Health & Safety Advisor

Octopus Energy

3800

London, UK, United Kingdom

Posted on: 2025-01-30

Category: energy

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Employment type:

Full time

Experience required:

Intermediate

Salary

Salary not provided

About the company:

We're on a mission to make a big green dent in the universe by building a truly sustainable energy system globally.

That means making power greener, smarter, and more affordable for everyone.

We put customers at the heart of everything we do: with always-fair prices, transparency and outrageous customer service.

We drive system change: with transformative tech to make renewable energy the norm and end global reliance on fossil fuels.

Octopus Energy Group is made up of 10 businesses spanning 6 countries across 3 continents, including: Octopus Energy Retail, Kraken Technologies, Octopus Energy Generation, Kraken Flex, Octopus Electric Vehicles, and the Octopus Centre for Net Zero. More on OEG @ octopusenergy.group

Help us make a big green dent in the universe. We're on a mission to drive the global renewable energy revolution, and we need loads more people to help us make our vision a reality.

Are you passionate about keeping people safe and ensuring they head home happy and healthy every day?

Do you want to be part of a company that’s shaking up the energy industry while making sure we do it the right way—safely, responsibly, and with people at the heart of everything we do?

Our Field Operations team is growing fast, and we need a Health & Safety Advisor to help keep our people safe while we continue our mission to drive the energy revolution forward.

As a Health and Safety Advisor at Octopus Energy Services, you will be vital in promoting and maintaining a safe working environment. From ensuring best-in-class safety practices to keeping us compliant with regulations, you’ll be a driving force behind our culture of safety.

If this sounds like you then we'd love to hear from you.

Are you ready for a career with us? We want to ensure you have all the tools and environment you need to unleash your potential. Need any specific accommodations? Whether you require specific accommodations or have a unique preference, let us know, and we'll do what we can to customise your interview process for comfort and maximum magic!

Studies have shown that some groups of people, like women, are less likely to apply to a role unless they meet 100% of the job requirements. Whoever you are, if you like one of our jobs, we encourage you to apply as you might just be the candidate we hire. Across Octopus, we're looking for genuinely decent people who are honest and empathetic. Our people are our strongest asset and the unique skills and perspectives people bring to the team are the driving force of our success. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute. Our commitment is to provide equal opportunities, an inclusive work environment, and fairness for everyone.

What you'll do...

Continually promote our health & safety ethos and culture at all levels in the company.

Develop, implement, and review health and safety policies, procedures, and management systems to ensure compliance with relevant legislation and industry best practices.

Offer support and direction to our managers and project teams regarding important health and safety issues, such as proper equipment usage, PPE needs, and emergency protocols.

Conduct regular site inspections and audits to identify hazards, assess risks, and recommend corrective actions to mitigate potential safety issues.

Develop and deliver health and safety training for colleagues, ensuring that all personnel are engaged, understand their responsibilities and are competent to perform their duties safely.

Contribute to, and deliver, initiatives and projects to help improve awareness of relevant safety-related topics.

Develop health and safety-related communications to ensure they are informative and engaging.

Support managers to complete accident/incident investigations and review the quality and content to ensure sufficient root causes, findings, and actions.

Liaise with regulatory authorities, clients, and other stakeholders on health and safety matters, representing the company’s interests and ensuring compliance with contractual obligations.

Contribute effectively and support our safety plan to strive for continuous improvement.

Monitor and report on health and safety performance, including key performance indicators (KPIs), to senior management and project stakeholders.