Job Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Health & Safety Officer to oversee health and safety protocols within our organisation. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring compliance with safety regulations, conducting risk assessments, and promoting a safe working environment for all staff. This paid position offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to organisational safety standards while developing professional expertise in health and safety management.
Job Purpose
* Day to day management of the Health and Safety and Environmental function in line with the legislative (HSE) requirements and approved code of practice, whilst supporting and advising all departments and employees.
* Work alongside the training manager to develop and deliver training instructions on health and safety and assist in creating SOP's.
* Maintain compliance with the Environmental Policy and procedures.
Job Accountabilities
· Work with the management team to deliver a safe working environment.
· Establish and maintain standards, processes, communications, training and systems to ensure all elements of HSE remain compliant.
· Monitor the sites health and safety strategies through regular site inspections, audits and risk assessment updates, including COSHH.
· Collect and compile information into reports and summaries to allow easy trend analysis and monitoring of important health and safety information.
· Support area managers with accident investigations, helping the team investigate all avenues of enquiry to determine root cause of the accident and ensure that they are documented, and any recommended improvements are implemented.
· Regular walk arounds to ensure areas are safe, site rules are being followed and non-conformance are challenged, communicated, and addressed.
· Conduct monthly safety committee meetings and provide safety related guidance,
· Work with the Training Manager in the process of developing and updating Risk Assessments. Identifying where risk assessments are required for review and setting up meetings with relevant members of site team to complete them.
· Develop and deliver training course and inductions on health and safety issues and risk to staff and contractors.
· Carry out any other relevant tasks as deemed necessary by the Site Director in order to carry out fully the role of SHE Manager.
Essential skills and experience required.
· NEBOSH general certificate
· Environmental knowledge and experience
· Leadership skills and experience of motivating teams
· Good communication and interpersonal skills
Desired skills and experience required.
· Knowledge and experience in working with the retail, and food manufacturing sector
· Experience of working in the meat industry
Personal Traits
· Self-motivated, focused and able to work on own initiative.
· Team player and team builder
· Persuasive
· Methodical approach
· Reliable
· Resilient under pressure
· Actively committed to health and safety
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £38,000.00-£41,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Employee discount
* Free parking
* Life insurance
* On-site parking
Work Location: In person