Overview

  • Friendly, approachable go getter required
  • Leading and innovative retailer and wholesaler
  • Distribution experience an advantage

Our client seeks an enthusiastic, engaging and energetic Health and Safety Advisor to support an maintain a proactive and positive safety culture

The company

Our client is a leading food, grocery retailer and wholesaler, recognised as a sustainable and innovative world class organisation.

100% Kiwi owned, they are active contributors to the communities they are a part of and continuous improvement and the promotion of a proactive safety culture is an important part of their business.

The role

Reporting to the Distribution Centre Manager, this role will be instrumental in actively promoting the safety systems initiatives and innovations in safety; providing support and advice to team members, Line Managers and Stakeholders.

Key to this role will be your enthusiasm for safety and your ability to communicate this to others in the business. Experience in a similar environment and role will be an advantage and the successful applicant will have a strong working knowledge of NZ health and safety legislation, balanced with a natural curiosity for continuous improvement.

Duties

  • Assist with the development and implementation of safety and wellness strategy
  • Over the induction planning for all new employees
  • Provide subject matter expertise on health and safety matters
  • Assist and advise on investigations
  • Respond to queries from the wider team
  • Administer the compliance requirements
  • Assist with injury management coordination and return to work programs
  • Provide health and safety reports as required

Skills and experience

  • Previous experience in a distribution environment would be an advantage
  • Tertiary qualification is preferred but not necessary
  • Working knowledge of ACC WSMP or similar
  • Competency in MS Office and SharePoint administration
  • Excellent time management skill
  • Outstanding communication skills
  • Flexibility

Apply

If you meet the above criteria, we welcome your application including your CV and cover letter in Word format via Apply.

Applications are welcomed from NZ Citizens or those with a Residency or current Work Visa in place.

Preference will be given to candidates currently in NZ, however overseas applicants may be considered with relevant background experience.

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All applications will be acknowledged electronically in the first instance. If you have any questions, please call Amanda on 09 424 8367 quoting reference #2880.

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