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Job Description
Reporting to the General Manager, the Health and Safety Officer will be responsible for leading the health and safety function across the business. Providing technical support on occupational safety ergonomic issues and other relevant health and safety issues, you will help to maintain a safe working environment with a detail-oriented professional approach and a strong background in health and safety.
* Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and processes.
* Keeping up to date with new legislation and maintaining a working knowledge of all Health and Safety Executive (HSE) legislation, any developments that affect the employer’s industry.
* Oversee environmental management and identify opportunities for energy and carbon reduction.
* Management and development of site Emergency Preparedness and Response Procedures.
* Ensuring contractor safety management arrangements are established and implemented.
* Completion of DSE workstation assessments.
* Manage and file H&S documentation.
* Schedule and lead H&S meetings and drive improvements.
* Provide guidance on H&S matters to staff, contractors, site visitors and management.
* Conduct site inspections, audits, hazard identification and risk assessments.
* Regularly review and update Company Risk Assessments, Safe Operating Procedures and Safety Statement.
* Investigate accidents and implementing corrective and preventive actions.
* Review sub-contractors’ Safety Statements and Safety Compliance.
* Provide relevant accident information for insurance purposes.
* Issue and track PPE requirements.
* Oversee the fire safety function within the business.
* Liaise with the HR department to organise necessary training.
* Coordinate, manage and deliver essential staff training e.g. manual handling.
* Assist with other ad hoc duties.
* Any other duties that may be required from time to time in line with your skills and competencies.
THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE
* Can Communicate with Influence – An effective communicator with excellent listening and interpersonal skills.
* Is Positive and Resilient – A positive attitude towards work, the business and the team. Striving to perform your best at all times and be a positive influence within the team.
* A Key Asset – Supportive of the whole team, working together to achieve the best outcome.
* Customer Focused – Keeping the customer the focus of what you do, going the extra mile to exceed expectations and impress while building a rapport.
YOUR QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE
* Relevant Health & Safety Qualification/Degree.
* Experience of implementing Health & Safety management systems, as well as Emergency Preparedness & Response.
* Knowledge of H&S Legislation and best practices.
* At least 2 years’ experience within a Health & Safety regulated role is required.
* Full clean drivers license required.
* Ability to work on own initiative and be innovative.
* Ability to deliver training\Train the trainer qualified.
Flexible to
* Sector: other service activities
Career Level
* Professional
Candidate Requirements
Essential
* Minimum Experienced Required (Years): 2
* Minimum Qualification: Level 7 (incl Diploma & Ordinary Bachelor Degree)
Desirable
* Ability Skills: Administration, Communications, Computer Literacy
* Competency Skills: Problem Solving, Teamwork, Time Management, Working on own Initiative
* Competency Skills: Manual Handling
* Driving Licence: Full B
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