Health & Safety Co-ordinator

We are looking for a Health & Safety Co-ordinator to join James Jones & Sons Health and Safety
team working from our Burnroot Sawmill in Aboyne. You will report to the Sawmill Site Manager
whilst working closely with the Company Safety Adviser. This is very much an operational role and
you will be working closely with colleagues and activities in all parts of the sawmill. There would
also be a requirement to support other sites on occasion.

Hours of work are: 08:30 to 17:00, Monday to Friday.

Key tasks and responsibilities:

• Development and review of Risk Assessments and Work Instructions



• Development and delivery of H&S training


• Monitor and maintenance of the site training matrix


• Responsible for Site fire safety


• Electrical testing


• Site inspections


• Permit to work


• RIDDOR investigations


• In conjunction with Site management responsible for site safety
  
  Proven experience in a Health and Safety role, preferably within a manufacturing environment


• Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and control systems


• Good understanding of data analysis and risk assessment process


• Outstanding attention to detail and observation ability


• Excellent communication and advisory skills with ability to question and influence at all levels


• Certification in occupational health and safety (e.g. NEBOSH General Certificate)
  
  James Jones & Sons Ltd is a 5th generation family business and one of the UK's largest and most

progressive timber processing companies with core activities in timber harvesting, sawmilling,
pallets & packaging, and distribution. We operate from 25 sites across the UK, 18 Australian and
2 New Zealand sites and employ over 2,100 people. In the UK, we operate seven sawmills
throughout Scotland and the north east of England: an engineered wood manufacturing plant in the
north of Scotland and pallet and packaging operations at 14 sites across the UK. We produce high
quality, British grown timber for the UK construction, landscaping, and agricultural sectors; marketleading
JJI-Joists for the housebuilding and construction markets and pallets and packaging for blue
chip domestic and exporting businesses.


• Competitive rate of pay


• 33 days annual leave (including statutory holidays)


• Employer pension contribution


• Health & Wellbeing services (remote GPs, mental health support, physio)


• Life assurance cover after 3 months