Reporting to and taking day to day direction from The Group Programme and Health & Safety Manager. Coordinating the H&S workload and providing an escalation point to the team for issue resolution. Leading by example, you will promote a positive and motivating team environment, overseeing H&S processes and procedures, training and auditing for the West Group of Companies. You will be aware of, and contribute to company and departmental objectives, targets, and measurements.
Job Responsibilities
- Work with the Programme and H&S Manager to lead and maintain all H&S policies and procedures by regular review of government legislation and guidance.
- Provide H&S management advice and guidance to colleagues.
- Ensure all Method Statements, Risk Assessments, Safe Systems of Work, COSHH Assessments for all companies, equipment and chemicals are in date and regularly reviewed.
- Partake in the monthly H&S Committee meetings for each company
- Support Programme and H&S Manager with the completion of personal risk assessments for staff requiring additional support as highlighted at point of recruitment or following a period of ill health.
- Provide H&S inductions for all new staff joining Group companies in Waterlooville and ensure inductions at other sites are completed in a timely manner.
- Support the design, development and delivery of in-house H&S training for new recruits and regular refresher training and toolbox talks for all Group staff.
- Ensure all staff H&S training is recorded/documented
- Work with Facilities Manager to ensure all equipment is serviced and regulatory checks such as LOLER and LEV are completed.
- Undertake regular workplace inspections and audits across the Group for compliance, liaising with various departments and providing recommendations for improvement.
- Maintain an awareness of regulatory and ISO standards.
Benefits
25 Days + Bank Holidays
Required Job Skills
- IOSH Managing Safely (essential)
- NEBOSH General Certificate (desirable)
- Knowledge of ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001 (desirable)
- Knowledge and understanding of H&S regulations
- Minimum of 2 years H&S experience in a similar role
- Experience in carrying out safety management audits
- Experience in conducting H&S training
- Ability to travel across Hampshire & Devon
- Driving license essential