About Us
At Kronospan, we are committed to fostering a culture of safety and environmental responsibility. As a global leader in wood-based panel production, we prioritize the health and safety of our employees and the communities in which we operate. We are currently seeking a proactive and dynamic Health and Safety Officer to join our team and contribute to our ongoing commitment to H&S excellence.
Main duties and responsibilities
The H&S Officer will play a critical role in ensuring that health and safety standards are maintained at the site. This position offers the opportunity to make a real impact by advising management, implementing safety measures, and ensuring compliance. The main duties and responsibilities include:
* Goal Setting & Strategy: Assist in defining H&S goals and objectives for the site, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and company standards.
* Compliance Management: Implement and review H&S protocols, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations. Prepare documentation for compliance audits and inspections.
* Continuous Improvement: Stay up to date with H&S trends, policies, regulations, and best practices, using this knowledge to drive continuous improvement at the site.
* Site Inspections & Audits: Conduct regular site inspections and audits to identify potential hazards and violations. Ensure corrective actions are taken to maintain a safe working environment.
* External Coordination: Manage external inspections, risk assessments, and coordinate with third-party services when required.
* Safety Meetings & Training: Lead and support safety meetings with site safety reps and provide relevant training to staff as needed. Develop and deliver H&S training resources.
* Incident Investigation: Investigate and analyse Health and Safety deficiencies, incidents, and near misses, implementing corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
* External Suppliers Coordination: Coordinate with external vendors to ensure safety equipment, calibration, and maintenance of safety systems are met.
* COMAH Support: Assist with COMAH-related duties and intervention programs as required.
* Safety Culture Promotion: Drive the development of a strong safety culture, promoting awareness and behavioural change across site teams and individuals.
* Innovation in Safety Systems: Stay updated on new safety products and techniques to enhance systems of work and environmental performance.
Requirements
* NEBOSH Certificate Qualified is essential for this role
* Proven experience in health, safety, and environmental roles, preferably within an industrial or manufacturing environment.
* Strong knowledge of current EHS legislation and best practices.
* Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence at all levels of the organisation.
* Ability to conduct risk assessments, audits, and inspections independently.
* Strong analytical skills to identify areas for improvement and track EHS performance.
* Experience with Legionella management is a plus.
* Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
* A proactive and hands-on approach to managing Health and Safety issues.
* Commitment to continuous learning and improvement.
What we offer
* Competitive salary and benefits package.
* Opportunity to contribute to the continuous improvement of our EHS practices and make a real difference in the safety of our workforce.
* A supportive work environment that encourages professional development and growth, with further qualifications and training being provided.
* Be part of a global company committed to safety, sustainability, and innovation.