relevant third level degree or equivalent
- Relevant experience in successful company wide improvements
- Computer literate
- Professional with proven ability to influence at all levels
- A problem solver
- Highly articulate both orally and in written work
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Strong customer orientation
- Attention to detail with excellent communication and presentation skills, both oral and written
- Good ambassador for company in front of customers
- Ability to work across organisation boundaries inside and outside company and have strong influencing skills on HSE related matters
- Capacity to effectively manage systems and processes
- Effective relationship builder
- A team player with a positive attitude who is enthusiastic and highly motivated
- Effective negotiation skills
- Able to participate in a successful, committed and highly motivated management team
- Able to travel to and from work areas as required
- Flexible approach to work, overtime when required
Desired criteria
- Previous experience in concrete products manufacturing environment
- NEBOSH Diploma
- Accredited Internal Auditor for HSEQ
- Experience of Management Systems
- Professional attitude
AG Paving and Building Products
Established 60 years ago as Acheson & Glover Limited, and now known as AG, the company is a renowned and respected designer, developer, manufacturer and distributor of best in class walling, paving and facing brick for the commercial and domestic markets across the UK and Ireland. In Britain our products are sold through Builders Merchants, whilst in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland we sell through our own wholly-owned outlets as well as a number of other carefully chosen retail partners and Builders Merchants.
Since our establishment more than 60 years ago as Acheson & Glover Limited, we have sought to provide opportunities for our team to build careers – rather than just hold down a job. Our people matter to us. We care about their wellbeing (their Health and Safety) and we want to see them become the very best they can be. We are delighted that many of our employees have been with us for considerable periods and, as a result of their commitment and our support, many have moved through the ranks to management level and beyond.
Our benefits
We provide tailored personal development plans and hands-on support from experienced mentors to ensure our team members can flourish in whatever part of the business they are employed. Within modern day construction there are fantastic opportunities for those with backgrounds in technology, engineering, marketing and sales as well as traditional manufacturing skills.
Health insurance
Vacation, Paid time off
Performance bonuses
Retirement plan and/or pension
Employee development programs
Employee discounts
Free parking
Cycle to work
Referral bonus
Open office
Competitive salary
Life insurance
Long service recognition
Employee Assistance Scheme
Perks Card
Wellbeing Scheme
Work With Charities
Social Opportunities
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