Health and Safety Practitioner
This is an exciting opportunity to work across the entire organisation, driving compliance and continuous improvement in health and safety. As a Health and Safety Practitioner, you will be responsible for administrative, audit and practical support to the Health & Safety Manager.
The Role and Purpose
You will work within an environmental management system to ISO 45001 and 14001 standards. Your key responsibilities will include:
* Safety Promotion: Keeping records, sharing results, and ensuring safety has a visible presence in the workplace.
* Fire Safety Risk Assessment: Working with consultants to assess and mitigate fire risks.
* New Products/Processes: Recommending and trialing new Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and assessing new work procedures or machinery.
* Risk Assessments: Conducting risk assessments and reviews, updating procedures as necessary.
* Safety Committee: Organising and facilitating safety committee meetings and communicating with representatives.
* Accident Root Cause Investigations: Identifying training opportunities and implementing corrective and preventative actions.
Requirements
To be successful in this role, you will need:
* A Level 7/Level 8 Qualification in Occupational Health and Safety or Engineering with additional training/experience in Occupational Health and Safety Management.
* Good computer skills using Microsoft Office and the ability to learn new systems.
* An organised approach with attention to detail.
* The ability to work in both factory and office environments.
* High-level communication and observational skills.
* A collaborative problem-solving approach.
About the Position
This is a varied and busy role that requires a proactive and reliable individual with strong communication and interpersonal skills. You will have the ability to work independently and as part of a team, handling multiple tasks and prioritising your workload effectively.
If you are a motivated and enthusiastic individual with a passion for health and safety, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.