Role – Safety, Health, Fire and Environmental Officer
Location – Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
Working hours – Monday to Friday – Full time hours
Capacity of role – Permanent position
Salary – £38,000 – £45,000 per annum
Our client is recruiting for a safety, health, fire and environmental officer to join their busy manufacturing plant. Candidates will need to be fully conversant with policies and procedures relating to the role.
Responsibilities
* Advise on matters relating to H&S&E, including the obligations and responsibilities of managers, employees and contractors.
* Conduct internal H&S&E audits and inspections to meet agreed company standards and fulfil the obligations of current legislation and promote continued improvement and change.
* Maintain and keep records of inspections whilst producing reports and action plans to ensure compliance with regulations and mitigate risks.
* Follow up on action plans and issue resolution to conclusion and escape as appropriate.
* In conjunction with Operational and Projects Teams ensure that contractors provide the suitable risk assessments, method statements and documentation to proceed with.
* Provide appropriate health, safety and fire risk assessment methodology to ensure all potential risks are identified and control measures are implemented.
* Investigate accidents, incidents and near misses, and recommend resolution or change to procedure as appropriate.
* Manage the accident policy to minimise the risk of accidents.
* Deliver a comprehensive training programme to promote, develop and sustain a positive health & safety and environmental culture.
* Carry out inductions for new starters and contractors.
* Ensure contractors are appropriately managed.
* Keep abreast of current and proposed health, safety and environmental legislation and advise/act appropriately.
* Work with advisory and legal bodies for Group e.g., HSE, or local authorities.
* Work with product and supply teams to ensure safe storage and transportation of product.
* Work collaboratively within the management team to constantly refine and deliver the health safety and environmental strategy.
* Ensure company compliance to relevant legislation.
* Ensure occupational health testing is carried out and monitored.
* Deliver toolbox and training talks.
Candidate attributes
* Experience in high‑risk environments preferred.
* NEBOSH National Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety preferred.
* Environmental qualification would be an advantage but not essential.
* Experience within a manufacturing environment 3-5 years in a safety role.
* Excellent written and spoken communication skills in order to explain health and safety processes to a range of people and to give presentations to groups.
* The ability to understand and analyse complex information and present it simply and accurately.
* An investigative mind.
* IT skills with working knowledge of MS Office.
* Attention to detail.
* A flexible approach to work.
* Ability to understand regulations and to explain them to the wider business to ensure compliance.
* Be prepared to travel and hold a current driving licence.
* Must be a self‑starter with an ability to work on own, or as part of a team.
Please apply for this role with a CV to Gemma (url removed) or call (01842) (phone number removed).
Skills Required
* Health and Safety, Fire, Environmental, Accident risk, HSE, NEBOSH, MS Office, Communication skills.
Qualifications Required
* NEBOSH.
* Own transport and licence.
Keywords
* Health and Safety, Fire, Environmental, Accident risk, HSE, NEBOSH, MS Office, Communication skills.
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