Health, Safety and Environmental Officer

Duties/Responsibilities These include but are not limited to:

· Review and develop all aspects of the companies Health and Safety Policy and activity, and ensure that it is implemented consistently across the organisation.

· Monitor, evaluate and review existing, new and upcoming Health and Safety legislation and ensure that the company has systems and procedures in place to meet legal compliance.

· Work proactively with managers and other key staff to establish and maintain a programme of continuous improvement in the management of Health and Safety within their areas of responsibility, which includes conducting regular audits.

· Ensure that rigorous risk assessment and accident management systems are in place, to undertake risk assessment processes to identify hazards and to ensure that appropriate control measures are in place.

· Deliver toolbox talks to employees to ensure communication is achieved in relation to H \& S matters and requirements.

· Maintain a central record of all risk assessments, safe system of works and monitor recordings. Approve risk assessments for all tasks and activities which put staff, visitors and contractors onsite at risk.

· Discuss areas for improvement with relevant staff and/or external bodies and agree appropriate corrective action.

· Assist with fire risk assessments according to an agreed schedule and in line with legal requirements.

· Working with the Group Head of H\&S/HR regarding health surveillance where a risk assessment has identified a need, including carrying out stress and pregnancy risk assessments when required. Maintain appropriate records.

· Provide staff with comprehensive and relevant information and training on company Health and Safety systems and procedures, including advice on Safe Systems of Work and workplace practices.

· Maintain the accident and ‘near miss’ database and prepare reports for Health and Safety Committee meetings, using statistical and other analytical tools. Inform the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) of accidents or incidents that require notification.

· Undertake the planning and implementation of fire drills and other evacuation procedures.

· Ensure that appropriate records are maintained in compliance with legal requirements, e.g. RIDDOR, COSHH, and that necessary notices are displayed and reviewed.

· Working with the Managers, Design and deliver training sessions on key areas of company activity in relation to Health and Safety and support the delivery of other training programmes, including new staff induction procedures.

· Ensure compliance with, and implementation of, all company policies and procedures that impact on the delivery of effective Health and Safety systems, including Data Protection, the Single Equality Scheme and Safeguarding.

· Ensure quality standards such as ISO9001, ISO 1400 \& FSC are monitored and maintained properly in terms of both compliance and execution of procedures and support the Quality Department with implementation of the same

· Review and ensure compliance with all environmental aspects of the business including EPR, PRN’s and waste management.

· Manage a three strikes system in relation to PPE wearing and mobile phone use.

· Any other duties that may arise from time to time in line with business requirements

Qualifications/Knowledge/Skills/Experience

Ideal requirements include the following:

· Possession of a NEBOSH Certificate or equivalent

· Proven written and oral communication skills and the ability to articulate information and influence others

· IT literate, with the ability to use the full Microsoft Office package

· Experience of delivering training sessions

· Degree level qualification (desired)

· Ability to work under pressure and to defined deadlines

· Ability to organise workloads and to prioritise effectively

· Knowledge of current Health and Safety practices within the Manufacturing Sector (desired)

Pay: £33,000\.00\-£35,000\.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension


• Free parking


• On\-site parking

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