Job Opportunity
Health and Safety Specialist
This is an exciting role which involves working across the entire organisation and the day to day running of a busy Manufacturing Plant.
The successful applicant will be responsible for administrative, audit and practical support to the Health and Safety Manager.
You will work within an environmental management system to ensure compliance and continuous improvement in health and safety.
Responsibilities:
* Safety Promotion: Keeping records, sharing results, ensuring safety has a visible presence in the workplace.
* Fire Safety Risk Assessment: assessment with fire consultant and liaison with fire consultant on equipment and replacement.
* New Products/Processes: Recommendation and trials of new PPE, assessment of MSDS, assessment of new work procedures or machinery.
* First Aid/Spills: Assess equipment and systems to ensure suitable training, equipment and processes.
* Risk Assessments: Risk assessment and review in line with legislation or new data.
* Safety Committee: Organise and facilitate safety committee meetings, regular communication and consultation with representatives.
* Audit Management: Systems auditing to ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 standards.
* Legislation Compliance: Ensure all personnel understand their responsibilities and review new legislation for compliance.
Requirements:
* Level 7/8 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 ability to learn new systems.
* Organised individual with attention to detail.
* Ability to drive continuous improvement.
* Proactive and collaborative problem solver.
About this Role:
This is a dynamic role requiring a skilled professional who can contribute to the overall health and safety strategy of the organisation.