Job Purpose and Summary

Canon UK are looking for a H&S & Product Safety Specialist.  This role is fundamental to the organisation’s ability to operate safely, legally, and responsibly. It provides the essential frameworks, expert guidance, and legislative insight required to ensure full compliance with legal obligations while safeguarding the wellbeing of our employees and everyone who interacts with our products and services.  It has responsibility for H&S within The Bower, other UK offices and UK CBS sites.  Additionally, it provides cover for the employee responsible for H&S and Quality (ISO9001) within the DP&S Service Organisation. 

What we give

With Canon, you'll get the support and encouragement you need to grow, from people who share your ambition. We'll invest in your professional development to help you learn and progress in your role with us. You'll find leaders who give you the freedom to explore new things and a team where knowledge is shared openly.

At Canon we have a clear vision: to be committed to creating a more inclusive and equitable culture where employees are valued and can thrive personally and professionally.

Canon also has a strong commitment to sustainability, encompassed by our Kyosei philosophy of living and working together for the common good, focused on reducing our environmental impact and creating opportunities to make positive social contribution. Pay – salary up to £59,000 dependant on skills and experienceLearning & Development – As a Company that encourages continuous learning you will always have resources and support available.Work & Home Life Balance – We support with a minimum of 25 days holiday per year, holiday purchase and a flexible working policy.Diversity – We are an organisation that delivers on a global scale, striving to create a diverse and empowered workforce that reflects the communities we serve.Health & Wellbeing – Private healthcare, an Employee Assistance Programme, partnership with Mental Health First Aid UK with a network of mental health champions and discounted rates to Nuffield Health Gym.Employee discount – Up to 38% off products from our Canon store.Some other Benefits – Generous Pension, Canon Awards, Discount cards, Cycle to Work scheme, Season ticket loans and charity volunteer days.

What we ask

Key responsibilities:

Support the establishment of company H & S Objectives and develop and implement Health & Safety management systems, policy and process documentation accordingly

Reporting:

Develop and distribute approved Health, Safety and Quality information and related communicationProvide reports for the board regarding performance of H & SProvide information for the Annual General meeting for ISO45001Measure and report the effectiveness of Health & Safety training and awareness programmesHelp to raise general H&S awareness

Training:

Develop and implement Health, Safety and Quality training needs analysis mechanisms. Deliver Internal Fire Marshal trainingDevelop, implement, and maintain Health & Safety training (WorkRite) for all employees

Audits (internal and external):

Manage ISO45001 Health & Safety internal company wide and ISO9001 Internal Quality Audits for Canon Business Services (CBS)Represent Canon at external ISO45001, ISO9001 (CBS) during external BSI continuing assessments or re-certification auditsWith appropriate resource, resolve non-conformance issues and act on opportunities for improvement

Certification:

Manage ISO9001 CBS QMS FrameworkEnsure certifications are maintained and displayed as appropriate (including certificate of employers’ liability insurance)

Conduct Health and Safety Risk Assessments, such as, but not limited to:

CovidExpectant motherAbnormal situationsAnnual SellafieldCoSHHSite AssessmentsDSEOccupational Health

Make reasonable adjustments as needed upon review

Manage Health and Safety legislation and regulatory compliance with external authorities and jointly manage the accident investigation process as needed – including reporting accidents to RIDDOR where required

Establish annual Safety Inspection programme, disseminate and monitor

Review and update Legal Register, Risk & Opportunities Register, Interested parties index

Chair the H&S Management Systems review meetings.

Be the formal responder to BSI raised issues via BSI Portal and carry out required administration of said portal

Be the main point of contact and expertise for CBS and facilities in relation to all health and safety matters, including ISO45001

Key Relationships:

H&S Responsible officer, team-members, facilities, CBS, HR and other employees as neededBSI, Workrite, RIDDOR, Posturite and Customers (particularly for Canon Business Services)Performanc Measure
Accident statisticsCompletion of H&S trainingAudit resultsContinued certification

Personal Specification e.g. Technical skills, knowledge, experience required

Strong working knowledge of ISO9001 and ISO45001.  Other certifications an advantageExperienced implementation and maintenance of ISO Management SystemsNEBOSH nationally recognised training of Health & Safety requirementsDSE AssessorAuditing ISO Management SystemsValid driving license

You will need

As the H&S & Product Safety Specialist you will possess the following skills and expertise;

Drive for ResultsFocus on the CustomerApply High Standards of AccuracyApply Strategic ThinkingCommunicate effectivelyCreate Insights

Further Information

Location – 4 Roundwood Avenue, Stockley Park, Uxbridge UB11 1AF

Salary up to £59,000 dependant on skills and experience

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Canon is an equal opportunity employer. Canon recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status or other protected status as required by law.