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Health and Safety Officer

We have a brand-new position for a Health & Safety Officer to join our client in an established and successful company. You will ensure compliance with health and safety regulations across all company sites, promote a culture of safety, and implement effective policies and procedures to minimise risk and maintain a safe working environment for Team Members and visitors. This role is part time or full time (4-5 days per week), 30 to 39 hours, and permanent, based in Banbury (office based). There will also be some travel required, as needed, to other sites. As Health and Safety Officer, you will be responsible for: Develop, implement, and update health and safety policies, manuals, and procedures in line with legislative requirements Plan and carry out site safety audits, inspections and risk assessments to ensure compliance Document the findings and implement or assign the necessary corrective actions Regularly review and update risk assessments, ensuring they remain relevant and effective Assist in identifying training needs and shortfalls. Provide training on basic H&S at a local level Promote a culture of safety awareness, educating Team Members to understand their duty and responsibilities. Deliver awareness training sessions to existing and new Team Members Coordinate incident and accident investigations, determine root causes, and ensure appropriate corrective actions are put in place to prevent recurrence. Where required, assist in compiling responses to the HSE Maintain records of all incidents and accidents Be the main point of contact for all health and safety enquiries Advise on health and safety laws, regulations and directives Support and participate in the planning and execution of health and safety initiatives Produce regular health and safety reports, identify trends, and explore and recommend potential improvement opportunities Maintain accurate records of health and safety activities including training records and other relevant documentation to ensure compliance Stay updated with all relevant health and safety regulations Travel between company sites to provide health and safety support and ensure compliance Adapt policies and procedures to suit specific needs of each site Participate in H&S meetings From time to time any other reasonable duties as may be reasonably requested by the Line Manager The position carries the responsibility for carrying out all duties to the required standard as indicated by the Line Manager and professional codes of conduct and regulations As Health and Safety Officer, you must be/have: Proven previous experience in a similar role Minimum NEBOSH General Certificate in Health and Safety or equivalent Knowledge and understanding of UK health and safety laws and regulations Ability to carry out effective investigations, audits, inspections and risk assessments, and compile reports and recommendations as appropriate Excellent communication skills - including written, verbal and listening skills Strong organisational, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills Diligence and attention to detail Ability to work independently and within teams Ability to prioritise workload and use initiative Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office 365 applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook) Full and valid UK driving licence to be able to travel to multiple sites What’s in it for me? The salary for this role is £Competitive, holiday entitlement is 29 days' holiday during each holiday year, which includes the usual 8 public holidays. Holiday entitlement increases alongside length of service up to a maximum of 34 days. Additional benefits include employee discount on company products, auto-enrolment pension scheme, free onsite parking, learning and development opportunities, access to employee benefits platform including discounts and offers on hundreds of retail and leisure activities, online learning courses and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP). ....Read more...