Health and Safety Officer

Our client is a family-owned leading manufacturer, whose business is built on transparency and ensuring every customer receives the highest possible levels of quality, service and value provided by a team that is trusted in their industry.

They are seeking an experienced Health and Safety Officer to join their friendly and professional team.

As the Health and Safety Officer your job will be to ensure the company is compliant with Health and Safety Legislation and operates within a safe working environment under the guidelines of IOSH and ISO 45001 and to manage all Health & Safety Systems, Processes and Personnel including Occupational Health.

THE ROLE:
- To establish and maintain a Safety Management System that is compliant with ISO 45001.
- To work with all areas of the business to ensure that they operate within the latest Health and Safety Legislation.
- To report progress against H&S KPI''s and develop improvements in all areas of H&S.
- Maintain the Maintenance Management system with both internal and external providers.
- Co-ordinate and maintain the Training Management System
- Co-ordinate and maintain the Occupational Health System
- Co-ordinate and maintain COVID-19 RA''s actions.
- Conduct operation risk assessments and design risk mitigation measures.
- Manage Emergency Evacuation and reporting procedures.
- Oversee External Safety inspections and liaise with all internal stakeholders to ensure compliance.
- Oversee Internal Safety inspections, log and report all actions.
- Ensure unsafe behaviours are challenged and unsafe conditions are reported and actioned.
- Ensure accident investigations are carried out in a timely and thorough manner by the appropriate line manager.
- Co-ordinate First Aider and Fire Warden activities.
- Work closely with the Group Health and Safety Consultant

THE CANDIDATE
- Formal qualification in H&S Management (NEBOSH General Certificate or above)
- Membership of IOSH (ideally Tech IOSH)
- Articulate, high attention to detail.
- Excellent organisational skills
- Computer literate and numerate
- Good communicator and influencer
- Self-motivated with positive attitude
- Ability to challenge unsafe behaviours and coach staff to make the right corrective action.

8.00am to 4.30pm Mon to Fri.
The benefits: 25 days plus BH and additional days for service years

THE CONSULTANCY:
Edwards & Pearce acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Edwards & Pearce is an Equal Opportunities Employer.