County Health & Safety Advisor at United Utilities in Manchester, England, United Kingdom | GBP48,979-48,979 | Kablio

Role

Description

safety advice

field visits

program support

system development

incident investigation

team engagement

Provide advice as required on UU health and safety requirements
Regular field visits to support the delivery of health, safety and wellbeing policies, procedures, standards and improvement plans
Provide support as required cross county and/or into UU wide improvement programs
Build an effective working relationship with field teams so that operational dilemmas and implementation challenges are communicated to the County H&S Business Partner
Provide support as required on the development and improvement of the H&S management systems and processes
Completion of H&S incident investigations through to root cause and close out
Engagement with field teams to ensure learning from significant H&S incidents are shared including the delivery of engaging health, safety and wellbeing messages at roadshows and team briefs

Requirements

nebosh

h&s theory

safety management

communication

driving licence

professionalism

An understanding of H&S behavioural theory and practice.
Experience of managing own professional development and delivering agreed targets in line with personal performance plans
NEBOSH Certificate (or working towards this)
Knowledge of safety management theory and evidence of having supported its delivery within an organisation
A sound ability of communicating in meetings and in writing.
Good interpersonal skills and experience of effective communication with stakeholders
Proven track record of assisting the delivery of targeted H&S improvement activities.
Be punctual, respectful of others, and operate with professionalism at all times.
Full UK Driving License

Benefits

Deals and discounts
Salary Finance
MyGymDiscounts - gym and wellness benefit that offers up to 25% off on gym memberships and digital fitness subscriptions
Enhanced parental leave schemes
A generous annual leave package of 26 days, which increases to 30 days after four years of service (increases one day per year), in addition to 8 bank holidays
A comprehensive healthcare plan through our company-funded scheme
EVolve Car Scheme
Wealth at Work courses
A competitive pension scheme with up to 14% employer contribution, 21% combined, and life cover
Mental health first aiders
Employee Assistance Plan
Up to 7.5% performance-related bonus scheme, as well as recognition awards for outstanding achievements
MORE Choices flexible benefits

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

Founded 1995

Year Established

Resulting from the merger of North West Water and NORWEB.

7+ Million People

Population Served

Provides essential water and sewage services across the region.

£1.9B Revenue

Annual Revenue

Demonstrates strong financial health and operational efficiency.

30+ Facilities

Renewable Energy Plants

Generating power from sewage sludge, contributing to sustainability goals.

It operates across North West England, supplying drinking water and treating sewage.
The company manages vast infrastructure, including thousands of kilometers of pipelines and nearly 600 treatment works.
Typical projects include reservoir management, leak detection, and wastewater upgrades.
Specializing in water and wastewater services, infrastructure upkeep, and renewable energy generation.

Culture + Values

We put people first.
We care about the environment.
We work together, share knowledge and support each other.
We are committed to making things better for everyone.
We act with integrity and are accountable for our actions.
We deliver what we promise.

Environment + Sustainability

50% by 2025

Carbon Emission Reduction

Aims to reduce carbon emissions by 50% by 2025 as part of broader sustainability goals.

15% by 2025

Water Leakage Reduction

Committed to reducing water leakage by 15% by 2025 to improve water resource efficiency.

£1.6B over 5 years

Environmental Investment

Investing £1.6 billion in environmental improvements over five years to support sustainability initiatives.

90% Sustainably Sourced

Sustainable Supply Chain

Ensuring 90% of materials are sourced sustainably to promote ethical and environmental practices.

Restoring habitats across the region with a focus on biodiversity.

Inclusion & Diversity

40% Women

Senior Leadership Gender Balance

Target for women representation in senior leadership roles by 2030.

50% Women

Entry-Level Gender Mix

Target for women representation in entry-level roles.

12% Minority

Board Members from Ethnic Minorities

Representation of ethnic minority backgrounds among board members.

Launching mentoring programs for women and underrepresented groups.
Active participation in industry diversity initiatives.

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Role

Description

safety advice

field visits

program support

system development

incident investigation

team engagement

Provide advice as required on UU health and safety requirements
Regular field visits to support the delivery of health, safety and wellbeing policies, procedures, standards and improvement plans
Provide support as required cross county and/or into UU wide improvement programs
Build an effective working relationship with field teams so that operational dilemmas and implementation challenges are communicated to the County H&S Business Partner
Provide support as required on the development and improvement of the H&S management systems and processes
Completion of H&S incident investigations through to root cause and close out
Engagement with field teams to ensure learning from significant H&S incidents are shared including the delivery of engaging health, safety and wellbeing messages at roadshows and team briefs

Requirements

nebosh

h&s theory

safety management

communication

driving licence

professionalism

An understanding of H&S behavioural theory and practice.
Experience of managing own professional development and delivering agreed targets in line with personal performance plans
NEBOSH Certificate (or working towards this)
Knowledge of safety management theory and evidence of having supported its delivery within an organisation
A sound ability of communicating in meetings and in writing.
Good interpersonal skills and experience of effective communication with stakeholders
Proven track record of assisting the delivery of targeted H&S improvement activities.
Be punctual, respectful of others, and operate with professionalism at all times.
Full UK Driving License

Benefits

Deals and discounts
Salary Finance
MyGymDiscounts - gym and wellness benefit that offers up to 25% off on gym memberships and digital fitness subscriptions
Enhanced parental leave schemes
A generous annual leave package of 26 days, which increases to 30 days after four years of service (increases one day per year), in addition to 8 bank holidays
A comprehensive healthcare plan through our company-funded scheme
EVolve Car Scheme
Wealth at Work courses
A competitive pension scheme with up to 14% employer contribution, 21% combined, and life cover
Mental health first aiders
Employee Assistance Plan
Up to 7.5% performance-related bonus scheme, as well as recognition awards for outstanding achievements
MORE Choices flexible benefits

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

Founded 1995

Year Established

Resulting from the merger of North West Water and NORWEB.

7+ Million People

Population Served

Provides essential water and sewage services across the region.

£1.9B Revenue

Annual Revenue

Demonstrates strong financial health and operational efficiency.

30+ Facilities

Renewable Energy Plants

Generating power from sewage sludge, contributing to sustainability goals.

It operates across North West England, supplying drinking water and treating sewage.
The company manages vast infrastructure, including thousands of kilometers of pipelines and nearly 600 treatment works.
Typical projects include reservoir management, leak detection, and wastewater upgrades.
Specializing in water and wastewater services, infrastructure upkeep, and renewable energy generation.

Culture + Values

We put people first.
We care about the environment.
We work together, share knowledge and support each other.
We are committed to making things better for everyone.
We act with integrity and are accountable for our actions.
We deliver what we promise.