At the heart of Paxton, we are innovators, we look for ways of harnessing new technology to provide better solutions for our customers. We're a global brand with nearly 40 years of experience, our team of over 400 employees is spread around the world.
We pride ourselves on creating a vibrant environment, with a focus on excellent company culture. Our teams make Paxton a great place to work with brilliant benefits that come with any role at Paxton, with an emphasis on career progression, training and development, and recognition of achievement for every employee.
So, what are the benefits?
- We run a great social calendar with wine tasting, cooking classes, onsite yoga, staff parties and more. It’s rare you won’t see something going on!
- Tech, bike, and travel or season ticket loans.
- Private medical insurance (Opt in) and healthcare cash-back plan.
- Discounted fitness memberships up to 75% off in your area.
- 25-days holiday plus bank holidays, and you can buy amp; sell up to 5 days a year.
- Recognised as one of the Best Companies to Work for in the UK, by Best Companies.
About the role
Join our Health and Safety team in Brighton and Eastbourne, where you'll promote a safety-focused culture and influence open communication. Embrace the opportunity to develop new skills, support innovative change, and drive our health and safety strategy. With a people-centric approach we want you to lead collaboration across the business, to educate teams and identify balanced solutions.
- Lead the Health and Safety Forum, collaborating with employees from across the business and encouraging open communication at all levels.
- Enhance Health and Safety culture to create a supportive and safe working environment.
- Develop and deliver in-house training to engage managers and staff on Health and Safety, and risk awareness.
- Monitor and manage risks through routine site inspections, risk assessments and analysis for continuous improvement.
- Offer expert advice on key protocols such as DSE, fire regulations, first aid, and hazardous substances.
- Collaborate with our Chief People Director to shape a Health and Safety strategy.
- Create policies and procedures, monitor implementation, and gather feedback.
- Proactively develop and find solutions that balance stakeholder requirements with guidance.
- Engage employees across Paxton in the conversation of Health and Safety, to educate and build awareness.
- Build relationships with Stakeholders to find balanced solutions and safe working practices.
- Weekly travel to our Eastbourne Manufacturing Centre (1 day a week).
What are we looking for?
- To bring your passion for Health and Safety to Paxton and continue to build a supportive, and safe working environment.
- NEBOSH Certification or Diploma, or similar previous experience in a similar role.
- A people-focused approach with adaptable communication styles.
Focusing on a people-centric approach, we're looking for someone who can challenge and collaborate with stakeholders to find productive solutions and build effective relationships.
If you have a passion for Safety and want to progress within your career but feel you don't meet all aspects of the role, we encourage you to apply anyway. At Paxton we believe in personal development, for the right person we can provide training and support to help you in your journey. The right attitude is more important to us than your skills or experience.
We want to collaborate with you and hear your ideas, most of all, we want people to enjoy the journey with us. Take a look at what our team thinks of working here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8WH7Pi3--zc