Health & Safety Advisor

Who are we?

Joining our operations team means being at the center of everything – maintaining and evolving critical infrastructure that powers the digital world and delivers real impact for our customers, communities and society. You’ll find belonging, purpose, and a team that welcomes you—because when you feel valued, you’re empowered to do your best work.

6 month Fixed Term Contract

Job Purpose

Provide guidance and support to IBX teams in meeting routine Health & Safety requirements, ensuring compliance and best practice. Assist with internal and external audits while working closely with the existing H&S team to strengthen knowledge and drive continuous improvement.

Responsibilities 

• Lead site assurance visits to verify compliance against Legal and Equinix Standards, procedures and processes. 

• Support stakeholders by providing relevant H&S performance data  

• Advise stakeholders and contractors on H&S matters, including compliance with applicable legislation, industry best practice and Equinix Management System, Standards, Processes, and Procedures. 

• Lead high-risk incident investigations which should identify non-compliance, root causes, and associated risks, with action plans agreed with the site management team. 

• Verify incidents, actions and safety observations being tracked to closure promptly to avoid becoming overdue. 

• Support stakeholders in identifying training requirements, including reviewing and monitoring of Team Skills Registers etc. 

• Build collaborative relationships with stakeholders and Contractors to review and maintain performance and drive continuous improvement. 

• Lead or support individual ad-hoc projects as directed and in line with current business needs and priorities. 

Job Requirements

Education/Qualifications/Training 

• In-depth understanding of UK Safety, Health and Wellbeing Legislation. 

• Proficient in the use of Microsoft applications, specifically Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel. 

• Technical knowledge of a related or operational industry, e.g. utilities, infrastructure, transport, manufacturing or construction, is advantageous, though not essential. 

• NEBOSH Certificate or equivalent and/ or ability to demonstrate significant experience in an operational environment. 

Specific Experience 

• Internal and External auditing 

• HSAWA 1974 and associated legislation 

Abilities/Skills/Knowledge

• Ability to communicate effectively and remain composed under pressure.
• Skilled in data-driven decision-making and communication.
• Capacity to meet stringent deadlines.
• Competence in introducing innovative H&S initiatives as well as adopting established systems.
• Ability to introduce new ideas on H & S as well as adopting already established systems

Equinix is committed to ensuring that our employment process is open to all individuals, including those with a disability.  If you are a qualified candidate and need assistance or an accommodation, please let us know by completing this form.

Equinix is an Equal Employment Opportunity and, in the U.S., an Affirmative Action employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, place of birth, citizenship, sex, pregnancy / childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic partnership status, age, veteran or military status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, political / organizational affiliation, status as a victim or family member of a victim of crime or abuse, or any other status protected by applicable law. 

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