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Safety Executive

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Job Introduction

Sodexo are currently recruiting for a Safety Executive to be home based covering sites in the South East of England. The purpose of this role is to monitor, advise and guide upon compliance against Sodexo’s health and safety and food safety policies and processes as necessary, either through routine programmed auditing, incident investigation or other “reactive” factor. The role comes with a competitive salary, annual bonus, company car and the opportunity to progress your career with a global facilities management company.

Role Responsibility

  • Audit Sodexo’s operational activities against legislative requirements and Company health and safety and/or food safety policies and procedures within a defined geographical area to establish non-compliance.
  • Strategically review accidents and incidents to establish cause for the purpose of reducing accidents and incidents.
  • Undertake assessment of risk (AoR) audits / mobilisation support to mitigate health and safety / food safety risks that Sodexo faces during new contract openings.
  • Produce documented action plans for operators, which if followed would mitigate health and safety risks.
  • Review, revise and recommend changes to Company health and safety / food safety policies or procedures to keep the organisation legally compliant.
  • Undertake supply chain assurance audits of those businesses supplying Sodexo with goods and/or services to identify non-compliances and reduce risk exposure to Sodexo.
  • Present and deliver training sessions to inform and instruct delegates on the requirements of health and safety / food safety to drive safety improvements.

 

The Ideal Candidate

Essential

  • Knowledge of food hygiene and health and safety legislation, with the ability to apply that knowledge to Sodexo’s business activities.
  • Interpersonal skills combined with high accuracy during audit and investigation work and feedback processes, whether written or verbal.
  • Ability to demonstrate effective communication skills in particular presentation of technical or non-technical information (e.g. to Sodexo operational teams or colleagues within Safegard).
  • Proficient in IT applications such as MS Outlook, MS Excel and MS Word.
  • Full UK driving licence and fully mobile to travel extensively to the Sodexo (and Safegard client) premises within their geographical area and beyond as required.

 

Desirable:

  • Qualified to degree level in Food Safety, Health and Safety or Environmental Health (or related subject).
  • Member of relevant professional body, for example Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH), Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH), etc.
  • Must have knowledge of Company health and safety policies and procedures – (this will be provided)

 

About the Company

Sodexo UK & Ireland employs around 36,000 people and delivers On-site Service Solutions to clients at over 2,300 locations including offices, hospitals, schools, defence sites, prisons, sporting events and visitor attractions. 

With an annual turnover of over £1bn, Sodexo delivers a diverse range of services from catering, cleaning, reception to security, laboratory and grounds maintenance services, enabling clients to focus on their core business.

Please note a DBS check will be required

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