Position: Health & Safety Officer
Location: Wymondham, Norfolk
Reporting to: Operations Manager / Managing Director
Company Overview
Barley Chalu Ltd, established in 1967, is a market leader in architectural-grade aluminium finishing—covering anodising, powder coating (horizontal and vertical), electrocolouring, thermal break, stripping, and woodgrain sublimation treatments. Accredited under QUALICOAT Seaside, QUALANOD, and Qualideco standards, we pride ourselves on quality, environmental performance, and cutting-edge innovation .
Role Summary
We're seeking a proactive part-time Health & Safety Officer to embed best-practice safety across all operational areas—including pre-treatment, wet-paint, powder-coating booths, ovens, stripping drums, thermal insulation lines, and material handling zones. You will champion a culture of safety, ensuring compliance, minimising risk, and promoting continuous improvement.
Our current H&S office has reduced her hours but is still working with us and will be available to provide full training in the role and support once the successful person is trained.
20 hours per week (4 per day, Mon to Fri), timings to be agreed.
Key Responsibilities
* Risk Management & Audits
* Conduct safety audits and risk assessments across the factory floor (e.g. chemical handling, hot ovens, moving machinery).
* Identify hazards and ensure effective control measures are applied.
* Regulatory Compliance & Standards
* Maintain compliance with UK HSE legislation, ISO or ISO 9001 with integrated H&S), COSHH, PUWER, LOLER, and environmental permits.
* Implement safe systems for chemical storage, disposal, and spill response.
* Documentation & Training
* Develop/update H&S documentation—procedures, SOPs, risk assessments, toolbox talks.
* Deliver training (e.g. machinery safety, manual handling, respiratory PPE, emergency response).
* Incident & Near‑Miss Management
* Lead accident investigations, root-cause analyses, corrective actions.
* Maintain incident logs and report trends.
* Behavioural Safety & Engagement
* Promote safe work behaviours via campaigns, spot-checks, behavioural observations.
* Facilitate H&S committee meetings and engage staff in safety improvements.
* Emergency Preparedness & External Liaison
* Oversee fire drills, first-aid readiness, emergency evacuations.
* Keep abreast of industry best practices (e.g. Qualideco, Qualicoat, vertical lines)
Essential Profile
* NEBOSH diploma or equivalent qualification.
* Proven experience (3+ years)
* Knowledge of UK HSE, COSHH, PUWER, LOLER, and ISO standards.
* Skilled in risk assessment, incident investigation, training, and audit.
* Excellent communicator with assertiveness and attention to detail.
* Technically adept, confident on the factory floor.
Desirable Qualities
* Experience in a similar role.
* IOSH Managing Safely or similar certification.
* IOSH/NEBOSH-approved trainer credentials.
* Competency in ergonomics, chemical risk, and asbestos awareness.
Why Join Barley Chalu?
You'll be at the safety forefront of a 50+‑year‑old specialist in architectural aluminium finishing, helping maintain our stellar reputation in anodising, powder-coating, and qualifying under top-tier standards. Your efforts will support innovation, environmental responsibility, and secure operations across our site—empowering safer working in a dynamic, quality-focused environment.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £12.50-£13.50 per hour
Expected hours: 20 per week
Work Location: In person