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Health & Safety Coordinator

AT Cencora
Cencora

Health & Safety Coordinator

Mendip, United Kingdom

Our team members are at the heart of everything we do. At Cencora, we are united in our responsibility to create healthier futures, and every person here is essential to us being able to deliver on that purpose. If you want to make a difference at the center of health, come join our innovative company and help us improve the lives of people and animals everywhere. Apply today!

Job Details

We were founded by vets, for vets. Our experience led us to create a comprehensive solution flexible enough to help any veterinary practice focus on what matters most: caring for animals. To do it, we brought together a best-in-class wholesale distributor (Centaur Services), a practice management software innovator (Vet Space), and two buying groups with relationships across the industry (St Francis Group and Vetswest). The result is MWI Animal Health.

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MWI Animal Health is looking for a Health & Safety Coordinator to be based in our Castle Cary office.

The role will involve:

  • Collaborate with key leaders at MWI to successfully cultivate and embed a robust Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) culture, while advancing organisational knowledge.
  • Support leaders in developing, implementing, and driving the HSE strategy and vision within operational frameworks.
  • Assume responsibility for incident reporting and investigations, conducting Root Cause Analysis (RCA) when necessary.
  • Provide management with HSE performance statistics and trend analyses, utilising data to mitigate risks and drive positive change.
  • Coach, develop, and deliver comprehensive Health, Safety, and Environmental training to leaders and operational teams.
  • Facilitate the successful implementation and maintenance of ISO 45001:2018 and ISO 14001:2015 standards, continuously improving HSE systems.
  • Develop, implement, and embed Safety and Environmental policies and procedures.
  • Develop and support emergency preparedness plans for all sites.
  • Conduct regular site visits to ensure the adoption of best practices in Safety and Sustainability.
  • Perform additional duties as required by business needs, beyond the aforementioned responsibilities.
  • Regular travel will be required within role.
  • Oversee Health, Safety, and Environmental (HS&E) compliance and be point of contact for EHS, acting as 'trusted advisor'.
  • Implement and maintain audit compliance with ISO 45001:2018, ISO 14001:2015, and Investors in Environment (IIE) Certification standards.

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  • Previous experience as a Health & Safety Coordinator or similar role is advantageous.
  • Ideally, possession of a NEBOSH General Certificate or an equivalent qualification.
  • Membership with IOSH and/or IIRSM at the Technician level.
  • Understanding of Environmental awareness, with a relevant qualification preferred.
  • Preferably certified as an internal auditor for ISO 45001 and ISO 14001.
  • Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to influence others effectively.
  • Strong prioritisation and organisational abilities.
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
  • Demonstrated trustworthiness and ability to maintain confidentiality.

We are looking for a talented individual that is passionate about Health & Safety. If you feel this is a good fit, please apply today and our team will follow-up.

What Cencora offers

Benefit offerings outside the US may vary by country and will be aligned to local market practice. The eligibility and effective date may differ for some benefits and for team members covered under collective bargaining agreements.

Full time

Affiliated Companies

Affiliated Companies: Centaur Services

Equal Employment Opportunity

Cencora is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or membership in any other class protected by federal, state or local law.

The company's continued success depends on the full and effective utilization of qualified individuals. Therefore, harassment is prohibited and all matters related to recruiting, training, compensation, benefits, promotions and transfers comply with equal opportunity principles and are non-discriminatory.

Cencora is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the employment process which are consistent with legal requirements. If you wish to request an accommodation while seeking employment, please call 888.692.2272 or email hrsc@cencora.com. We will make accommodation determinations on a request-by-request basis. Messages and emails regarding anything other than accommodations requests will not be returned

Client-provided location(s): Castle Cary, UK
Job ID: Cencora-R2421946
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • FSA
    • On-Site Gym
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Adoption Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Internship Program
    • Promote From Within
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Lunch and Learns
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program

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