Health and Safety Officer

Job Description

Health and Safety OfficerPaying £25 - £27K, 30 days holiday inclusive and Company sick pay.We are recruiting for a leading food manufacturer. The business is enjoying year-on-year growth and due to further investment is seeking a Health and Safety Officer who will report directly to Site Director.Overview of RoleThe Health and Safety Officer will ensure that the requirements and aspirations of the Health & Safety Policy are implemented and that site Health & Safety systems are effectively communicated, implemented, promoted and enforced.Role and Responsibilities of Health and Safety Officer

• Lead site risk assessment teams, ensuring that any actions are identified, allocated, competently carried out and reviewed.
• Participate in the compilation of site Standard Operating Procedures.
• Compile and issue all periodic Health & Safety communications in a timely manner.
• Attend meetings and communicate essential day to day Health & Safety matters.
• Conduct Health & Safety audits, communicating findings and leading the closure of corrective actions.
• Participate in the management of return to work systems and restricted duty programs.
• Maintain a database of essential Health & Safety Key Performance Indicators.
• Ensure sufficient coverage for first aid and emergency situations across all shifts.
• Record and communicate any Health & Safety related incidents or accidents including the overseeing of corrective actions.
• Record and communicate all near misses including the overseeing of corrective actions.
• Assess potential new recruits as to their suitability for Health & Safety disciplines.
• Create and maintain a training database for all operational and Health & Safety tasks, ensuring that all training documentation is in place and that suitable training is recorded for each role.
• Ensure that periodic Health & Safety refresher training is carried out and recorded.
• Deliver the site Health & Safety induction to all new employees ensuring that the content of the induction is clearly communicated, understood and recorded.
• To carry out and record specific specialist Health and Safety training.
• Carry out weekly and periodic testing of site emergency systems and procedures.
• Lead the Health & Safety Committee, ensuring that all areas of the business are represented, with actions raised, responsibility assigned, formal closure of any concern and that it is effectively communicated.
• Support all aspects of the business with competent guidance and information.
• Escalate any concerns in relation to Health and Safety to the Group Health & Safety Manager immediately.
• Keep up to date with new legislation and maintain a working knowledge of its application within the workplace environment.
• Liaise as appropriate with the HSE, third parties and customers as needed.
• Support the control of certain third party contractors.
• Issue and maintain essential permit To Work systems for confined space, working at height and hot work.
• You may be asked to undertake ad hoc duties as required.

Qualifications and experience of Heath and Safety Officer

• Must have a good level of English literacy and numeracy.
• Excellent working knowledge of relevant legislation and industry standards for food production.
• A minimum level 3 recognised academic or vocational qualification in a Health & Safety discipline.
• Flexible working times
• Problem solving skills

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