- Health & Safety policies and Procedures
- Compliance of all Health & Safety
- Working with the organisation to ensure Compliance to Health & Safety Standards
HEALTH & SAFETY OFFICER JOB DESCRIPTION:
Health & Safety Officer
– based in Wells, Somerset. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing manufacturing organisation who manufacture and distribute products into high end establishments, among other industries.
Taking responsibility for all
Health & Safety
practices, including compliance, policies, procedures, investigations and overall support for the site. Ideally, you will have had some exposure to / an understanding of the principles of Good Manufacturing Practice
(GMP – ISO 22716)
Essential Skills / Qualifications
- NEBOSH or IOSH certificate with experience in the manufacturing industry
- ISO qualifications / standards
- GMP ISO 22716 - ideal, but not essential
HEALTH AND SAFETY OFFICER, KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Understand and ensure all Health & Safety regulations are enforced and adhered to at all times.
- Keep up to date with any Health & Safety law changes and communicate relevant updates to senior management.
- Develop, implement and maintain all Health & Safety policies, procedures and guidelines for the company, as and when any changes or updates are enforced
- Ensure that staff are trained, and up to date with Health & Safety policies and procedures as required.
- Alert senior management to any short term or long-term activities or budgets for this area.
- Oversee and organise external training for staff, i.e. First Aid, Dangerous Goods
- Perform on-site risk assessments, implement controls and establish safe work systems.
- Carrying out on-site audits and inspection surveys in line with legislation and implement agreed actions where appropriate.
- Complete COSHH RA for all chemicals handled on site, and advise on how to deal with the handling and disposal of hazardous substances
- Investigate incidents which occur on site – prepare and complete accident reports and provide actionable advice, as required.
- Provide guidance on safety equipment and the safe installation of new machinery
- Undertake site call outs for alarm and biomass boiler
- Complete Health & Safety inductions for all new employees, and continual refresher training for existing staff.
- Promote a safe working environment in line with policies on Health and Safety, highlighting any significant deficiencies to the line manager.
- Other activities and tasks as required within this remit
Our client is ideally looking to employ a Health & Safety Officer on a full time, permanent basis, but will also consider part time / flexible hours, for the right person.
SKILLS / EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
- NEBOSH or IOSH certificate with experience in the manufacturing industry
- GMP ISO 22716 – Good Manufacturing Practice – this would be ideal, but not essential as training can be provided
- Previous experience in a similar Health & Safety / Regulations and Compliance role is essential.
- A good team player, who is confident managing your own work schedule
- Excellent communication skills – you will be working closely with employees, senior management and external stakeholders on a daily basis.
Benefits:
- Competitive basic salary
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free parking on site
- Life insurance and Private Medical Insurance
- Other benefits to be discussed during the interview process