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).
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Our innovative and successful Client is looking for a Safety, Health, Environment and Quality Manager where you will be effectively supporting the leadership team and line mangers in developing the SHEQ strategy for the business, whilst ensuring operations operate to the highest standards of safety, health, environmental and quality while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Main responsibilities for the Safety, Health, Environment and Quality Manager
Implement, communicate and update the business with regards to all Company policies and procedures and any changes with regards to SHEQ
Review and maintain the current management systems (ISO9001, ISO14001 and ISO45001) and ensuring they meet the requirements of the standards and work towards the creation of an integrated management system for all three of the standards
Provide a source of knowledge and expertise with regards to SHEQ for all internal and external departments in the Company
Develop a Health and Safety training matrix and manage Health and Safety training and awareness programmes which encompass all health and safety issues
Ensuring that all contractors working on company sites have completed the contractor management process
Undertake full and detailed investigations into all accidents/incidents, fires and dangerous occurrences, and issuing reports detailing causes and recommended action
Liaising with management and the authorities, as required on the notification of accidents, incidents and dangerous occurrences, and the reporting/recording of these incidents
Assisting when required in the preparation of risk assessments and method statements in conjunction with activities carried out by employees
Provide leadership to the safety team ensuring that outputs and actions are communicated across the company
Manage the ISO audit and inspection programme across the company
Promote a safe working culture and encourage continuous improvement and employee engagement across the Company
Required skills, Experience, Knowledge, Competencies required
NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent
Knowledge of ISO9001, ISO45001 and ISO14001
Experience of working within a H&S environment
Confidentiality, methodical, process driven
Strong IT and Microsoft Office skills
Teamwork/collaboration
Strong communication skills with the ability to build relationships
What’s in it for you?
The starting salary offered is to be discussed on application. The working hours are Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm. This is an opportunity to be part of a huge successful world leader, who value their staff, you will have 24 days holiday plus bank holidays, life assurance and a pension, staff discounts, bonus schemes, progression opportunities and more.
If this position is of interest and you have the necessary required skills, please do apply online straight away.
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