Health & Safety Specialist
Job Description
As a Senior Health & Safety Officer, you will be responsible for overseeing the implementation of health and safety strategies on site. This role requires strong leadership skills, with the ability to champion a culture of accountability and continuous improvement across all levels of the workforce.
The successful candidate will have a degree in Occupational Health & Safety or a related discipline, along with a minimum of 5-8 years' experience in a high-volume manufacturing or industrial setting. Key skills include:
* Health and Safety
* Environmental Health and Safety
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to progress their career in management and take on a challenging role that makes a real difference.
Key Responsibilities
1. Leadership & Strategy: Act as the primary point of contact for health and safety on site, leading the implementation of the site H&S strategy in line with corporate objectives and legal requirements.
2. Compliance & Risk Management: Ensure site compliance with local, national, and international health and safety regulations, developing and enforcing safety policies, SOPs, and permit-to-work systems.
3. Operational Safety Management: Oversee daily H&S activities across production, warehousing, utilities, and maintenance areas, monitoring and enforcing PPE standards, machine guarding, lockout/tagout (LOTO), and confined space entry procedures.
4. Audits, Inspections & Reporting: Lead internal safety audits and prepare the site for regulatory and corporate inspections, tracking and reporting H&S performance indicators.
5. Training & Engagement: Deliver and coordinate safety training programs, promoting employee engagement in safety committees, toolbox talks, and continuous improvement projects.
We are committed to creating a safe working environment for all employees, and this role is essential in helping us achieve our goal.
Benefits
This role offers a competitive salary and benefits package, along with opportunities for professional development and growth.
Others
If you are passionate about health and safety and have the necessary skills and experience, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.