Job Introduction
Unique demands. Unique services. Unique roles
Sodexo believes that government agencies should foster an environment of respect, operating with efficiency and effectiveness to promote productivity. We prioritize employee well-being and play a vital role in fostering stronger communities.
We are now seeking an
Health & Safety Lead to join our team at Sevington Inland Border Facility, Sevington, Ashford, TN25 6GE

What you’ll do:

• Promote and embed a positive safety culture.
• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety legislation, client codes of practice, governance and assurance in line with Sodexo policy and contract requirements.
• Work proactively with managers to establish and maintain safe systems of work and environments for colleagues and customers.
• Deliver ongoing safety and well-being continuous improvement through a programme of improvement initiatives
• Provide effective, efficient, and professional support and advice on all aspects of Health and Safety
• Ensure implementation of the Sodexo Integrated Management System, including Quality, Health, Safety, and environmental best practices, across all service delivery platforms within the Contact, ensuring compliance with current health and safety legislation, approved codes of practice, and company policies and procedures
• Provide competent safety advice to all managers and frontline staff across the contract.
• Liaise with the client and Sodexo Government & Agencies Services HSE Executive on safety matters on both an emergency and routine basis.
• Act as a focal point to ensure the HMRC and DEFRA contract delivers on corporate and social value pledges

What you’ll do:

• Promote and embed a positive safety culture.
• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety legislation, client codes of practice, governance and assurance in line with Sodexo policy and contract requirements.
• Work proactively with managers to establish and maintain safe systems of work and environments for colleagues and customers.
• Deliver ongoing safety and well-being continuous improvement through a programme of improvement initiatives
• Provide effective, efficient, and professional support and advice on all aspects of Health and Safety
• Ensure implementation of the Sodexo Integrated Management System, including Quality, Health, Safety, and environmental best practices, across all service delivery platforms within the Contact, ensuring compliance with current health and safety legislation, approved codes of practice, and company policies and procedures
• Provide competent safety advice to all managers and frontline staff across the contract.
• Liaise with the client and Sodexo Government & Agencies Services HSE Executive on safety matters on both an emergency and routine basis.
• Act as a focal point to ensure the HMRC and DEFRA contract delivers on corporate and social value pledge

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we also offer a range of resources, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:

• Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support.
• Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or larger problems where you may need additional support, including legal and financial advice, support with work related issues or personal issues such as bereavement.
• Access to a free health and wellbeing app that provides rewards for maintaining a healthy lifestyle and includes access to a 24hr virtual GP and various other services.
• The Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 (also open to friends and family) and/or the prepayment cashback card.
• Money Insights and financial benefits via the Salary Finance Platform.
• Save for your future by becoming a member of the Sodexo Retirement Plan
• A death in Service benefit for colleagues who pass away whilst employed by Sodexo
• Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including apprenticeships and a variety of learning and development tools.
• Cycle to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit.
• Volunteering Opportunities to enable all colleagues to help support worthwhile causes in our communities.
• Flexible and dynamic work environment
• Competitive compensation
• Full training and full protective uniform supplie